Life is Strange 2's second episode gets a trailer ahead of this week's release Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Life is Strange 2's second episode gets a trailer ahead of this week's release And you should finish Captain Spirit first too! News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 22 Jan 2019 2 comments It's been a long wait, but Dontnod is finally poised to unleash the second episode of its so-far well-received Life is Strange 2. It's coming to Xbox One, PS4, and PC on January 24th, and there's now a launch trailer to get you in the mood. Life is Strange 2 introduces new series protagonists Sean and Daniel Diaz, two brothers forced to go on the run following a tragic accident. Those yet to give the first episode (which debuted last September) a whirl, might want to avoid the trailer below for fear of spoilers - and, indeed, given the game's story focus, those fully up-to-date might want to tread lightly too. It is worth mentioning, however, that Episode 2 (titled 'Rules') has direct ties with Dontnod's wonderful free side-story episode The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit, which released in June last year. Dontnod says that actions taken during Captain Spirit will have repercussions in Episode 2, so you might want to play it beforehand, if you haven't done so already. Unsurprisingly, Dontnod hasn't yet offered an estimated time of arrival for Life is Strange 2's remaining three episodes, but it said last December that it would be unlikely to match the release cadence of previous Life is Strange games if it was "to meet the quality of play and storytelling that our vision for a game like this demands and that you deserve." If the studio maintains its current rate of release, Life is Strange 2 will reach its conclusion in 2020. The good news is that Dontnod's dedication to quality appears to be paying off so far. Eurogamer's Johnny Chiodini was impressed by Life is Strange 2's first episode last year, noting that while it was "oppressive in a way we've not seen from the series up to this point", it "certainly put my fears to rest - and it's left me hungry for more." Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 5 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store