While playing your way through the chapters of Life is Strange: Double Exposure, it’s worth keeping your eyes peeled for collectibles. Within the context of this article, there are Polaroids hidden in each chapter that can help piece together the story, although they aren’t vital. If you’re a completionist, or just enjoy the feeling of getting achievements, each chapter has its own achievement for collecting all of the Polaroids. There’s also another achievement for getting every Polaroid in every chapter, so it’s worth gathering them all!
Uncovering Polaroid Locations in Chapter 1
In Chapter 1 of Double Exposure, there are three Polaroids to gather. Here’s where to find them, and how to track them down if you’ve already completed the chapter and are going back in through Chapter Select.
Polaroid #1 – Reggie and Diamond
The first of the three Polaroids to be found in Chapter 1 is in the Snapping Turtle, and can be found relatively early in the chapter. After you’ve arrived at the Turtle with Safi, and you’ve discussed Chloe and Amanda, Max will be free to roam around the area to gather information. This is your opportunity to pick up the Polaroid, so make sure to use it.
To find the Polaroid, head left from the bar and into the separate room where the fireplace is, passing by Reggie and Diamond at their table. The Polaroid is located in the room beyond them, on the high bar table along the right-hand wall.
If you missed this Polaroid during your first playthrough of Chapter 1, you can explore the scene and pick it up by selecting “A Drink to Remember” under “Still Life” in Chapter Select.
Polaroid #2 – Snowman
The second Polaroid shows up after you’ve spent time with Safi and Moses on the Astronomy department balcony. After you’ve left the balcony yourself, and had some time to admire the campus under snow, head towards the beheaded snowman and then continue down this path.
Eventually, the path will briefly branch off to the left, before being blocked by a wooden gate. The second Polaroid can be found in front of this gate on the floor, and is hard to miss as there’s nothing else in the area to interact with.
To get to this Polaroid through Chapter Select, you’ll need to replay or explore the “Things Are Looking Up” scene under “Still Life”.
Polaroid #3 – Mascot Plushie
The third and final Polaroid in Chapter 1 can be found after the tragic events, and after Amanda decides that she’s coming over to Max’s place whether she likes it or not. While tidying up the place, make sure to look out for this one.
To find the third Polaroid, head downstairs and cross the main living space of Max’s house towards the telescope set up by the window. The third Polaroid can be found on the table just left of the telescope, and features the same plushie that you could take home earlier in the chapter.
If you need to go back and pick up this Polaroid after finishing the chapter for the first time, head to Chapter Select and then select “Upstairs, Downcast” under “Still Life”.
Maximize Your Collectible Experience
As players dive deeper into Life is Strange: Double Exposure, collecting these Polaroids not only enhances gameplay for completionists but also enriches the storytelling experience. Engaging with the environment and seeking out collectibles can lead to a greater understanding of character backgrounds and plot developments.
Remember, while not mandatory, collecting all Polaroids can unlock additional achievements and provide valuable content that ties the narrative together. Explore thoroughly and don’t rush through the chapters; these collectibles are woven into the world and can provide delightful surprises when discovered!
