"Ties That Bind - Part 2" was initially slated for a worldwide release on December 20, 2016, for PC (via Steam and the Telltale Store), PlayStation Network, Xbox Live Arcade, iOS, and Android.[1][5] However, it was released a day earlier in North America on December 19, 2016, and then worldwide on December 21, 2016.[1] A Nintendo Switch version was later released worldwide on January 21, 2020.[1]<br />Plot Summary and Key Events<br /><br />The episode continues immediately after the events of "Ties That Bind - Part 1," with Javier leading a group of refugees towards the safety of a nearby town, Prescott, in the wake of escalating trouble.[1]<br /><br />The episode opens with a flashback to the García residence before the apocalypse, showing an interaction between Javier and Kate, where Kate accidentally breaks David's military glass and cuts her hand.[1] Players can choose to either hold onto Kate's hand or let go, and then confront David about Kate leaving him or let the argument go.[1][2]<br /><br />The main narrative picks up with Javier dealing with the aftermath of Mariana's death and Kate's critical injury.[1] Depending on the player's choice in the previous episode, Javier either wakes up with Clementine, who explains the New Frontier and helps him bury Mariana, or he goes with his family to Prescott where Eleanor performs surgery on Kate.[1]<br /><br />The peace at Prescott is short-lived as the New Frontier, led by Badger and Max, arrive seeking revenge for their group's deaths.[1] A confrontation ensues, with Francine taken hostage.[1] Regardless of whether Javier surrenders or opens fire, a firefight breaks out, resulting in Francine's death and Prescott being overrun by walkers and the New Frontier.[1][2] Javier, Clementine, Kate, Gabe, Eleanor, Tripp, and Conrad manage to escape.[1]<br /><br />The group then decides to head to Richmond, believing it has the medical resources Kate needs.[1] Along the way, they encounter Paul "Jesus" Monroe, a familiar character from The Walking Dead comic series, who reveals that Richmond is now controlled by the New Frontier.[1][3] This revelation leads the group to accompany Jesus through an unused train tunnel to reach Richmond.[1]<br /><br />A significant plot point involves Clementine revealing her past affiliation with the New Frontier, including having their mark on her arm.[1] Conrad overhears this and, distressed by the loss of his home and wife, attempts to use Clementine as a bargaining chip with the New Frontier, holding Gabe hostage.[1] This leads to a critical player choice: Javier can either agree to Conrad's plan, betraying Clementine's trust, or shoot and kill Conrad.[1][2]<br /><br />The episode concludes with the group reaching Richmond. They find Eleanor's car with Kate still inside, but Eleanor is missing.[1] Driven by Kate's worsening condition, Javier approaches the New Frontier gates. Max meets them, and the group is stunned to discover that David, Javier's brother, is the leader of the New Frontier.<br />Player Choices and Impact<br /><br />"Ties That Bind - Part 2
