Life is Strange: True Colorsis the upcoming game for theLife is Strangefranchise.LiSfirst made waves with its introduction of Max Caulfield and Chloe Price in the debut game, and since then has created memorable characters for players to get to know and love. Steph Gingrich was a notable character in theLiSprequelLife is Strange: Before the Storm. She was Chloe’s friend and even had a bit of a crush on Rachel Amber. She’s an out and proud character, which is probably why so many players connected with her.
Fans who adored Steph inLiS: Before the Stormwill be pleased to know thatshe makes a return inLiS: True Colorsand not just as a side character. This time around, Steph will also be a romance option for the newest protagonist, Alex Chen. Players were already excited to see that such a great character is making a return in the series, but there’s also a DLC that lets fans play as Steph. While the entire plot of the DLC still remains to be seen, there’s enough information about it that makes fans even more excited for whenLife is Strange: True Colorsfinally releases.
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What is ‘Wavelengths’?
Life is Strange: Wavelengthsis an extra DLC episode forthe upcoming gameTrue Colors. In this bonus episode, players will take control of Steph Gingrich and get to know her character even better than before.Wavelengthswill take place a year before Alex shows up in Haven Springs, but will still release afterLiS: True Colors. As far as what gameplay will look like, players can count on getting to know the KRCT radio station and Rocky Mountain Record Traders store through the eyes of Steph.
What Players Can Expect From ‘Wavelengths’
Fans will remember that Steph was the GM for aDungeons and Dragons-esque tabletop game that Chloe canparticipate in duringBefore the Storm. Though it won’t be the exact same setup, players will see Steph reprise her role as GM when playing throughWavelengths. There’s also mention of her reconnecting with an “old friend,” so it’s possible that Mikey could make a small cameo in the bonus episode. Chloe could also appear, but that would mean one ending ofLiSis considered canon over the other.
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The reveal trailer also shows Steph having a prominent role in the music scene, which players will get an in-depth look at duringWavelengths. They can look forward to being a DJ for the local radio station as well as exploring the record store and even helping Stephwrite an original song. According to the description, the record store will change appearance with the seasons and as Steph’s personality begins to shine through, so players will seemingly always have something new to discover.
Perhaps most important is Steph’s connection to music, which will be showcased with a different soundtrack compared toTrue Colors.Wavelengthswill feature music from Girl in Red, Hayley Kiyoko, Alt-J, and other artists to help set the tone of Steph’s journey. Players can also look forward to swiping through Steph’s dating app and getting inside her head as she reminisces aboutdifferent Pride celebrations she’s attendedthrough the years. There’s no word about what the dating app matches will mean in terms of gameplay, but it will be interesting to see how they play out duringWavelengths.
Many fans were already excited forLife is Strange: True Colorsbecause of the newest protagonist, Alex Chen, and the fact the game is breaking from its episodic tradition by making the game available to play all at once. Now players can have even more fun in the world of Haven Springs but through the eyes of a different, well-loved character.
Life is Strange: Before the Stormreleases September 10 for PC, PS4, PS5, Stadia, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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