From the developers of Life is Strange comes Lost Records: Bloom & Rage. This narrative adventure promises to transport players back to the dreamy 90s as you investigate the ups, downs, and dark secrets of four high school girls.
If you’re looking to explore the picturesque town of Velvet Cove, keep on reading for all the key gameplay details you need to know about Lost Records: Bloom & Rage.
The Gameplay
Set in two opposing timelines, one in 1995 and the other in 2022, experience the hazy summer of the 90s in which the lives of four girls will change forever and the dark secret they must confront 27 years later.
You play as Swann, one of the three girls, as you get to know your new friends and uncover their lives and battles. Each interaction is lifelike and will poise you to make a choice which could have positive or negative impacts on those around you. Both your actions and words will shape your relationships with the other girls. Will your friendship wither over the years or will it feel like you were never really apart at all?
Explore Velvet Cove, an idyllic Michigan town, armed with your trusty camcorder. Whether you want to film for fun or to uncover any secrets hidden away, there’s plenty for you to capture from dense woodlands to serene lakes. All of which is set to the backdrop of a dreampop soundtrack that seamlessly blends nostalgia and ethereal vibes.
Does Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Include Multiplayer
Developers have confirmed that Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is a single-player experience only. However, thanks to live streaming, you can still share all the 90s nostalgia with your friends.
Don’t know where to start? Be sure to take a look at our collection of live streaming for all the key details you need to know.
Is Lost Records: Bloom & Rage a PC Exclusive?
As of release on February 18th 2025, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage will be available to play on a multitude of platforms. This includes PC, PlayStation 5, and XBOX Series X/S.
Official PC System Specification
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 4570 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i5 10600KF or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X |
| Memory | 12GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 5300 XT | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT |
Best PCs to Play Lost Records: Bloom & Rage
Is your set-up not equipped with the hardware you need to enjoy the 90s in glorious detail? At Overclockers UK, you can find a whole range of PCs and laptops that are perfect for playing Lost Records: Bloom & Rage.
We’ve showcased a selection below, but you can also click the relevant buttons to explore our full collections.
Refract Jade Pre-Built PC
- Pre-built gaming PC
- Designed for mid-tier gaming and budding content creators
- AMD Ryzen 7 7700 CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti
- Up to 32GB DDR5 RAM
- 1TB M.2 SSD
OcUK Gaming Calcite Pre-Built PC
- Pre-built gaming PC
- Intel Core i7 14700KF CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti Super
- Up to 32GB DDR5 RAM
- Windows 11 Home included
ASUS ROG Strix G16 Gaming Laptop
- 16.0’’ WUXGA display
- 165Hz refresh rate
- Intel Core i7 13650HX CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060
- 16GB DDR5 RAM
- 1TB M.2 SSD
OcUK Gaming Buzzard Configurable PC
- Configurable gaming PC
- Adjustable base hardware specification
- As standard includes an Intel i7 13700F CPU and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT
- Up to 64GB DDR5 RAM
- Windows 11 Home included
OcUK Gaming Katana Configurable PC
- Configurable gaming PC
- Customisable base hardware spec to suit you
- As standard includes an Intel i7 14700KF CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti Super
- Up to 64GB DDR5 RAM
- Optional secondary storage drive
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*Prices correct at time of writing and PC specs are subject to change.
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