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After a tragic incident, brothers Sean and Daniel Diaz run away from home. Fearing the police, and dealing with Daniel's new telekinetic power, the boys head to Mexico. Each stop on their journey brings new friends and new challenges.
Life is Strange 2 is a choices matter, story rich and adventure game
developed by DONTNOD Entertainment and Feral Interactive (Linux)
and published by Feral interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) and Square Enix.
Released on September 26th 2018 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux
in 10 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America and Japanese.
It has received 36,634 reviews of which 31,616 were positive and 5,018 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. 😎
The game is free to play on Steam.
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System requirements
These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.
Windows
- OS *: Windows 7 or above (64-bit Operating System Required)
- Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 (3.1GHz) or AMD Phenom X4 945 (3.0GHz)
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 2GB or AMD Radeon HD 7770 2GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 40 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Please note that 32-bit operating systems will not be supported
MacOS
- OS: macOS 10.15
- Processor: 2.0Ghz Intel Core i5-6360U
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX, 2GB AMD Radeon R9 M290, Intel Iris 540 Graphics or better (see notes for more details).
- Storage: 42 GB available space
- Additional Notes: The game is officially supported on the following Macs. To check your Mac model and when it was released, select About This Mac from the Apple menu on your menu bar:
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- * All 13" MacBook Pros released since 2016
- * All 15" MacBook Pros released since Late 2013 with a 2.3GHz i5 processor or better (1)
- * All 13" MacBook Airs released since 2018
- * All Mac minis released since 2018
- * All 21.5" iMacs released since 2017
- * All 27" iMacs released since Late 2014 (2)
- * All 27" iMac Pros released since Late 2017
- * All Mac Pros released since Late 2013
- (1) Mid-2015 models with an AMD R9 M370X graphics card are not supported
- (2) Late 2013 models with a 2GB Nvidia GeForce GTX 775M or 4GB Nvidia GeForce GTX 780M graphics card are also supported
- (2) Late 2012 models with a 2GB Nvidia GeForce GTX 680M graphics card are also supported
- Please note for your computer to meet the minimum requirements it must match or better all elements of the listed spec. For more detailed specifications check the Feral website.
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- The following Macs are capable of running the game but do not consistently meet the standards required for official support:
- * All 15" MacBook Pros released since Late 2013
- * All 21.5" iMacs released since Late 2013 with a 2.3GHz processor or better (1)
- (1) Models with an Nvidia 750M graphics card are not supported
Linux
- OS: Ubuntu 18.04 64-bit
- Processor: 3.4GHz Intel Core i3-4130
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2GB or AMD Radeon R9 380 4GB
- Storage: 42 GB available space
- Additional Notes:
- * Requires Vulkan
- * NVIDIA requires 430.14 or newer drivers.
- * AMD requires Mesa 19.1.2 or newer.
- * Intel GPUs are not supported.
User reviews & Ratings
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I know the second game has far fewer fans than the first, and I get why. It has a different pace, different characters. There’s less Twin Peaks and more real America. It gets a lot of criticism, but I want to praise it instead. Maybe even overlook some of its rough edges, because Life is Strange 2 is a unique experience I genuinely want to recommend to everyone. The story doesn’t hold back. It starts in warmth, in the comfort of a loving family. But within minutes, everything falls apart. Safety becomes a memory, replaced by the road — long, dangerous, and filled with impossible choices. The emotional weight doesn’t build by episode — it builds by the second. At some point, you think: that’s it, this is rock bottom. And then the game hits harder. This isn’t just a story about brothers, the road, or superpowers. It’s about humanity, about choices, and the cost of kindness. There are no perfect answers. There’s just you, your little brother, and a world that isn’t always willing to make space for you. And all you have is each other. One of the game’s biggest strengths is its visual style. It’s rougher, less “cozy-vintage” than the first one. But that’s intentional. The scenery keeps shifting — forests, deserts, makeshift shelters, strangers’ homes. Everything’s constantly in motion, just like the characters. Sometimes it’s bleak, sometimes stunningly beautiful. In those landscapes, you can feel the loneliness, the running, but also life, raw and real. The music? Pure love. Every song is carefully chosen and hits just right. You’ll want to play them on repeat. They wrap around the atmosphere perfectly, right when they need to. The gameplay is quiet, unobtrusive — it lets you truly step into the role of an older brother who isn’t just surviving, but teaching someone else how to live. That’s the core of it: you’re not just choosing dialogue. You’re shaping a personality, a moral compass, a child’s response to a brutal world. And because of that, the consequences hit differently — they feel like your responsibility. Life is Strange 2 isn’t a perfect game. It has its flaws — some episodes drag, some plot twists feel abrupt. But even so, it deserves love. If nothing else, because every ending leaves you with a lesson that matters.
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one of my favourite games of all time. i don’t think i have ever cried so much at a game. sean & daniel’s characters are so beautifully written, and this is a raw and honest story that did a great job at representing the current state of the world and hopefully opens people’s eyes to the harsh realities that people have to face. the game tackles a variety of hard-hitting topics in a way that is an open and honest depiction of real world issues—which is what i think makes this game so much more real. this is honestly my favourite game out of the entire life is strange franchise, and possibly one of my favourite games of all time. it’s honestly such a powerful narrative, but it is also an absolutely necessary one, as it amplifies the voices that previously have gone unheard. i can't commend it enough, it's just amazing. the graphics were top-tier, soundtrack was amaaazing!! lots of amazing songs—especially when they played on melancholy hill.. when i first played on ps i remember being so happy that me and sean both had one of the same fav bands LMAO, but seriously every aspect of this game is top notch, i don’t even have any criticisms. HOWEVER, i was going for a perfect game during my playthrough, which meant that at times i had to restart a chapter to pick up the collectables which meant that a lot of my choices became randomised and the ones i had made appeared as though i hadn't which was a tad upsetting when i reached the ending but it is what it is! sean & daniel’s brotherly relationship was written beautifully, seeing their growth both individually and together as the game progresses is amazing. (i had high-morality daniel, and sean) but srsly!!! play this game. especially with how much cheaper it is compared to when i played on ps during first release, it’s honestly worth it and you won't regret it. maybe just prepare to shed some tears, as expected with a LIS game though. <3
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Life is Strange 2 is good adventure, with a story about growing up, moral challenges and society issues. The roadtrip character of the narrative offers a great variety of sceneries but also comes with a lot of problems like lackluster side characters.
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Hot take but Life is Strange 2 is the best in the franchise, It has it's flaws such as side characters being non-existent but I think it helps to show that the brothers are on their own growing their bond. Story is a bit longer than what I wanted but it's very good, goofy at times. I highly suggest playing this game. (Can't wait for LiS4)
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In the previous installment, LIS 1, I sacrificed everything for you, attempting to mend a shattered reality through my choices and power. Each decision was a desperate effort to restore what had been lost. In LIS 2, however, my choices and power begin to tear apart the very fabric of a once-beautiful everyday life. What was once an effort to heal has now become a catalyst for destruction. Life is really strange... 삶이란 참 묘해.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Life is Strange 2 is free to play on Steam.
Life is Strange 2 is not on sale because is already free to play on Steam.
Life is Strange 2 received 31,616 positive votes out of a total of 36,634 achieving a rating of 8.48.
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Life is Strange 2 was developed by DONTNOD Entertainment and Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by Feral interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) and Square Enix.
Life is Strange 2 is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Life is Strange 2 is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
Life is Strange 2 is playable and fully supported on Linux.
Life is Strange 2 is a single-player game.
There are 6 DLCs available for Life is Strange 2. Explore additional content available for Life is Strange 2 on Steam.
Life is Strange 2 does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Life is Strange 2 supports Remote Play on Phone, Remote Play on Tablet and Remote Play on TV. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.
Life is Strange 2 is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Life is Strange 2.
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Game modes
Features
Online players
155
Developer
DONTNOD Entertainment,
Feral Interactive (Linux)
Publisher
Feral interactive (Mac),
Feral Interactive (Linux),
Square Enix
Release
26 Sep 2018
Platforms
Remote Play