Two Point Hospital: A Stitch in Time

The Two Point Hospital: A Stitch in Time DLC was developed by Two Point Studios and published by SEGA. Released on February 23, 2021, for PC, macOS, and Linux, this expansion introduced players to a time-travel-themed hospital management experience. The DLC was later included in the Jumbo Edition for consoles, which launched on March 5, 2021, bringing the time-traveling hospitals to a broader audience. Set across three distinct time periods—medieval, prehistoric, and futuristic—players are tasked with managing hospitals affected by time anomalies, adding a unique twist to the game's simulation.

The inspiration for A Stitch in Time stemmed from the developers' desire to explore the concept of time travel within the hospital simulation genre. The storyline follows Captain Yesterday, an eccentric inventor whose creation, the Yesterizer, causes patients to appear through time portals. Players must manage these anomalies by curing 34 new illnesses, including 13 visual ailments, and navigating the challenges posed by each time period. The expansion also introduces new gameplay mechanics, such as the Time Tunnel and Portal systems, allowing players to send patients to appropriate time periods for treatment.

In terms of gameplay, A Stitch in Time offers three new hospitals: Clockwise-upon-Thyme, Clockwise-before-Thyme, and Clockwise-above-Thyme. Each hospital presents unique challenges and requires players to adapt their strategies to manage the influx of patients from different eras. The DLC also introduces new items and decorations inspired by the various time periods, allowing players to customize their hospitals' aesthetics. Additionally, new music tracks and DJ commentary add to the immersive experience, enhancing the game's whimsical and humorous tone.

Promotion for A Stitch in Time included an official trailer showcasing the new content and features, highlighting the time-traveling aspect and the new illnesses and hospitals. The DLC was met with a positive reception, with players praising the creative concept and the new challenges it introduced. Critics noted that while the expansion added interesting elements, some aspects, like the storyline, were not as prominently featured as expected. Overall, A Stitch in Time was considered a worthwhile addition for fans of Two Point Hospital, offering a fresh and imaginative take on the hospital simulation genre.