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Life Is Strange: Remastered Collection

Platform(s): Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Genre: Action/Adventure
Developer: Deck Nine Games
Release Date: Sept. 27, 2022

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'Life Is Strange: Remastered Collection' Comes to Nintendo Switch As Arcadia Bay Collection, Gets Release Date - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 16, 2022 @ 9:30 a.m. PDT

Life is Strange Arcadia Bay Collection is a new edition of the critically acclaimed Life is Strange and Life is Strange: Before the Storm game featuring all-new enhanced graphics and animations.

Experience the BAFTA award-winning story of Life is Strange now beautifully remastered with enhanced visuals and vastly improved animation using mocap technology, breathing new life into the great cast of characters and gripping stories.

Play as Max Caulfield, a photography senior who discovers she can rewind time while saving her best friend Chloe Price from a violent altercation.

The pair soon find themselves investigating the mysterious disappearance of fellow student Rachel Amber, uncovering a dark side to life in Arcadia Bay. Meanwhile, Max must quickly learn that changing the past can sometimes lead to a devastating future.


Square Enix announced a release date of September 27, 2022 for Life is Strange Arcadia Bay Collection on the Nintendo Switch, marking the very first time the beloved narrative experiences will be available on the portable platform. Physical pre-orders are open now.

The Life is Strange Arcadia Bay Collection includes ‘Life is Strange Remastered and ‘Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered’.

This all-new collection features:

  • Two complete games
  • Remastered visuals improved and optimized for Switch across characters and environments
  • Improved character animation using full facial mocap performance (Life is Strange Remastered)
  • Choice and consequence driven stories with multiple endings
  • Harness the power of Max’s rewind ability or Chloe’s quick-witted attitude to change the course of events
  • Every track from the distinct licensed soundtrack & original scores

Jon Brooke, Co-Head of Studio at Square Enix External Studios states: “Firstly I’d like to recognise DON’T NOD for creating the incredible original Life is Strange, and offer thanks to Deck Nine Games for taking the emotional on-screen performance of these beloved characters to a new level in these new editions. Bringing these award-winning stories to the Nintendo Switch for the very first time was essential for us, as was the care the Deck Nine team have shown during their development. We’re excited to welcome a whole host of new players to these must-play games.”


Key Features:

  • Remastered visuals across characters and environments
  • Vastly improved character animation using full facial mocap performance (Life is Strange Remastered only)
  • Updated and refined gameplay puzzles
  • Engine and lighting upgrades
  • Includes previously released Deluxe Content: Chloe Outfits & ‘Farewell’ Bonus Episode
  • Choice and consequence driven stories with multiple endings
  • Harness the power of Max’s rewind ability or Chloe’s quick-witted attitude to change the course of events
  • Distinct licensed soundtrack & original scores

Pre-Order Life is Strange: Remastered Collection and receive the ‘Zombie Crypt’ Outfit for Chloe. ‘Zombie Crypt’ Outfit is only available for use in Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered.

Available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, GeForce Now, Google Stadia and PC (Steam), Life is Strange: Remastered Collection is coming to Nintendo Switch on September 27, 2022.$39.99 / £32.99 / €39,99.


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