Naughty Dog is at it again, folks. No, it's not The Last of Us Part III and no, it's not a brand-new IP. It's The Last of Us Part II… again. But wait, this time it's different. This time, they've shuffled the story into chronological order. That's right, thanks to a free update, you can now rewatch the emotional trauma unfold like a tragic, slow-burning calendar of pain. No more flashbacks or artistic structure - just heartbreak in linear sequence.
To be fair, this update is kind of fascinating. I have always wondered how this story would have felt like if we didn't jump forwards and backwards in time throughout the game, will it be more impactful or actually less? well, now we can find out. And yes, there are rewards: new trophies and the chance to unlock Joel dressed like Nathan Drake, which is basically Naughty Dog admitting they only have two games and they're just going to keep remixing them until the end of time.
So go ahead, dive back in if you dare. Just don't expect new story beats - only new ways to emotionally spiral.