Deck Nine Games, famously known for its work on Life is Strange: Before the Storm has recently announced that it plans to continue its partnership with Square Enix. The studio and publisher will work together on a future project, though details on what it is are unknown at this time.
“We couldn’t be happier,” said Jeff Litchford, Vice President at Deck Nine Games. “Our passion is meaningful storytelling, relatable characters and rich gameplay. Square Enix is an incredible, world-class partner who shares our passion.”
Deck Nine rose to prominence for its work on the prequel to the award-winning Life is Strange. Life is Strange: Before the Storm served to deepen the story surrounding fan-favorite characters from the first game, primarily on Chloe Price and her relationship with Rachel Amber. Though the game faced bumps due to an ongoing voice actor strike, it received positive reception all-around. We also reviewed each of the series’ episodes, which you can read here; Episode 1, Episode 2, Episode 3, Farewell.
With the new project on the horizon, Deck Nine is actively recruiting new members to its studio. Some of the roles available include a Creative Director position, as well as openings for programmers, character artists, and additional help for its full performance in-house motion capture studio. You can learn more about these available positions here.
