Don't Think Too Much About It
Andrew: I wonder how many people will actually jump down the chasm to find this area.
Andrew: If they noticed all the references to the intro cutscene, they might have realized that's what they're meant to do.
Andrew: Though, I hope they don't get too pissed off about being sent all the way back to Outskirts.
Andrew: Also to all you lore masters out there...
Andrew: I'm well aware there's a big time skip between Survivor / Monk's intro and the start of the game.
Andrew: Don't think too much about it.
Andrew: Just enjoy this reference as a cool little easter egg.