
Life Is Strange 2
by DON'T NOD · published by Square Enix
Released September 26, 2018 on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and Linux.

About Life Is Strange 2
Life Is Strange 2 is an episodic adventure game played from a third-person perspective. Players control Sean Diaz, a teenager on the run with his younger brother Daniel after a tragic incident forces them to flee their home in Seattle. The game uses a road trip structure inspired by films like Into the Wild and Stand By Me, with each episode set in a new location along the US West Coast. Sean must make choices that affect both the story's branching paths and Daniel's developing morality and behavior. The game explores themes of family, brotherhood, and contemporary social issues through its narrative-driven gameplay.
Sean Diaz is a sixteen-year-old Mexican-American living in Seattle with his younger brother Daniel and their father Esteban. When a confrontation with a neighbor escalates and a police officer fatally shoots Esteban, a sudden supernatural explosion occurs, triggered by Daniel's latent telekinetic abilities. Sean flees the scene with Daniel, and the two become fugitives, setting out on a journey south toward their father's hometown in Mexico. As they travel along the West Coast, Sean takes on the role of surrogate parent, guiding Daniel while struggling to keep them both safe and fed. Daniel's powers grow stronger, and Sean must decide how to teach his brother to use them responsibly. The choices Sean makes along the way shape not only their relationship but also the kind of person Daniel becomes.
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Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS * | Windows 7 or above (64-bit Operating System Required) |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-2100 (3.1GHz) or AMD Phenom X4 945 (3.0GHz) |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 2GB or AMD Radeon HD 7770 2GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 40 GB available space |
Recommended
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 3470, (3.20 Ghz) or AMD FX-8350, (4.00 Ghz) |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 4GB or AMD Radeon R9 280X 3GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 40 GB available space |
Life Is Strange 2 FAQ
When did Life Is Strange 2 come out?
Life Is Strange 2 was released on September 26, 2018 for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and Linux.
Is Life Is Strange 2 on PlayStation 5?
No. Life Is Strange 2 has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and Linux.
Is Life Is Strange 2 on Xbox Series X|S?
No. Life Is Strange 2 has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and Linux.
Is Life Is Strange 2 on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. Life Is Strange 2 has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and Linux.
Who is making Life Is Strange 2?
Life Is Strange 2 is developed by DON'T NOD and published by Square Enix.
Is Life Is Strange 2 multiplayer?
No. Life Is Strange 2 is single player only.
Is Life Is Strange 2 free to play?
Yes, Life Is Strange 2 is free to play on Steam.
Is Life Is Strange 2 good?
Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 88% of 41,248 reviews are positive. Critics average 82/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for Life Is Strange 2?
The minimum GPU is Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 2GB or AMD Radeon HD 7770 2GB. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Life Is Strange 2 system requirements page.
Life is Strange series
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