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The formerLife is Strangedeveloper, Don’t Nod, has announced a delay for its upcoming title,Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, pushing the release to early 2025. Originally scheduled for the third quarter of 2024, the delay aims to avoid overlapping with the release of the newLife is Strangegame.
Don’t Nod Entertainment is the former developer behindthe narrative adventure gameLife is Strange. It developed the game for publisher and franchise owner Square Enix. Currently, Don’t Nod is working on a new narrative adventure game titledLost Records: Bloom & Rage, which was first expected to release for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC in late 2024. Meanwhile, Square Enix has tasked Deck Nine, another developer, with creating the next installment in the popularseries, titledLife is Strange: Double Exposure, which is set to release on October 29.
In a recent Twitter update, Don’t Nod explained that the delay aims to give bothLost Records: Bloom & Rageand the newLife is Strangegame enough space to shine independently. The studio acknowledged the excitement surrounding both titles and emphasized that the wait would be worth it. Oskar Guilbert, the CEO of Don’t Nod, elaborated on the decision in anote to the press. He highlighted the importance of giving each game the attention it deserves within the large community they have built. Guilbert assured fans that the delay would ultimately benefit the experience, promising thatLost Records: Bloom & Ragewould become another memorable chapter inthe Don’t Nod games universe.
Don’t Nod Delays New Game to Early 2025
According to its Steam page andLost Records: Bloom & Rage’s latest trailer, the game will transport players back to 1995. They will step into the shoes of Swann, a quirky introvert who loves to film her life with a camcorder, as she forms close bonds with three other girls. Together, they experience a summer full of unforgettable moments and dark discoveries in Velvet Cove. The story pivots to 2022, where the friends are reunited after 27 years to confront a long-buried secret that led to their estrangement. Players will navigate choices and shape the narrative across two timelines, exploring themes of friendship, mystery, and self-discovery.
By delayingLost Records: Bloom & Rage, Don’t Nod aims to provide fans with the best possible experience for both its new title andthe upcomingLife is Strange: Double Exposure. The studio remains committed to delivering games that captivate players as it has done before.
Life is Strange: Double Exposure
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