Portale 2 -

Chell and PotatOS land in the abandoned 1950s-era labs. As they climb back up through the decades (the 60s, 70s, and 80s), they hear pre-recorded messages from Aperture’s founder, .

The game begins long after the events of the original Portal . Chell, the silent protagonist, is woken from a long stasis in a dilapidated "Relaxation Center" by , a chatty and bumbling personality core. As the facility crumbles around them, they attempt to escape but accidentally reactivate GLaDOS , the AI Chell "killed" in the first game. Portale 2

However, the power immediately goes to Wheatley's head. He becomes a megalomaniacal tyrant, shoves GLaDOS’s consciousness into a , and—in a fit of rage—sends both Chell and "PotatOS" falling miles down an elevator shaft into the oldest parts of the facility. The History of Aperture Chell and PotatOS land in the abandoned 1950s-era labs

Remembering that moon dust is a perfect portal conductor, Chell fires a portal directly at the . The resulting vacuum sucks Wheatley and the "Space Core" out into orbit. GLaDOS regains control of the facility and pulls Chell back to safety. The Ending Chell, the silent protagonist, is woken from a

Portal 2 is a direct sequel that expands the lore of Aperture Science, taking place centuries after the first game. Below is the complete narrative arc of the single-player story. The Awakening and GLaDOS's Return

GLaDOS, still bitter about her previous defeat, separates Chell from Wheatley and forces her back into a series of grueling tests while she rebuilds the facility. The Great Betrayal

Realizing Wheatley is dangerously incompetent and will accidentally destroy the entire facility, GLaDOS and Chell form an uneasy alliance to take him down. The Finale: To the Moon