8 Exact Moments We Knew Video Game Characters Were Doomed To Die

2. Playing As Abby - The Last Of Us Part 2

Ever since the very first trailer was revealed, fans hypothesised that Joel had to die in The Last of Us Part 2. This was a game all about Ellie's revenge and no revenge on the part of the character or the player would be more justified than that of Joel's murder.

Consequently, even if you hadn't seen the leaks, every moment spent with him was met with unease, especially if you'd seen the trailer showing the inciting incident, which suggested Ellie's journey would be sparked by a murder (hinted to be Dina's) in a certain house.

While you might have been fooled by the sneaky marketing however, it becomes clear who the real victim is going to be early on, as soon as you play as Abby in fact. Though her conversations are vague, she mentions that she and her group are looking for a man, and even though the name isn't said, you know it has to be Joel, and you know her reason has to regard the murders he committed in the previous game.

A lot of people figured out exactly where the story was going from that moment, but the writing is on the wall even more when Joel and Tommy ride directly into the camp of people who are seeking them out.