Life is Strange Episode One Now Available For Free On Multiple Platforms

Written by Brandon Hofer on July 20, 2016

News: If you haven’t had a chance to play Life is Strange yet you can now get a small taste of it by playing the first episode for free.

Square Enix and DONTDOD Entertainment have revealed that the first episode of Life is Strange is now available to download for free on Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Mac and PC. They have released a new teaser trailer (shown below) to show off some of the game for those who have not been able to play it yet.

Life Is Strange follows the story of Max Caulfield, a photography senior who discovers she can rewind time while saving her best friend Chloe Price. The pair soon finds themselves investigating the mysterious disappearance of fellow student Rachel Amber, uncovering a dark side to life in Arcadia Bay.

“Although our team set out to create an award-winning narrative we still cannot believe the response we’ve had from players of Life is Strange” said Oskar Guilbert, CEO of DONTDOD Entertainment. “We’re really glad that Square Enix have decided to give the first episode away for free so more players can begin their journey and see why people have fallen in love with the game for themselves.”

As well as winning the BAFTA for Best Story, the Peabody Award, the Golden Joystick’s Performance of the Year and The Game Awards’ Games for Impact Award, Life Is Strange has garnered over 75 Game of the Year awards and listings.

“By making the first episode of Life is Strange free, we’re really excited to welcome new players to the world of Arcadia Bay and our passionate, vibrant community” said Jon Brooke, VP Brand and European Marketing at Square Enix, “We’re incredibly pleased with the awards that the series has won to date as well as the support that our community have given us throughout the campaign.”

Check out the trailer below and tell us what you think. Will you download the first episode for free to give Life is Strange a test run?