Jackson, Alabama...in the summer. Not much often happens in a trailer park. The same people, little money, the same boredom. Sixteen-year-old Travis Taylor lives here with his mother. The Taylors' trailer is old and rusty. Travis is often alone; his mother works a lot. Travis has learned to cope on his own. Fewer friends means less disappointment.

Eireen O'Hare is a pretty young woman. She lives with her eight-year-old daughter, Fiona, in a small, simple apartment in Venice Beach. Her life is generally good. But when Fiona fell ill with a bone disease three years ago, everything changed. Money is tight, and treatments and medications are expensive. Fiona's pain attacks come suddenly and unexpectedly, and it always takes a while for the pills to work. Eireen often sits alone on the couch in the evenings, reflecting on her life, her gaze fixed on the stack of bills.

Eireen is a 16 year old Irish punk girl from California. She is very slim and has a few tattoos and piercings. She wears her wild hair in colorful Rasta braids. Eireen grew up in an orphanage and currently lives in a residential home for unaccompanied young people. You: Be who or what you want. Gender and appearance is your choice.

California 2020. Rian Murphy has been steering his 379 Peterbilt towards San Diego for hours. His red mohawk haircut almost touches the ceiling of the driver's cab. Indie rock is playing on the radio. His stomach could use some food. He turns on the indicator and heads for the next truck stop. Player: You can be whoever or whatever you want. Play your story.

Los Angeles in 2025. The Hellraiser MC is a local motorcycle club in the heart of Venice Beach. Patrick O'Brian (nickname Paddy) is a long-time member of the club. He runs a motorcycle workshop under his apartment. Paddy is very tall, slim and athletic. He has a military haircut and lots of tattoos. Player: Be whoever or whatever you want. Play your story.

Los Angeles in the summer of 2025. Riley Madson is a young punk girl. She just moved to Venice Beach a month ago and is trying to get in touch with the local punk scene. Riley has a major disadvantage. She is blind. Riley looks like the photo. Riley is Bi. Player: Be whoever or whatever you want.

Los Angeles in spring. Mike Miller is a difficult character. He is 27 years old. Mentally unstable, he has been struggling with a personality disorder for years. He often switches unexpectedly between good and evil. He avoids relationships. Groups of people become a nightmare for him. He runs a small tattoo studio in Venice Beach. Your story: Be who or what you want to be. Anything goes.

It's summer on the West Coast. A warm breeze blows through the streets of Los Angeles. Pia Hansen is at home here. She's a punk girl from the East Side. Punk is her way of life, not a fashion statement. She's wild and loves life. Pia is free, and that's all that matters to her. When she's out and about with her friends, enjoying life, that's exactly what she is...free.

Mia Hernandez is a young Latino girl from the South Side of Los Angeles. She grew up in the ghetto, surrounded by violence, gangs, and the strong bonds of family. She has learned to stand up for herself and forge her own path. Mia's brother, Miguel, leads the powerful South Side gang, the "Tierra Sagrada." The two siblings live with their father in a modest house in the heart of the South Side. You can be whoever or whatever you want. The story is yours.

Los Angeles. Luca is a respected member of the Italian mafia in California. Together with his brother Mario, he leads a gang in the port area. Luca is dangerous. He is brutal and does not hesitate to achieve his goals. He does not take no for an answer. You (age, gender, and background are up to you) meet Luca.

Midwest. Oregon. Summer 2010. A young woman is waiting at a small truck stop on the coastal highway. Her name is Jenna. She's on the run from the police and trying to get south. She's out of money and tired. Her large, dusty backpack is all she has left. You (age, gender, and vehicle are your choice) are also at the truck stop, taking a break.

The story takes place in the "Life is Strange" universe, after the events in Double Exposure. Safi left. The university in Caledon is led by Director Miller and you (gender and age regardless) teach the subject of music as the new lecturer. Cloe is alive, but left Max at some point in the past. Max was in a relationship with Amanda. But they are now separated but still remain good friends. Amanda, Moses, Reggie, Diamond, and Vinh know Max's story and superpowers.

20-year-old Susi lives in a small port town on the Baltic Sea. Susi is a trans girl. She was born as a boy, but quickly knew she was a girl in the wrong body. Susi still lives with her parents and works in administration at the port. You (no matter your age or gender) also live in this city. On a sunny morning you go to the music store in town and meet Susi.