What changed in Life is Strange - Episode 1 in 2015

131 updates · 21 main milestones · Jan 30, 2015 to Oct 20, 2015

  1. 2 events
    Life is Strange Season Finale Releaseddlc releaseMilestone

    The Season Finale of Life is Strange is now available for digital download.

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    Life is Strange Season Finale Releaseddlc releaseMilestone

    The Season Finale of Life is Strange is now available for digital download.

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  2. 26 events
    Fixed Ambient Sounds in Ending Creditsbug fix

    Fixed ambient sounds playing in all ending credits.

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    Skippable Rewindable Dialogs in Collectible Modenew content

    All rewindable dialogs are now skippable from the start in collectible mode.

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    Fixed wrong comment on bird interactionbug fix

    Fixed wrong comment from Max on the bird interaction when going back from getting the tools.

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    New improved lipsync for all episodesnew content
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    Improved Skeleton Interaction in School Corridorbug fix

    Fixed skeleton interaction in the school corridor to make it easier to highlight.

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    Next episode launch from main menuquality of life

    When finishing an episode, the continue option on the main menu now launches the next episode.

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    Improved Interaction with Max’s Laptopbug fix

    Fixed interaction with Max’s laptop in the Girl Dormitory to make it easier to highlight.

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    Fixed Main Menu UI Centeringbug fix

    Fixed UI in the main menu not properly centred on certain configurations.

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    Fixed skeleton interaction in school corridorbug fix

    Fixed skeleton interaction so it’s easier to highlight.

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    Skippable rewindable dialogs in collectible modequality of life

    All rewindable dialogs are now skippable from the start in collectible mode.

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    Fixed Wrong Comment from Max on Bird Interactionbug fix

    Fixed wrong comment from Max on the bird interaction when going back from getting the tools in Chloe’s House.

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    Fixed Audio/Subs Issue with Post-it Note and Birthday Cardbug fix

    Fixed audio/sub from the post-it note item being switched with audio/subs from the birthday card item.

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    Fixed ambient sounds in ending creditsbug fix

    Fixed ambient sounds playing in all ending credits.

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    Preparation for Episode 5new content
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    Next Episode Launch from Main Menunew content

    When finishing an episode, the continue option on the main menu now launches the next episode.

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    Fixed UI centering in main menubug fix

    Fixed UI in the main menu not properly centred on certain configurations.

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    Collectible mode available for all sub contextsnew content

    Collectible mode is now available for all sub contexts even if they don’t contain any collectible.

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    Fixed audio/subs from post-it note itembug fix

    Fixed audio/sub from the post-it note item being switched with audio/subs from the birthday card item.

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    Preparation for Episode 5 Launchnew content

    New features added in preparation for the launch of Episode 5.

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    Collectibles photos format changedvisuals

    Collectibles photos format changed from 1:1 to 10:15.

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    Fixed interaction with Max’s laptopbug fix

    Fixed interaction with Max’s laptop so it is easier to highlight.

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    Collectible Mode Available for All Sub Contextsnew content

    Collectible mode is now available for all sub contexts even if they don’t contain any collectible.

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    Fixed sound glitch when switching episodesbug fix

    Fixed sound sometimes glitching when switching episodes.

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    Improved Lipsync for All Episodesnew content

    New improved lipsync has been added for all episodes.

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    Collectibles Photos Format Changenew content

    Collectibles photos format changed from 1:1 to 10:15.

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    Fixed Sound Glitch When Switching Episodesbug fix

    Fixed sound sometimes glitching when switching episodes.

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  3. 1 event
    Life is Strange Episode 5 Release Date Announceddlc releaseMilestone

    Life is Strange Episode 5 ‘Polarized’ is aiming to release on October 20.

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  4. 6 events
    Improved timing on Focus prompt in Episode 4bug fix
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    Addressed rewind 'sticking' issuebug fix
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    Addressed rewind 'sticking' issuebug fix
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    Improved Rewind/Fast forward implementationbug fix
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    Improved Rewind/Fast forward implementationbug fix
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    Improved timing on Focus prompt in Episode 4bug fix
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  5. 2 events
    Fix for 7.1 Audio Setup Crashbug fix

    Addressed issue with users crashing when using a 7.1 audio setup.

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    Fix for 7.1 Audio Setup Crashbug fix

    Patch addresses issue with users crashing when using a 7.1 audio setup.

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  6. 2 events
    Life is Strange Episode 4 'Dark Room' Releaseddlc releaseMilestone

    The fourth episode of Life is Strange is now available for download on Steam.

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    Life is Strange Episode 4 'Dark Room' Releaseddlc releaseMilestone

    Continue the story! Life is Strange Episode 4 'Dark Room' is now available for download on Steam.

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  7. 6 events
    Auto Resize Text Display for Item Descriptionsui ux

    Text display for item descriptions will now auto resize to fit the screen.

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    Preparation for Episode 4 Launchnew content

    Patch includes preparations for the upcoming Episode 4.

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    Preparation for Episode 4 Launchnew content

    Patch includes preparations for the upcoming Episode 4.

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    Improved Stability in Certain Areasperformance

    Stability improvements for users in specific areas of Episode 1.

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    Improved Stability in Certain Areasperformance

    Stability improvements for users in specific areas of Episode 1.

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    Auto Resize Text Display for Item Descriptionsui ux

    Text display for item descriptions will now auto resize to fit the screen.

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  8. 2 events
    Life is Strange Episode 3: Chaos Theory Release Datedlc releaseMilestone

    Episode 3: Chaos Theory is coming on May 19, continuing the story of Max & Chloe.

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    Life is Strange Episode 3: Chaos Theory Release Date Announceddlc releaseMilestone

    Episode 3: Chaos Theory is set to release on May 19, continuing the story of Max & Chloe.

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  9. 18 events
    Fixed texture corruption in video settingsbug fix

    Low/Medium video setting sometimes caused texture corruptions.

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    Added clues in Junkyardnew content

    Clues added to signal the way to one bottle that was tough to find, based on community feedback.

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    Added missing SMS about the plantnew content

    Missing SMS about the plant automatically added in Episode 3 for those who missed it.

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    Fixed texture corruption in Low/Medium video settingsbug fix

    Resolved issues causing texture corruptions.

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    Added windowed borderless modeperformance

    New option available in the settings menu.

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    Fixed crash on quitting the game on 32bit OSbug fixMilestone

    Resolved crash issue when quitting the game.

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    Added missing SMS about the plantnew content

    SMS automatically added in Episode 3 for those who missed it.

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    Added clues in Junkyard for bottle locationnew content

    Clues added based on community feedback to help find a tough-to-locate bottle.

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    Fixed rewind tutorial prompt issuebug fixMilestone

    Rewind tutorial prompt sometimes not appearing in Episode 1’s classroom, blocking progression.

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    Added windowed borderless modeperformance

    New display option added in the options menu.

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    Fixed sound issues when alt-tabbingbug fix

    Resolved sound issues occurring when alt-tabbing while movies are playing.

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    Added missing staff to end creditsnew content

    Missing staff added to the end credits.

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    Fixed interaction issue with Kate’s bookbug fix

    Interaction with Kate’s book in Max's room sometimes would not display and trigger properly.

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    Fixed interaction issue with Kate’s book in Max's roombug fix

    Interaction sometimes would not display and trigger properly.

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    Fixed crash on quitting game on 32bit OSbug fixMilestone

    Resolved a crash issue when quitting the game on a 32bit operating system.

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    Fixed rewind tutorial prompt issuebug fixMilestone

    Prompt sometimes not appearing in Episode 1’s classroom, blocking progression.

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    Added missing staff to end creditsnew content

    Staff members who were previously missing have been added.

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    Fixed sound issues when alt-tabbingbug fix

    Resolved sound issues occurring while movies are playing.

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  10. 6 events
    Life is Strange Episode 2 Release Datedlc releaseMilestone

    Episode 2 (Out of Time) will be released on March 24.

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    Life is Strange Episode 2 Release Datedlc releaseMilestone

    Episode 2 (Out of Time) will be released on March 24.

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    Episode 2 'Out of Time' Releaseddlc releaseMilestone

    Life is Strange Episode 2 'Out of Time' is now available.

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    Episode 2 'Out of Time' Releasednew contentMilestone

    Life is Strange Episode 2 'Out of Time' is now available.

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    Update Required to Play Episode 2quality of life

    Players must ensure updates are enabled to access Episode 2.

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    Season Pass Available for Episodes 2-5dlc releaseMilestone

    Episodes 2 - 5 are available in the 'Season Pass' at a great value price.

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  11. 6 events
    Fix MSAA functionality at 4K resolutionbug fix
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    Fix crashing when minimizing app during bootbug fix
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    Fix crashing when minimizing app during bootbug fix
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    Fix loss of input when exiting the journalbug fix
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    Fix loss of input when exiting the journalbug fix
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    Fix MSAA functionality at 4K resolutionbug fix
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  12. 2 events
    Language Mod Support Addedmodding

    Players can create their own localized versions of the game without overwriting updates.

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    Language Mod Support Introducedmodding

    Players can create their own localized versions of the game without overwriting updates.

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  13. 20 events
    Fixed infocast message stutteringbug fix

    Resolved stuttering issues with infocast messages.

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    Fixed game not pausing when alt-tabbingbug fix

    Game now pauses correctly when switching apps in full screen mode.

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    Fixed infocast message stutteringbug fix

    Resolved stuttering issues with infocast messages.

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    Minor fixes/changes for Episode 02changes

    Some minor fixes and changes made to prepare for Episode 02.

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    Fixed missing teaser photos at the end of Episode 01bug fix

    Teaser photos that were missing at the end of Episode 01 have been restored.

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    Fixed control scheme switching issuesbug fix

    Control scheme now switches correctly between gamepad and mouse/keyboard during major choices.

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    Fixed email address validation issuesbug fix

    Resolved issues with email address validation in the Square Enix Membership screen.

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    Fixed control scheme switching issuesbug fix

    Control scheme now switches correctly between gamepad and mouse/keyboard during major choices.

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    Fixed print screen key causing game crashbug fixMilestone

    Resolved crash issue when using the print screen key.

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    Fixed gamepad conflicts causing camera movementbug fix

    Addressed issues with multiple gamepads causing unintended camera movement.

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    Fixed email address validation issuesbug fix

    Resolved validation issues in the Square Enix Membership screen.

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    Fixed missing teaser photos at the end of Episode 01bug fix

    Resolved the issue of missing teaser photos at the end of Episode 01.

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    Fixed keymapping issues for Qwerty and Azerty keyboardsbug fix

    Corrected symbol switching issues between Qwerty and Azerty layouts.

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    Fixed gamepad conflicts causing camera movementbug fix

    Addressed issues with multiple gamepads causing unintended camera movement.

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    Fixed game not pausing when alt-tabbingbug fix

    Game now pauses correctly when alt-tabbing or switching applications in fullscreen mode.

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    Fixed keymapping issues for Qwerty and Azerty keyboardsbug fix

    Corrected symbol switching issues for Qwerty and Azerty keyboard layouts.

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    Fixed v-sync settings not applied in windowed modebug fix

    V-sync settings now apply correctly in windowed mode without needing to switch to fullscreen.

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    Fixed print screen key causing game crashbug fixMilestone

    Resolved a crash issue when using the print screen key.

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    Fixed v-sync settings not applied in windowed modebug fix

    V-sync settings now apply correctly when in windowed mode.

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    Minor fixes/changes for Episode 02changes

    Implemented minor fixes and changes to prepare for Episode 02.

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  14. 2 events
    Announcement of Episode 2 Release Timelinedlc release

    Episode 2 is on track for release before the end of March.

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    Announcement of Episode 2 Releasedlc releaseMilestone

    Episode 2 is set to be released before the end of March.

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  15. 4 events
    Addressed echoing/stuttering sound issueaudio

    Sound should no longer stutter unless game performance drops to 5fps and lower.

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    Fix for Non Unicode OS boot issuebug fix

    Resolved issue preventing Non Unicode OS users from being able to boot the game.

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    Addressed echoing/stuttering sound issueaudio

    Sound should no longer stutter unless game performance drops to 5fps and lower.

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    Fix for Non Unicode OS boot issuebug fix

    Resolved issue preventing Non Unicode OS users from being able to boot the game.

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  16. 2 events
    Safe Mode Added to Launch Optionssystem

    Safe mode option for the steam client has been implemented to help with graphical issues.

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    Safe Mode Added to Launch Optionssystem

    Safe mode option added for the Steam client to help with graphical issues.

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  17. 12 events
    Fixed boot issue for Non Unicode OS usersbug fix

    Resolved issue preventing Non Unicode OS users from booting the game.

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    Default GPU selection for laptopsperformance

    Laptop users will now default to the best GPU they have on board.

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    Minor bug fixes and housekeepingbug fix

    Addressed other minor bug/housekeeping issues.

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    Default GPU selection for laptopsperformance

    Laptop users will now default to the best GPU available.

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    Fix for Non Unicode OS boot issuebug fix

    Fixed issue preventing Non Unicode OS users from being able to boot the game.

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    Fixed rainbow textures issuebug fix

    Resolved issue where some users experienced 'rainbow' like textures throughout the game.

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    Desktop icons for Vista usersui ux

    Vista users now have desktop icons.

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    Fix for rainbow texturesbug fix

    Fixed issue where some users had ‘rainbow’ like textures throughout the game.

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    Minor bug fixes and housekeepingbug fix

    Addressed various minor bug and housekeeping issues.

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    Desktop icons for Vista usersui ux

    Vista users now have desktop icons for the game.

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    Safe launch option addedsystem

    ‘Safe’ launch Life Is Strange option added to client to help users with launch issues.

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    Safe launch option addedquality of life

    ‘Safe’ launch Life Is Strange option added to client to help users with launch issues.

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  18. 12 events
    Fix key binding modifications not applied on escape key pressbug fix
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    Life Is Strange Release Date Announceddlc releaseMilestone

    Life Is Strange will be released digitally on January 30th, 2015 across all platforms.

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    Tweaks to MSAA renderingperformance
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    Fix streaming issue for high res texturesbug fix
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    Fix key binding modifications not applied when pressing escape keybug fix
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    Tweaks to MSAA renderingperformance
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    Comfort tweaks to mouse drag speed for smoother interactionsquality of life
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    Life Is Strange Release Date Announceddlc releaseMilestone

    Life Is Strange will be released on January 30th, 2015, across all platforms.

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    Fix Gamma/Brightness not properly applied to Bink videosbug fix
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    Fix streaming issue for high res texturesbug fix
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    Comfort tweaks to mouse drag speed for smoother interactionsquality of life
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    Fix Gamma/Brightness not applied to Bink videosbug fix
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