Summary
- Don't Nod delays Lost Records: Bloom and Rage Tape 2 by a month to April 15 for bug fixes and storytelling enhancements.
- Fans can expect a surprise from Don't Nod on social media during the extended wait between the two Tapes.
- Tape 1 of Lost Records releases on February 18 with the narrative adventure set to follow a two-part episodic release style.
Don't Nod has announced that Tape 2 of its upcoming narrative adventure game Lost Records: Bloom and Rage has been delayed by almost one month. Known for creating the acclaimed Life is Strange franchise that's now handled by Deck Nine Games, Don't Nod has been releasing titles in a wide array of different genres and styles over the past few years. Lost Records: Bloom and Rage seems like more of a return to form for the studio as a Life is Strange-like narrative adventure.
Filled with a ton of 90s nostalgia, Lost Records: Bloom and Rage follows the story of four high school girls on an adventure that looks to center around music, hence the game's title. Like Life is Strange, Lost Records seems to be heavily driven by its narrative as players meet new characters and explore the Michigan-inspired town of Velvet Cove. The game somewhat follows Don't Nod's release style of the first few episodic Life is Strange games, as it'll be rolled out in two parts called "Tapes." Tape 1 is due out on February 18, with Tape 2 originally set to follow one month later, on March 18.
Lost Records: Bloom and Rage Devs Talk the Importance of Diversity In-Game and Out
Lost Records: Bloom and Rage, Don't Nod's upcoming narrative adventure, aims to feature real people out of a second nature drive for diversity.
Now, it seems the gap between Lost Records' two Tapes has widened. In a new FAQ post about the game, Don't Nod updated the game's release date information, announcing it's pushed the release of Lost Records: Bloom and Rage's Tape 2 back nearly a whole month to April 15. Thankfully, Tape 1 is still on track for February 18, and Don't Nod expressed it needed more time to clean up bugs and "enhance the storytelling" of Tape 2.
Lost Records: Bloom and Rage Tape 2 Delayed To April 15
In the same post, Don't Nod promised fans that, to make up for Tape 2's delay, it has something in store on social media to hold players over. What exactly Don't Nod means by this is a mystery. Perhaps it could relate to a reveal of in-game cosmetics or even a giveaway, but Don't Nod worded it in such a way that makes it seem like it's simply a small extra for fans. Spring 2025 is a busy time for game releases, so Lost Records fans having more time between Tapes could be a good thing.
Tape 1 of Don't Nod's Lost Records: Bloom and Rage is set to come to Xbox, PlayStation, and PC on February 18. With two months to wait until Tape 2, fans should keep an eye on Don't Nod's social media in the weeks following Tape 1 for word on what this mysterious surprise might be.
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WHERE TO PLAY
Rewind back to the 90s and live the defining summer of four high school girls as they forge bonds through their growing friendship, their punk band, and an unexplained event that will forever change their lives.
A 27-YEAR PROMISE
Navigate between dual timelines and shape both narratives – in 1995 and 2022 – with each offering a piece of the larger puzzle: the life-changing secrets they uncovered back then and why they’re reuniting now, after all these years. Together, in this place, they’re forced to try and remember clearly the fateful memories that have eluded them for the past 27 years.
CAPTURE & CONNECT
Connect with your newfound sisterhood through lifelike interactions and conversations that feel real: engage in immersive dialogue that changes based on where you look and what you say; where you can do things like interrupt and ignore. Grab your camcorder and explore, filming Velvet Cove and capturing the essence of its people, places, and lush nature. Film just for the fun of it or try to find the dark secrets tucked away.
GIRLS TO THE FRONT
Play as Swann and get to know your new friends, each with their own lives and battles. Come out of your shell and embrace rebellion over the summer as you form friendships with Nora, Autumn, and Kat. Through your actions and words, you’ll shape your relationships with each of them on your journey to self-discovery. Will your bond wither over the years or will it feel like you were barely separated at all?
A NOSTALGIC DREAMSCAPE
In a picturesque corner of Michigan in 1995 lies the seemingly sleepy little town of Velvet Cove. Between dense woodlands and serene lakes, it’s a place where beauty meets the bizarre. Cloaked in a carefully crafted dreampop soundtrack that blends nostalgia and ethereal vibes, you’ll definitely find it all nice and relaxing...
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Number of Players
- Single-player
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Unknown
- PC Release Date
- February 18, 2025
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- February 18, 2025
- PS5 Release Date
- February 18, 2025
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
- Genre(s)
- Mystery, Adventure, Narrative
