Life is Strange: Double Exposure not only brings back Max Caulfield and her time-bending powers, but also introduces a number of features. During the Double Exposure Interactive Panel Experience at PAX West 2024, the developers revealed a screen that offers players two intriguing options: “Explore Scene” and “Restart Scene.”

The “Explore Scene” feature allows players to go back to a scene they’ve already played, offering a second (or third, or fourth) chance to pick up items or clues they may have missed the first time around. For players who are meticulous about uncovering every secret and achieving 100% completion, this is a game-changer.

Then there’s the “Restart Scene” option. This lets you restart a scene from the beginning, creating a new save file. For those who like to experiment with different choices and outcomes, Restart lets you explore all the branching paths a scene offers before continuing, meaning you can see every possible outcome and understand how your choices shape the story.

For completionist players, these new options are perfect. Life is Strange games have always been about making choices and living with the consequences, but with the Explore and Restart options, you now have the flexibility to experience everything Double Exposure has to offer without worrying about missing something crucial. You can focus on the story during your first playthrough of a scene, knowing that you can come back later to pick up anything you missed or try out different choices.