The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit is a new graphic adventure game from Dontnod Entertainment that takes place in the same universe as Dontnod's beloved game Life Is Strange and its upcoming sequel. Captain Spirit is a short, free downloadable game released on June 25, 2018 for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. The game will introduce or hint at characters and concepts from Life Is Strange 2 while exploring a day in the life of an ordinary boy named Chris who wishes he was a superhero.
In the town of Beaver Creek, Oregon, a nine year old boy named Chris Eriksen lives with his single father, Charles. Following the death of his mother, Chris has retreated into a fantasy world where he takes on his superhero alter ego, Captain Spirit, to cope with the world around him. Chris goes on "missions" against his villainous enemies while interacting with his distant, potentially alcoholic father.
What kind of game is Captain Spirit?
The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit is a short graphic adventure game where you play as Chris. You explore his house and interact with his father and potentially other characters as well. You have the ability to choose your dialogue options when in conversation.
When will it be released?
Where can I download it and what platforms is it for?
Steam
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit is an entirely free download on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
What is the music from the trailer?
The music used in the trailer is "Death with Dignity" by Sufjan Stevens and "May Weather" by John Francis.
What connection does Captain Spirit have to Life Is Strange?
The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit takes place in the same universe as Life Is Strange and its upcoming sequel. The game specifically takes place three years after the events of Life Is Strange. The exact connection between these games is currently shrouded in mystery. According to Dontnod, Captain Spirit contains easter eggs, connections, and continuity references to Life Is Strange and its sequel.
Some choices the player makes in Captain Spirit will carry over and have consequences in Life Is Strange 2.
When will Life Is Strange 2 be released?
The first episode of Life Is Strange 2 is scheduled for release on September 27, 2018. The plot and characters are currently unknown and will be revealed in August. Captain Spirit contains clues or hints at the concepts and characters of Life Is Strange 2.
Are Max and Chloe in this?
No. Or...probably not? Dontnod has stated that Life Is Strange 2 will be an original title without connection to Max and Chloe. But...anything is possible, right?
Thanks to Fantomas for the graphics and Hella for the OT title! Be sure to visit us at the Life Is Strange community thread!
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