It will be available on Steam for PC and Xbox One - it will be launched as part of Xbox Game Pass.When it comes to interpersonal relations, there’s something far worse than a broken heart: the restless mind.Īt least that’s one reading of “Tell Me Why,” a three-part narrative game from the studio behind “Life is Strange.” But “Tell Me Why” has ambitions beyond the tricks our brain can play on us. The game is set for release in Summer 2020 - in three separate chapters. Creating a playable lead trans character - and taking such care to get it right - raises the bar for future LGBTQ inclusion in gaming.' 'Tyler is a fully-realised, endearing character, whose story is not reduced to simplistic trans tropes. 'Microsoft and Dontnod have approached Tyler with a real commitment to authenticity,' said GLAAD's director of transgender representation Nick Adams.

To ensure the Life is Strange developer did the character justice, they worked with both Microsoft and LGBTQ advocacy organisation Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD). 'Not only did we cast a trans actor for the English part, but we’re working hard to find people in the localized languages as well and make sure we have a strong, representative performance no matter where in the world you might play the game.' 'The vocal cast was a priority from day one and it was important that we cast in a representative and authentic way,' said Staten. Speaking to the Hollywood Reporter, Xbox senior creative director revealed that the voice actor for Tyler - like the character - is also transgender. Microsoft has claimed Tyler to be 'the first playable video game hero from a major studio and publisher who is also transgender.'

Xbox Game Studios and Dontnod Entertainment have teamed for a new title featuring a transgender protagonist.Īnnounced at XO19, Tell Me Why is a narrative-driven title about twin protagonists Alyson and Tyler Ronan, with the latter being transgender.

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