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Life is Strange: Before Storm

Choice-based narrative game

SQUARE ENIX Ltd · com.squareenix.lis.bts

3.5 out of 5 (63 ratings) 1M+ downloads v1.1.4 56.9 MB Android 6.0+ PEGI 16 · Medium Maturity

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version
v1.1.4 (121)
Updated
Jan 30, 2026 (8 months ago)
APK size
56.9 MB
Requires
Android 6.0+ (API 23)
CPU support
ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics
OpenGL ES 3.0+
Category
Role Playing (game)
Listed since
Aug 8, 2023 (at least)
Permissions
15 (2 sensitive)
Website
square-enix.com/eng
Developer contact
[email protected]
Privacy
Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Life is Strange: Before Storm is a game by SQUARE ENIX Ltd in the Role Playing category, listed since at least August 2023. It includes native code for ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 1.1.1, the minimum Android version rose from 5.1 to 6.0. It asks for 15 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: read shared storage and modify shared storage. Compared with version 1.1.1, it adds 6 new permissions: “Modify shared storage”, “Access adservices attribution”, “Access adservices topics” and 3 more. The game offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

Ratings

3.5out of 563 ratings
  • 5 ★48%
  • 4 ★10%
  • 3 ★11%
  • 2 ★5%
  • 1 ★27%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

What's new in v1.1.4

** Release Notes ** * Support added for newer OS versions and device models. * Various fixes and optimizations for newer devices. * Social media integrations have been removed.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Life is Strange: Before the Storm features Chloe Price a 16 year-old rebel who forms an unlikely friendship with Rachel Amber, a beautiful and popular girl destined for success. When Rachel’s world is turned upside down by a family secret it takes their newfound alliance to give each other the strength to overcome their demons. - Choice and consequence driven narrative adventure - Multiple endings depending on the choices you make - ‘Backtalk’ - A risk/reward conversation mode that allows Chloe to use her barbed tongue to provoke or get her way - Make your mark on the world with witty tags and drawings - Choose Chloe’s outfit and see how people react to your look - Distinct Licensed indie soundtrack & original score by Daughter ** Supported Devices ** * OS: SDK 28, 9 “Pie”or higher * RAM: 3GB or higher (4GB recommended) * CPU: Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55) or higher Lower-end devices may have technical issues, leading to a less than preferable experience, or may not support the game at all. ** Release Notes ** * Support added for newer OS versions and device models. * Various fixes and optimizations for newer devices. * Social media integrations have been removed.

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v1.1.1. Since v1.1.4 it requires Android 6.0+.

All 2 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jan 30, 2026.
  • Certificate issued to “Square Enix” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
  • Same certificate as the other version checked

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature under review Jan 30, 2026
  • Validated against Google Play Jan 30, 2026
  • Signed byO=Square Enix
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)E0:66:E2:1C:C6:43:A3:1A:C5:D3:63:D4:E9:3F:90:D8:E1:4D:6A:03
  • File MD569ec67b0292c9d0b175deaa11f01b105
  • Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (15)

Life is Strange: Before Storm requests 15 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

Life is Strange: Before Storm APK: questions and answers

How much space does Life is Strange: Before Storm need?

The APK is 56.9 MB, and the game also needs 1.6 GB of extra data (OBB files). Leave about 1.8 GB free for the installation.

Is there a version of Life is Strange: Before Storm for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 6.0 or later. Version 1.1.1 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.1 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 1.1.1 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is Life is Strange: Before Storm free?

The APK is free to download, but the game offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Life is Strange: Before Storm APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the other version checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 69ec67b0292c9d0b175deaa11f01b105.

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