In The Last of Us Part 2, you will encounter several chapters that are divided into different missions and encounters. In this article, we give you a clear overview so you always know where you currently are.
The Last of Us Part 2 tells an intense, emotional, and deliberately fragmented story. Instead of a classic linear structure, Naughty Dog guides you through multiple perspectives, timelines, and locations. To help you keep track of where you are in the story at any time, you will find a complete overview of all chapters and missions here, including a short description of what to expect in terms of gameplay.
- Warning: This chapter overview contains some spoilers related to the structure of the game. Major story revelations or twists are deliberately not explained, but the order of events may still hint at the overall progression.
General Overview
- Number of chapters: 11
- Number of missions / encounters: 46
- Average playtime: approx. 25 hours
- Completionist run (exploration and collectibles): 35 to 45 hours
The chapters are fixed, but after finishing the game you can replay each chapter individually. This is especially useful for trophies, collectibles, and alternative playstyles.
Chapter 1: Jackson
Missions:
- Prologue
- Waking Up
- The Overlook
- Patrol
- The Horde
- The Chalet
- Packing Up
Chapter 2: Seattle – Day 1
Missions:
- The Gate
- Downtown
- Eastbrook Elementary
- Capitol Hill
- Channel 13
- The Tunnels
- The Theater
- The Birthday Gift
Chapter 3: Seattle – Day 2
Missions:
- Hillcrest
- Finding Strings
- The Seraphites
- St. Mary’s Hospital
Chapter 4: Seattle – Day 3
Missions:
- Road to the Aquarium
- The Flooded City
- Infiltration
Chapter 5: The Park
Mission:
- Tracking Lesson
Chapter 6: Seattle – Day 1
Missions:
- The Stadium
- On Foot
- The Forward Base
- The Aquarium
- Hostile Territory
- Winter Visit
- The Forest
- The Coast
- Return to the Coast
Chapter 7: Seattle – Day 2
Missions:
- The Shortcut
- The Descent
- Ground Zero
- Return to the Aquarium
Chapter 8: Seattle – Day 3
Missions:
- The Marina
- The Island
- The Escape
- The Confrontation
Chapter 9: The Farm
Mission:
- The Farm
Chapter 10: Santa Barbara
Missions:
- 2425 Constance
- Pushing Inland
- The Resort
- The Beach
Chapter 11: The Farm – Epilogue
Mission:
- Epilogue
Why the chapters of The Last of Us Part 2 are so special
The Last of Us Part 2 uses its chapters not only as gameplay segments, but as a narrative tool. Shifts in perspective, jumps in time, and contrasts between calm and violence ensure that you do not just experience the story, but also reflect on it.
If you want to check how far you have progressed, revisit collectibles, or simply understand the structure better, this chapter overview offers a reliable point of reference.
