According to the latest financial report from Square Enix, the game *Life is Strange: Double Exposure* has been a financial disappointment for the company. This was confirmed by the president of Square Enix during a recent briefing where he detailed the company's performance. The financial losses incurred from *Double Exposure* were mitigated to some extent by cost-cutting measures in development and the successful launch of the *Dragon Quest 3* remake. However, the specific sales numbers for the new *Life is Strange* installment were not disclosed, underscoring its underwhelming commercial performance.
The disappointing results were not unexpected, especially given the lukewarm response from the franchise's dedicated fanbase upon the game's announcement. Despite high hopes that the project would resonate with fans, the final product fell short of expectations. The end credits of *Double Exposure* hinted at a future with a message stating that "Max Caulfield will return", yet the prospects for furthering the storyline now appear highly uncertain.
During the financial report presentation, Square Enix chose not to elaborate further on the matter. The company has officially described the game's performance as a "significant loss", a designation previously applied to titles like *Guardians of the Galaxy* and certain entries in the *Tomb Raider* series, which also struggled commercially. This classification raises serious concerns about the future direction of the *Life is Strange* franchise.
