The Last Of Us 2: 10 Believable Plot Theories You Need To Know
4. Joel Isn't Dead (Yet)
The ‘Joel is Dead’ theory is a popular one, but the most recent trailer has defiantly cleared the air, with Joel featuring in its last shot. Slightly aged and subject to the impressively realistic coating in current-but-soon-to-be-last-gen graphics, Joel seems weathered, yet reliantly loyal to his travelling companion.
Naysayers who still argue the “Joel is Dead” theory, can be faced with further evidence – past his face actually showing – that suggests Joel is definitely still alive and breathing.
In some of the unedited gameplay footage released a few months back, Ellie eavesdrop on some unsuspecting enemies amidst the grass-covered suburb. Making reference to both Ellie and a “guy”, the cultist eventually announces, “We are looking for two!”.
Comparing this footage with that of Joel’s reveal unveils their similarities in setting, providing reason to believe that Joel is sneaking his way through on-edge enemies and sniffing dogs, before meeting up with Ellie.
This area is very similar to that featured in Joel’s reveal, so it is likely that everyone’s favourite grump is sneaking his way through enemies and dogs, before meeting up with Ellie.
Ellie and Joel are at the centre of LoU Part 2, so will have dramatic and emotional scenarios to get themselves through before Joel (or even Ellie) bite the bullet.