The Last of Us Part II Creative Director Explains that “Joel Plays a Major Part”

Ellie has taken the reigns as the protagonist for The Last of Us Part II. However, this doesn't mean that Joel will sit this one out. According to director Neil Druckmann, "Joel plays a major part" in “Joel Plays a Major Part” in The Last of Us Part II.

Speaking to IGN, Neil Druckmann explained that their relationship.

“So much of The Last of Us is about this duo and their dynamic and how they are together, how they play together. I will say Joel plays a major part of this game.” Druckmann went on to talk about where their relationship sits in The Last of Us Part II explaining, “Their relationship is strained. Some of it is because teenagers will be teenagers, and some of it is because of their history, which is why you haven’t seen them together a lot.”

Druckmann didn't go into detail to avoid spoilers but he did expand on Dina's relationship with Ellie, saying she also plays a major part in the game. It does seem that despite their romantic relationship that Ellie is hiding some stuff, as she is shown using a mask when entering a cordyceps spored area despite not needing one.

The Last of Us Part II will release on February 21, 2020, exclusively on PS4.

Adam Siddiqui,
Senior Editor, NoobFeed
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