Answering Kate’s call, or not answering it during Episode 2 ofLife is Strangedirectly impacts a huge moment later in the story. This guide will explain a general overview of what happens, and then a spoiler breakdown for those who want to know the exact details of the plot.
Consequences of Answering Kate’s Call in Life is Strange
While Max is glad to have been there for Kate when she needed her, Chloe and her mom will get into an argument while Max is on the phone, and Chloe will be upset with Max. This makes it somewhatharder for the pair to fall in love with each otherby the end of the game. However, during a very important conversation with Kate later on in Episode 2 ofLife is Strange, answering Kate’s call will makeconvincing her to do something significantly easier.
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Answering Kate’s Call SpoilersApart from lowering the chances of Max and Chloe developing feelings for each other by the end of the game, answering Kate’s call means it will be easier tosave Kate from killing herselflater on in the episode.
If Kate survives, Max can visit her in the hospital and get slightly more information about what happened to her the night of The Vortex Club party. She will also provide Max with Nathan’s room number when Max is trying to find evidence against him.
Consequences of Not Answering Kate’s Call in Life is Strange
Kate tells Max she is upset with her for not answering her call but says she understands Max still cares for her if players intervened instead of taking a photo during her confrontation with David inEpisode 1 ofLife is Strange. More importantly, ignoring Kate’s call will make itsignificantly harder to convince Kate of something importantlater in the story.
Chloe will be very happy that Max ignored Kate to focus on her, andthe decision counts toward them falling in love with each otherby the end of the game. This isn’t guaranteed to happen at this point, however, as there are still two opportunities that can stop this from occurring duringMax’s story inLife is Strange.
Not Answering Kate’s Call SpoilersThisbigLife is Strangedecisionhas a big consequence attached to it, as saving Kate’s life when she is attempting to commit suicide at the end of the episode is much harder. There are five/six dialogue choices players must make nearly perfectly to convince Kate not to jump. Ignoring her call gives three wrong options during the third dialogue choice. If two wrong dialogue choices are made during the whole conversation, Kate will jump off the roof.
Should You Answer Kate’s Call or Ignore It?
This is animportant choice to make inLife is Strangeif players wish to convince Kate of something easier later in the story. Although she can be convinced without taking her call, it is hard to do so without knowing the correct decisions in advance.To help guarantee Kate’s happiness, players should answer her call. Those who want to seeChloe and Max develop feelings for each other should ignore Kate’s call instead.
Life is Strange: Remastered Collectionis out now for PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Google Stadia, with a Switch version releasing later in 2022.
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