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Troy Baker says The Last of Us 2's devastating final scene was originally at the start of the game

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Troy Baker says The Last of Us 2's devastating final scene was originally at the start of the game

The Last of Us 2 has the perfect video game ending for my money. Without spoiling anything in case you've yet to experience this masterpiece of a game, it's bitterly unsatisfying but somehow, thematically and narratively, the only way to wrap up the story in a way that does justice to the characters, who they are, and what they've all been through.

OK, now I will get into spoilers, so again, if somehow The Last of Us 2 has eluded you in the six years it's been out, go play that darned game and come back here when you're done so we can pick up the pieces together.

The very final scene of The Last of Us 2 is a heart-wrenching conversation between Joel and Ellie, obviously from before Joel was murdered by Abby. In it, Joel and Ellie attempt to reconcile their relationship, which is in tatters following the events of The Last of Us 1, when Joel saves Ellie from scientists trying to sacrifice her for the good of humanity. By doing so, Joel dashes hopes for a vaccine and Ellie is less than thankful to learn she could've saved humanity but didn't because of Joel's intervention.

This final conversation before Joel's death sees the father and adoptive daughter duo wrestle with their feelings for each other, but it's inconclusive. "I don't think I can ever forgive you for that... But I would like to try," Ellie says. "I'd like that," Joel responds, fighting back tears. It's an incredibly emotional moment that reminds you of a love between found family that both father and daughter wanted to salvage, but would never get the chance.


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