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Choosing to report Nathan or hide the truth in Life is Strange during Episode 1 has consequences that span all five episodes. So, this guide will cover a general overview of what happens, and then a spoiler breakdown for those who don't mind knowing the exact ramifications of their decision.
Consequences of Reporting Nathan in Life is Strange
If Max chooses to report Nathan in Life is Strange, he will be incredibly antagonistic toward her throughout the rest of the story, but Chloe won't be happy with Max's decision. There is also a point in a later episode where Nathan can get suspended if Max blames him for something else, and reporting him helps achieve this.
Reporting Nathan SpoilersThe biggest consequences of reporting Nathan in Life is Strange are:
- Nathan will break into Max's room to leave a threatening message and a photo.
- Max receives two threatening texts.
- Principal Wells and Mr. Jefferson don't believe Max's accusation against Nathan.
- Nathan will be suspended if Max blames him for an incident involving Kate.
- Nathan steals a picture from Max's room.
Consequences of Hiding the Truth in Life is Strange
Hiding the truth about Nathan will cause him to be slightly less hostile toward Max throughout the game, and Chloe will be happy about the decision. If Max tries to get him suspended later on for another incident, it will only work if Max doesn't take the blame for something Chloe does in her room during Episode 1 of Life is Strange.
Hiding the Truth Spoilers
The biggest consequences of the decision in Life is Strange to hide the truth are:
- Nathan will not break into Max's room to leave a threatening message and a photo.
- Max receives only one threatening text.
- Mr. Jefferson still doesn't believe Max's accusation against Nathan.
- If blamed for the incident with Kate, Nathan can only be suspended if Max didn't take the blame for Chloe during Episode 1.
- Max will get suspended instead if she blames Nathan after taking the blame for Chloe.
- Nathan won't steal a picture from Max's room.
Should You Report Nathan or Hide the Truth?
Although it's not the most important choice to make in Life is Strange, deciding to report Nathan, or hide the truth, does color the story differently. The principal and Mr. Jefferson won't believe Max's accusation no matter what option is picked, but it is easier to get Nathan suspended if players decide to report him. Additionally, more plot clues are provided when Nathan is reported.
Hiding the truth means blaming Chloe in order to get him suspended, which will have a significant negative impact on their relationship going forward. There is no way for Max and Chloe to fall in love with each other if Max blames Chloe in order to get Nathan suspended. Theirs is a relationship that actually matters in a video game, so it's definitely worth considering the consequences of this decision.
It's not required for him to leave Blackwell Academy, however, so players should feel free to shape Max's story in Life is Strange whichever way they please when deciding whether to report Nathan or hide the truth in Episode 1.
Life is Strange: Remastered Collection is out now for PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Google Stadia, with a Switch version releasing later in 2022.
