
You Can Now Play ‘The Last of Us Part II’ in Chronological Order
Megan Farokhmanesh
created: July 8, 2025, 7 p.m. | updated: July 10, 2025, 3:47 p.m.
The video Game publisher Naughty Dog released a free update to The Last of Us Part II today that adds a new chronological story mode.
In the original version of The Last of Us Part II, players switch between dual protagonists Ellie and Abby, whose stories are told through a mix of flashbacks and present-day events.
The chronological mode is aimed at players who’ve already played through the original version of the game.
It’s rare, though not unheard of, for games with nonlinear stories to eventually offer a chronological version.
For players who want to experience a game’s story without time jumps, the choice to move chronologically offers a more straightforward experience.
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