Troy Baker Reveals The Last of Us 2s Original Ending Was Meant to Be at the Beginning

The Last of Us 2 has left a lasting impact on gamers. However, one of the most emotional moments in the game has been shrouded in mystery. In a recent interview, Troy Baker, the voice actor behind Joel, revealed that the game's devastating final scene was originally meant to be at the beginning of the game.

We spent all day on that scene, Baker said. in a Party Chat interview.

"Originally, [game director Neil Druckmann] had scripted that Ellie hugs Joel, and Ashley was like, 'I'm not there yet, I can't.' It's not that she was right, but it's better that they don't get that hug, that we leave it in the tense, we leave it unresolved."

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Baker also shared that the scene was meant to play right before everything goes down, but was later moved to the end. "And originally, that scene was supposed to play right before everything goes down, and to put it at the end, it's just like, 'Oh god,' it's so good." he added.

Neil Druckmann, the game's director, had initially planned to keep the scene at the end. However, ultimately decided to move it to the beginning. "We wouldn't return to it unless we had something meaningful to say" Druckmann said in an interview.

The Last of Us 2's ending has been widely praised for its emotional impact. And it's clear that the game's developers made a bold decision to move the scene to the beginning. As, Baker noted., "it's just like, 'Oh god,' it's so good."

According to Druckmann, the scene was meant to be a key moment in the game, but was ultimately moved to the beginning. "I don't think I can ever forgive you for that. But I would like to try," Ellie says in the scene, highlighting the complexity of her relationship with Joel.

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For fans of the game, the conclusion has become a contentious topic, with some hailing it as a satisfying finale and others expressing frustration that it doesn't offer more closure. The game's narrative is a poignant reminder that letting go can be a necessary yet painful process.

According to Baker, the human experience often leaves us with limited options when it comes to resolving conflicts with those closest to us.

With the game'It's success, it's clear that Naughty Dog has a lot of stories worth telling.