Ashly Burch Reacts to Missing Out on Life is Strange: Reunion
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
Ashly Burch reveals she was not asked to return as Chloe Price in Life is Strange: Reunion, though the original voice actor still holds the franchise close to her heart.
The upcoming Life is Strange: Reunion aims to wrap up the iconic journey of Max Caulfield and Chloe Price. Fans tuning into creator streams and community discussions are buzzing about the final chapter, but one major voice from the franchise's past will not be involved. Ashly Burch, who originally brought Chloe to life in the 2015 episodic hit, recently shared that she was not asked to reprise her role for the upcoming finale, learning about the project alongside the rest of the community.
Despite the recasting, Burch holds no ill will and notes that the characters will always occupy a special place in her heart. Rhianna DeVries previously took over the role for the 2017 prequel Before the Storm and returns here to voice Chloe alongside Max. While original voice talent transitions are always a delicate subject for long-running narrative franchises, Burch remains grateful that players still care deeply about the dynamic between the two protagonists over a decade after their debut.
As anticipation builds for the March 26 launch on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, the community is weighing how this finale will handle its legacy characters. Voice actors hold immense sway over how players connect with digital worlds, and major casting shifts inevitably spark heavy debate across social feeds and creator circles. For more details on the casting update and the original interview, you can read the full report over at Eurogamer.
Tags: Life is Strange, Ashly Burch, Square Enix, Narrative Games, Gaming News
Original article: Eurogamer