What changed in Life is Strange: Before the Storm in 2017

45 updates · 22 main milestones · Jun 13, 2017 to Dec 20, 2017

  1. 4 events
    Before the Storm: Episode 3 Release Announcementnew contentMilestone

    Episode 3 releasing December 20 on Xbox One, PS4 and PC (Steam).

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    Release of Before the Storm: Episode 3new contentMilestone

    Episode 3 releasing December 20 on Xbox One, PS4 and PC (Steam)

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    Episode 3 Global Launch Announcementdlc releaseMilestone

    Episode 3 of Before the Storm will be released globally on December 20th, allowing players to access it simultaneously across all platforms.

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    Episode 3 Global Launch Announcementdlc releaseMilestone

    Episode 3 of Before the Storm will be released globally at a single launch time on December 20th.

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    Release of Episode 3 - Season Finalenew contentMilestone

    The third episode and season finale of Before the Storm is now available.

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    Release of Episode 3 - Season Finalenew contentMilestone

    The third episode and season finale of Before the Storm is now available.

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  3. 3 events
    Return of Voice Actors for Farewellnew content

    Hannah Telle and Ashly Burch will return to voice Max and Chloe in the 'Farewell' episode.

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    Young Chloe Motion Capturegameplay

    Rhianna DeVries will continue to work on the motion capture for young Chloe in 'Farewell'.

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    Farewell Bonus Episode Announcementdlc releaseMilestone

    The bonus episode 'Farewell' will be releasing in early 2018, featuring young Max Caulfield.

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  4. 2 events
    Russian Localisation Mod Releasedlocalization

    Unofficial fan translation of Life is Strange: Before the Storm for PC is now available.

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    Russian Localisation Mod Releasedlocalization

    Unofficial fan translation of Life is Strange: Before the Storm for PC is now available.

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  5. 2 events
    Release of Episode Two: Brave New Worldnew contentMilestone

    The second episode of Life is Strange: Before the Storm is now available, continuing the story of Chloe and Rachel.

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    Release of Episode Two: Brave New Worldnew contentMilestone

    The second part of the three episode season is now available, exploring Chloe and Rachel's early days together.

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  6. 6 events
    Third Party Controller Configurationquality of life

    Third party branded controllers require user-side configuration adjustments.

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    Driver Update Reminder for Xbox One Controllersquality of life

    Players are advised to update drivers if experiencing issues with Xbox One wireless controllers.

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    Third Party Controller Configurationquality of life

    Third party branded controllers require user-side configuration adjustments.

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    Improved Controller Supportquality of life

    Official Xbox 360 Wireless Controllers are now plug and play supported. Xbox One wireless controller support improved.

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    Improved Controller Supportquality of life

    Official Xbox 360 Wireless Controllers are now plug and play supported. Xbox One wireless controller support improved.

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    Driver Update Reminder for Xbox One Controllersquality of life

    Players are advised to update their drivers if they encounter issues with Xbox One wireless controllers.

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  7. 4 events
    Life is Strange: Before the Storm Episode One Releaseddlc releaseMilestone

    Episode One: Awake is now available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC (Steam).

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    Episode One: Awake Release Datedlc releaseMilestone

    Episode One: Awake of Life is Strange: Before the Storm will unlock on August 31st.

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    Life is Strange: Before the Storm - Episode One Releaseddlc releaseMilestone

    Episode One: Awake is now available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC (Steam).

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    Episode One: Awake Release Datedlc releaseMilestone

    Episode One: Awake of Life is Strange: Before the Storm will unlock on August 31st.

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  8. 4 events
    Offline Play Availabilityquality of life

    Denuvo will not require an 'always-on' connection, allowing offline play.

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    Offline Play Availabilitysystem

    Denuvo will not require an 'always-on' connection, allowing offline play.

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    Denuvo Implementationsystem

    Before the Storm will include Denuvo, which has been tested to have no impact on PC resources.

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    Denuvo Implementationsystem

    Before the Storm will include Denuvo, which has been tested to have no impact on PC resources.

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  9. 6 events
    Classic Daughter Tracks Featured in Gamenew content

    Two classic tracks by Daughter will be featured in Before the Storm alongside other licensed songs.

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    Music from Before the Storm Album Releasedlc release

    The score will be released as a standalone album entitled Music from Before the Storm on September 1st.

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    Daughter Composes Score for Before the Stormnew contentMilestone

    The English indie band Daughter has written the entire score for Life is Strange: Before the Storm.

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    Daughter Composes Score for Before the Stormnew contentMilestone

    The English indie band Daughter has written the entire score for Life is Strange: Before the Storm.

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    Classic Daughter Tracks in Before the Stormnew content

    Two classic Daughter tracks will be featured in Before the Storm alongside many other licensed songs.

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    Music from Before the Storm Album Releasedlc release

    The score will be released as a standalone album entitled Music from Before the Storm on September 1st.

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  10. 2 events
    Updated System Requirements for Before the Stormsystem

    The game now requires a 64-bit operating system; 32-bit systems will not be supported.

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    Updated System Requirementssystem

    The Steam page has been updated with the system requirements for Before the Storm, highlighting the need for a 64-bit operating system.

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  11. 10 events
    No rewind power for Chloegameplay

    Chloe will not have the rewind power, making choices more impactful.

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    Announcement of Life is Strange: Before the Stormnew contentMilestone

    The first episode will be released on 31st August 2017 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC.

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    No rewind power for Chloegameplay

    Chloe will not have the rewind power, requiring players to think before they speak.

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    Introduction of new character Chloenew contentMilestone

    Chloe is now a younger, 16-year-old character voiced by Rhianna DeVries.

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    Introduction of new character Chloenew contentMilestone

    Chloe is now portrayed as a younger, 16-year-old character voiced by Rhianna DeVries.

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    Return of Ashly Burch as writernew content

    Ashly Burch returns to write dialogue for Chloe in Before the Storm.

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    Bonus episode 'Farewell' featuring Maxnew contentMilestone

    A self-contained bonus episode will be released after episode 3, available only in the Deluxe Edition.

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    Bonus episode 'Farewell' featuring Maxnew contentMilestone

    A self-contained bonus episode will be released after episode 3, available in the Deluxe Edition.

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    Announcement of Life is Strange: Before the Stormnew contentMilestone

    The first episode will be released on 31st August 2017 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC.

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    Ashly Burch returns as writernew contentMilestone

    Ashly Burch, the original voice actor for Chloe, returns to write dialogue for the game.

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