Stop Worrying About Your Save Files: How LiS Reunion Fixes the Timeline

Author Avatar
By Gaming News
26 January 2026 no comments
Max and Chloe return in Life is Strange: Reunion, launching March 26, 2026

Deck Nine just dropped the narrative mechanics for Life is Strange: Reunion, finally addressing the elephant in the room. After Double Exposure shattered the timeline, fans demanded to know which version of Chloe Price exists in the new game.

The answer involves a complex “Memory Merge” and a dedicated menu to rewrite your past.


Deck Nine Solves the “Bae vs. Bay” Problem

The studio confirmed via X (formerly Twitter) that Max’s actions in Double Exposure did more than save Safi. By forcing two timelines together, Max inadvertently collapsed the realities where Chloe lived and died into a single existence.

This results in a “Dual Memory” Chloe. In Reunion, Chloe remembers the timeline where she grew up with Max, but she also retains the traumatic memories of dying in the Arcadia Bay bathroom.

While the game world respects your original choice (showing the physical consequences of that decision), Chloe’s internal monologue carries the weight of both outcomes.


Reunion Features: The Selection Screen

You won’t need your old save files from 2015 or 2024. Reunion introduces a pre-game “State of Play” menu that establishes your personal canon immediately.

This interface tracks two major history points:

  1. The Original Sacrifice: Did Arcadia Bay fall, or did Chloe die?
  2. The Double Exposure Romance: Did you romance Amanda, Vinh, both, or neither?

Your answers here directly alter the script. If you dated Vinh in the previous game, specific dialogue branches in Reunion will reference that relationship, ensuring the transition between games feels seamless rather than disjointed.

Also learn more about the official announcement of Life is Strange: Reunion!


LiS Reunion Release Date & The Switch 2 Rumor

Life is Strange: Reunion hits PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on March 26, 2026.

Despite the swirling rumors about Nintendo’s next console, the developers shut down speculation: there is no Nintendo Switch 2 version currently planned.

Square Enix is positioning this title at $39.99, significantly lower than the $70 industry standard. Offering a focused narrative experience at a budget-friendly price, a must-have for fans desperate for closure.


Verdict: Will LiS Reunion Balances Fan Service and Canon Successfully?

Deck Nine’s approach fixes the franchise’s biggest narrative deadlock. By canonizing both endings through the “Memory Merge,” they avoid alienating half the fanbase while keeping the stakes high. At a mid-range price point of $39.99, Reunion presents a low-risk investment for players who need to see how Max and Chloe’s story finally ends.

Will you stick with your original Life is Strange choice, or use the new menu to rewrite history?

Read this post in :

Share:
Author Avatar

A video game enthusiast ever since I first got my hands on a Game Boy. Over the years, I've played many different games across various genres, discovering hidden gems and niche titles along the way. I'm also passionate about technology, always up-to-date with the latest news and insight in the PC and Console market. Ready to share and bring you the latest news !

Download the Allkeyshop Browser Extension Free

For all the latest video game news, trailers, and best deals, make sure to bookmark us. You can find all the best and cheapest online deals on CD keys, game codes, gift cards, and antivirus software from the verified CD key sellers on our store pages.
To not miss any news on Allkeyshop, subscribe on Google News .

MORE RELEVANT ARTICLES