Life is Strange Reunion Achievements

Life is Strange: Reunion has finally arrived, bringing back the iconic duo of Max Caulfield and Chloe Price for a brand-new adventure filled with mystery and emotional weight. For completionists and trophy hunters, the life is strange reunion achievements offer a challenging yet rewarding way to experience every narrative branch the developers at Deck Nine have crafted. To unlock all life is strange reunion achievements, you will need a mix of sharp observation for hidden collectibles and careful decision-making during high-stakes scenes that determine the fate of the cast.

This guide provides a roadmap to the full 1,000 Gamerscore or Platinum trophy. While many achievements are tied to story progression, a significant portion are missable or require specific actions across multiple chapters. Whether you are hunting for Max’s photos, Chloe’s sketches, or the elusive "Super Max" ending, follow these steps to ensure you don't miss a single beat in Arcadia Bay's latest chapter.

Achievement Overview and Roadmap

The game features a total of 29 achievements. Achieving the full completion requires at least two partial playthroughs due to the mutually exclusive achievements tied to your original Life is Strange (2015) ending choice.

💡 Tip: Use Chapter Select after your first playthrough to "mop up" any missing photos, sketches, or podcasts. However, "Optional Evidence" must be collected in a single continuous run for the Major Gumshoe achievement.

Missable Achievements: Early Game

Several life is strange reunion achievements appear early in the game and can be easily overlooked if you progress the story too quickly.

The Bucket Challenge (Class Act)

In the "Class Act" scene, head toward the scaffolding near the fine arts building. You will see a janitor cleaning graffiti. To earn this achievement, watch the cutscene where he washes it away, then use Max’s rewind power. Interact with the bucket to move it. When the janitor returns, he will knock the bucket over instead of cleaning the wall, preserving the art and unlocking the trophy.

Going Once... Going Twice! (Open Mic Night)

During the "Open Mic Night" scene at the bar, Max can participate in a silent auction. You must interact with the bidding sheet three separate times. After the second bid, Vinh will outbid you. Talk to Lucas to learn about his "new medium," then return to the table. After Vinh cheats by sneaking his name on last, rewind time, bid again, and choose the option to steal the pen so he cannot sign.

Soul of a Poet (Open Mic Night)

This is a test of patience. Approach the stage during the Open Mic Night and listen to the poet. You must stay and listen to four complete poems. Do not walk away until the poet takes a final bow and the achievement pops.

The Podcast Overload Guide

There are nine podcasts hidden throughout the game. To unlock the Podcast Overload achievement, you must interact with the specific flyers or QR codes found in various environments.

Major Gumshoe: Optional Evidence Locations

Unlike photos or sketches, Optional Evidence does not track via Chapter Select for the achievement. You must find all pieces in a single playthrough. This is often cited as the hardest of the life is strange reunion achievements to obtain.

1. Reggie’s Notes (Class Act): Help Reggie with his photography assignment at the water sculpture, then read his notebook.
2. Bulletin Board Papers (Class Act): Inspect all four papers on the school bulletin board.
3. Fremont Map (Fremont Street): Look inside the passenger door of the truck. This is highly missable!
4. Abraasis Flyer (Fremont Street): Found on the trunk of the car in the parking lot.
5. Jack Parsons Article (Admin Sleuth): In the library, find the "History of the Occult" book and bring it to Loretta. Ask her about the name Jack Parsons.
6. Demolition Contract (Admin Sleuth): Inside Owen's office, check the desk drawer before using the computer or phone.
7. Fireworks Receipt (Times in Turtle): Examine the fireworks at the end of the bar and complete the full conversation with Amanda.
8. The Blueprint (Mayabond Party): When playing as Chloe in the secret room, you must choose the Attack option during the confrontation to secure the blueprint.

The Path to Super Max: Saving Everyone

The Super Max achievement is the ultimate goal for many players. It requires a series of perfect decisions and item collections throughout the game to ensure every character survives the final fire.

Step 1: Build Relationships

Early on, support Sophie and tell Safy about the fire in the "Times in Turtle" chapter. Building trust is essential for the dialogue checks in the "In the Lighthouse" scene.

Step 2: Correct Accusations

To prevent the school and the Abraasis house from burning down early, you must identify the correct culprits:

• Accuse Ren: During "Chloe's Decision," use the evidence gathered from the Backtalk mini-game with Ren to accuse him in front of Noelle. This unlocks Bottled It!.
• Accuse Vin: During "Max's Decision," Max must accuse Vin. This allows her to later convince him to stand down, unlocking Second Chance.

Step 3: The Fire Rescue (Line of Fire)

During the final disaster, you must act as a hero using specific items:

• The Mask & Wrench: Enter the custodian's closet. Turn the shut-off valve and pick up the mask and the wrench.
• Save Janette & Noel: Give Noel the mask and tell her Janette is in the observatory. Noel will save her and survive because of the mask.
• Turn on Sprinklers: Use the breaker box in the closet.
• Save Anthony: Run to the front of the building and use the wrench to smash the window, allowing Anthony to escape.

Warning: If you fail to give Noel the mask before telling her Janette's location, Noel may perish in the attempt to save her, voiding the Super Max achievement.

Chloe’s Sketches and Max’s Photos

To unlock All These Memories, you must find every collectible for both protagonists. Max takes photos of the environment, while Chloe sketches in her book.

• Max's Photos: Look for prompts like "Take Photo" on objects like the gourds in the Science Center, the squirrels near the school steps, or the "Wall of Heroes" in the final chapter.
• Chloe's Sketches: These are often found by interacting with objects twice. For example, look at the skull in the trash can behind the bar, then interact again to sketch it. Don't miss the snapping turtle coaster in "Lying and Waiting."

For more details on the game's development and official updates, visit the official Square Enix Life is Strange site.

FAQ

Q: Can I get both "Blue Haired Girl" and "Dead Girl Walking" in one save?

A: No. These life is strange reunion achievements are tied to the choice you made in the first game. You must complete the game once with "Save Chloe" selected and once with "Sacrifice Chloe" selected in the initial settings to earn both.

Q: What happens if I miss a piece of Optional Evidence?

A: If you miss a piece of evidence, you cannot simply go back via Chapter Select to fix it for the Major Gumshoe achievement. You will need to start a new playthrough or load a save from before the missed item and play through to the end from that point.

Q: Do I have to win all Backtalk encounters for an achievement?

A: Yes, the Sass Queen achievement requires you to win every Backtalk mini-game in a single playthrough. Key encounters include Noelle in "Lying and Waiting" and Ren in "Chloe's Decision."

Q: Is there a specific order to save people in the fire?

A: Yes. You should prioritize turning the water valves and giving Noel the mask before telling her where Janette is. Saving Anthony with the wrench should be your final action before exiting the area.