Main character

Maxine Caulfield is a shy, thoughtful teen with a passion for photography and a deep sense of empathy. Beneath her quiet nature is a sharp wit and fierce loyalty, especially to her best friend, Chloe. Her playful side peeks through in moments like her iconic line, "Ready for the mosh pit, shaka brah!"

Though introspective, Max is not withdrawn—she’s curious, emotionally aware, and driven to protect the people she loves.

In Life is Strange, Max faces an impossible choice: save Chloe or save her hometown. Choosing Chloe comes with a heavy cost. She’s thankful to have her, but the weight of that decision still lingers. Coping together is hard—but necessary.

Max moves through life with quiet strength and a haunted heart, shaped by the burden of her power to rewind time. It offers second chances, but never without sacrifice. No path is clean. No outcome is without pain.

As Max reflects:
“I am merely the dust beneath the wings of the butterfly, and the wind can be cruel to the dust it carries.”

She’s been through more than most could bear, but she’s still standing. Still Max. And with Chloe beside her, she’s learning how to move forward.