A leak in the PEGI rating system revealed this week that Square Enix is preparing a new chapter for one of its most beloved franchises. The rating, which appeared in early January 2026 before being taken down, lists Life is Strange: Reunion as a title for PS5, bringing back protagonist Max Caulfield. This event is relevant as it confirms rumors circulating since the end of Double Exposure in 2024 and promises to continue the story of the character that marked fans of narrative games. Thus, the expectation is that the official announcement will occur soon, maintaining the series’ tradition of surprising its audience.
According to the leaked synopsis, the plot will place Max in a race against time at Caledon University. Meanwhile, Chloe Price, her great partner from the first game, returns to her life asking for help. However, Max already faces her own crisis: she needs to prevent a deadly fire from destroying the campus in just three days. The discovery happened on the European age rating website, a common source for leaks, and points to a release on a date not yet specified. As a result, the Brazilian fan community is already speculating about prices and possible extra content for the new title.
Plot Details and Connection with Double Exposure
The synopsis explores the pain and nostalgia of the relationship between the two main characters. “Chloe Price was Max Caulfield’s partner in time. Losing her is Max’s biggest regret,” says the leaked text. Now, with Chloe back and haunted by nightmares, the duo will need to unite once again. This plot follows directly from the events of Life is Strange: Double Exposure, released in 2024, which already suggested a future for Max. Therefore, Reunion appears to be the promised continuation, focusing on the emotional reunion that fans have long awaited since the first game in 2015.
So far, Square Enix has not commented on the leak. Still, the existence of the PEGI listing is a strong indication that the project is real and in an advanced stage. Thanks to this, it is very likely that the producer will make an official announcement in the coming weeks, possibly at a digital event. For the Brazilian market, which has a loyal fan base for the series, the news is a big sign that 2026 will be a year full of emotions in narrative games. Will the duo be able to overcome temporal challenges again? Soon we will have the answer.
