Acclaimed game developer DON'T NOD has unveiled a mysterious new trailer for Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, their two-part narrative-driven adventure heavily inspired by their Life Is Strange classic. The first installment, “Bloom,” will launch on February 18, 2025, followed by “Rage” on March 18, 2025.
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The trailer provides a deeper glimpse into the game’s themes and characters, highlighting intense elements of adversity and conflict, all coated with DON'T NOD’s signature supernatural flair.
It also features music composed by Montreal-based duo Milk & Bone, who have played a pivotal role in creating the game’s soundtrack. Their first appearance in a DON’T NOD game was with Life Is Strange 2’s Episode 3 titled “Natalie.” Fans can look forward to the release of Milk & Bone’s new single, “FORGONE,” on December 6, 2024. The track will be part of the game’s licensed soundtrack, alongside other compositions.
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage’s story is wrapped in question marks. On paper, it is a story-rich adventure about four high school girls who forge deep friendships over a summer in the 90s. Little did they know everything can change in just one night.
Players are invited to unravel their fragmented memories and explore the supernatural mysteries surrounding the Abyss, a supernatural void that could transform the lives of protagonists Swann and her friends.
Like DON’T NOD’s Life Is Strange, gameplay involves exploration and talking to NPCs in third-person. The recent gameplay preview showcased Swann as the playable character. She can interact with her friends and take videos/photos using her trusty camera.
Choices will also play a deeper role in Lost Records. Throughout both chapters, players will be met with tough decisions that can impact the game’s ending. Forging relationships between each of its four characters are essential.
In collaboration with Maximum Entertainment, a physical edition of Lost Records: Bloom & Rage for PlayStation 5 will be available in Summer 2025. Preorders for this edition are now open through participating retailers.
The game will be available on PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5.