#Naughty Dog

In a surprise update, Naughty Dog has released a new Chronological Experience mode for The Last of Us Part II Remastered, offering fans a fresh way to revisit the game's emotionally intense narrative. According to Naughty Dog, the original timeline, with its back-and-forth storytelling, was an intentional and integral part of how the studio wanted to communicate themes of trauma, revenge, and empathy. “We believe players will gain even deeper insight into Part II’s narrative,” said Jonathon Dornbush of Naughty Dog. However, some have echoed Naughty Dog’s own warnings, reminding newcomers that the original timeline’s fragmented structure plays a crucial role in the story’s pacing and impact. With this new mode, Naughty Dog offers longtime fans a new lens through which to view its complex characters and story arcs—without altering the core experience for new players. Neil Druckmann, the President of Naughty Dog, has teased that The Last of Us Part 3 may be in the works. In Naughty Dog's Grounded 2: Making The Last of Us Part 2, he states that it is still just a concept so far. Naughty Dog has announced that they are bringing their Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection to the PlayStation 5 console and PC. Read more in our articles including "The Last of Us Part II Can Now Be Played in Chronological Order, Though First‑timers Should Stick to Original" and "Neil Druckmann teases concept for The Last of Us Part 3".