Captain Spirit is a new Life is Strange spin-off that you can play for free later this month

By Sam Loveridge
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An adorable little spin-off based in the Life is Strange universe

In something that nobody expected - and definitely with a price no-one expected -  Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit is an all-new Life is Strange spin-off featuring a young boy with a big imagination. Launching for free on June 26 on PS4, Xbox One and PC, the Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit basically channels all of our childhoods.

Don't panic, this isn't Life is Strange 2, it's something else entirely; a new story told within the universe of Life is Strange. It tells the story of Chris, a 10-year-old boy who basically wants to be a superhero. His big imagination takes him - and you - on a big adventure, on one rather ordinary Saturday that turns into one rather extrarodinary. 

This self-contained narrative experience apparently contains plenty of hidden secrets that you'll discover through multiple playthroughs, and will also feature links to the brand new story that'll come, eventually, with Life is Strange 2. 

“We have always imagined Life is Strange as a diverse universe filled with interesting characters and stories to tell. The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit and the story of Chris is one of many stories that we really want to share with the world," said Michel Koch and Raoul Barbet, Creative Directors of Life is Strange at DontNod Entertainment.

Sam Loveridge
Sam Loveridge
Global Editor-in-Chief, GamesRadar+

Sam Loveridge is the Global Editor-in-Chief of GamesRadar, and joined the team in August 2017. Sam came to GamesRadar after working at TrustedReviews, Digital Spy, and Fandom, following the completion of an MA in Journalism. In her time, she's also had appearances on The Guardian, BBC, and more. Her experience has seen her cover console and PC games, along with gaming hardware, for a decade, and for GamesRadar, she's in charge of the site's overall direction, managing the team, and making sure it's the best it can be. Her gaming passions lie with weird simulation games, big open-world RPGs, and beautifully crafted indies. She plays across all platforms, and specializes in titles like Pokemon, Assassin's Creed, The Sims, and more. Basically, she loves all games that aren't sports or fighting titles! In her spare time, Sam likes to live like Stardew Valley by cooking and baking, growing vegetables, and enjoying life in the countryside.