# How many endings does Life is Strange have?

> The first Life is Strange has two endings: save Chloe or save Arcadia Bay. Neither is the only canon ending; Double Exposure lets you pick.

The original Life is Strange (2015) has two endings. In the final choice, Max either sacrifices Chloe to undo the storm and save Arcadia Bay, or sacrifices Arcadia Bay to keep Chloe alive. Neither is officially the only canon ending, and choices made earlier in the game don't change which endings are available.

## The two endings

- **Sacrifice Chloe ("Bay"):** Max goes back to the moment in the bathroom where Chloe was shot and lets it happen. The storm never comes, and the town is saved.
- **Sacrifice Arcadia Bay ("Bae"):** Max tears up the photo, and the storm destroys the town. Max and Chloe drive away together.

## Which ending is canon?

The developers left it open for years. Life is Strange: Double Exposure (2024) lets players state which ending they chose, so both are respected; neither is officially the only canon.

## Do the other games have more endings?

- **Before the Storm** is a prequel with one main ending and an epilogue that ties into the original.
- **Life is Strange 2** has several endings, shaped by how Sean raises his brother Daniel.
- **True Colors** has endings based on Alex's relationships and choices.

## FAQ

**Can you save both Chloe and Arcadia Bay?**
No. The game forces a choice between the two.

**Is there a true or secret ending?**
No. There are only the two endings described above.

**Where does the final choice happen?**
At the end of Episode 5, "Polarized," at the lighthouse overlooking Arcadia Bay as the storm approaches.

**Is Life is Strange 2 connected to the first game?**
It has a new story and characters. A short reference depends on the ending you chose in the first game.

**What order should I play the games in?**
Release order works best: Life is Strange, Before the Storm, Life is Strange 2, True Colors, then Double Exposure.

---
https://gamevoyages.com/how-many-endings-are-there-in-life-is-strange/ · Game Voyage · Checked 2026-10-31