The episode serves as a prequel to the primary events of Before the Storm , taking place in 2008 when Max and Chloe were 13 years old.

: The story focuses on a nostalgic "final fun day" where the two friends embark on a pirate-themed treasure hunt to find a time capsule they buried years prior.

: Players control Max Caulfield for a final time, with the original voice actress Hannah Telle reprising the role.

is a bonus episode released on March 5, 2018 , developed by Deck Nine Games and published by Square Enix . The "CODEX" designation refers to the specific release by the well-known scene group that cracked the game's digital rights management (DRM) for its initial PC launch . Core Narrative and Gameplay