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Life Is Strange Getting Limited Box Edition In January
Now that the final episode of Life is Strange has tied a bow on Dontnod's episodic drama, Square Enix is releasing the game in a retail boxed edition. Releasing January 19 in the U.S. and January 22 in PAL territories, this limited edition set includes all five episodes and a host of other goodies.
Included in the package is a 32-page art book, director’s commentary, and the official soundtrack. The score is comprised of 14 licensed tracks and 8 original songs by game composer, Jonathan Morali. The full track listing is posted below.
Licensed Tracks
- Syd Matters – "To All Of You"
- Jose Gonzalez - "Crosses"
- Angus & Julia Stone – "Santa Monica Dream"
- Sparklehorse – "Piano Fire"
- alt-J – ‘Something Good’
- Local Natives - "Mt. Washington"
- Bright Eyes - "Lua"
- Mogwai - "Kids Will Be Skeletons"
- Amanda Palmer – "In My Mind" (feat. Brian Viglione)
- Message To Bears - "Mountains"
- Breton – ‘Got Well Soon’
- Mud Flow – "The Sense of Me"
- Foals – "Spanish Sahara"
- Syd Matters – "Obstacles"
Original Tracks (composed by Jonathan Morali)
- "Golden Hour"
- "The Storm"
- "Blackwell Academy"
- "Kate"
- "Timeless"
- "Timelines"
- "Night Walk"
- "Max & Chloe"
There's currently no details on the boxed edition's pricing or available platforms. For more on Life is Strange, be sure to read Kim's thoughts on the finale.
Our Take
This is good news for interested newcomers who prefer physical goods or fans that want a tangible copy of Life is Strange with some extra goodies to boot. The soundtrack is an especially enticing bonus, as the score is one of the game's strongest offerings.
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