The Last of Us game director from developer Naughty Dog Neil Druckmann has revealed where he stands when it comes to Joel Miller’s monumental decision that became a pivotal moment for the game’s moral compass. The Last of Us fandom has debated Joel’s choice for over 10 years, questioning if the father figure was right to save Ellie from fatal surgery, even though she carried the cure for the cordyceps virus that annihilated humanity.
First released in 2013, the action-adventure game delivered a poignant and action-packed game presenting Joel’s harrowing mission to escort teenager Ellie across a post-apocalyptic United States. In 2017, The Last of Us Part 2 was released, presenting a five-year gap in the narrative and went on to win Game of the Year. Adding to the two-parter’s physical collection, a new special edition of The Last of Us games leaked for the PlayStation 5 recently, suggesting that the release will include both games for a hefty price.
The Last of Us' co-creator opens up about why Joel would need to seek therapy in season 2 of the HBO series.
Speaking to IGN, Druckmann was asked if Joel had made the correct...
