There was a reason behind one of the biggest gaming deaths of all time.

Why Did Abby Kill Joel in The Last of Us 2?

Joel’s early-game death inTLOU2was perpetrated by a mysterious new character named Abby (voiced by Laura Bailey).

Abby holding a golf club in The Last of Us Part II

While shocking at the moment, throughout the game, players peel back layers on Abby.

Through flashbacks and supplemental dialogue, Naughty Dog reveals why Abby killed Joel.

Abby’s revenge plot begins here, on the premises during Joel’s Salt Lake City escape.

Joel bloodied and dead in The Last of Us Part II

However, that might be a little naive.

However, it feels like Joel will die at some point in this next batch of episodes.

The Last of Us Part IIis available now forPlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC.

Abby and Jerry Anderson looking at each other in The Last of Us Part II

Jerry and Abby Anderson in a doctor’s office in The Last of Us Part II

Jerry Anderson in surgical garb dead on the floor covered in blood in The Last of Us Part II

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