Gameplay fixes address visual inconsistencies, disappearing journal entries, leaderboard issues, and exploits, ensuring a smoother experience.

Naughty Dog’s Neil Druckmann has hinted that The Last of Us Part III may not happen, suggesting this could be the series' conclusion.

Naughty Dog has released a significant update for The Last of Us Part II Remastered, introducing a new Chronological Mode that allows players to experience the story in chronological order, providing deeper insights and a fresh perspective.

This new mode was developed with support from Nixxes and is designed to impact the game's pacing and narrative, which has historically been divisive among fans.

The update also includes various bug fixes and performance improvements across PS5 and PC, enhancing overall gameplay experience.

The timing of this update coincides with the end of HBO’s second season of The Last of Us adaptation and Neil Druckmann stepping away from the show to focus on future projects, including the studio’s upcoming game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.

This release follows increased interest after the HBO series' second season finale and the divisive reception of the TV adaptation, which has led to a strategic move to deepen the game's story.

The new chronological mode is expected to influence the game's pacing and narrative flow, offering fans a different way to engage with the story, which has been a point of contention.

The development of this mode was a complex process due to the game's intricate narrative structure, but the team successfully implemented it with support from Nixxes.

Naughty Dog expressed gratitude to fans for their ongoing support, highlighting recent releases and the popularity of the TV series, even as key figures like Neil Druckmann step back from the HBO adaptation.

Looking ahead, Naughty Dog is working on a sci-fi project titled Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, with Neil Druckmann taking a break from the show to focus on this and other upcoming games.

The update introduces new trophies and outfits, including Drake cosmetics, which can be unlocked by completing the game in the new chronological mode, adding replay incentives.