The Last of Us Timeline ( Real )

game_release
June 14, 2013

Release of The Last of Us

The original game 'The Last of Us' was officially released by Naughty Dog and Sony Computer Entertainment for PlayStation 3.

game_announcement
December 3, 2016

Announcement of The Last of Us Part II

Naughty Dog announced the sequel to 'The Last of Us', promising a continuation of the story.

game_release
July 29, 2014

Release of The Last of Us Remastered

An enhanced remastered version of 'The Last of Us' was released for the PlayStation 4 with improved graphics and performance.

game_release
June 19, 2020

Release of The Last of Us Part II

The sequel to the original game was released on PlayStation 4, continuing the post-apocalyptic story.

media_adaptation
March 27, 2020

Announcement of The Last of Us TV Series

HBO announced a television adaptation of 'The Last of Us' video game series, bringing the story to a live-action format.

The Last of Us Timeline ( Fictional )

outbreak
September 2013

Cordyceps Fungus Outbreak Begins

The initial outbreak of the Cordyceps brain infection starts, causing widespread infection and societal collapse.

character_loss
September 2013

Martina and Joel's Daughter Sarah Dies

During the outbreak's onset, Joel's daughter Sarah is killed in the chaos of evacuation, deeply affecting Joel.

societal_change
Late 2013

Establishment of Quarantine Zones

The military establishes quarantine zones (QZs) across the United States to contain the infection and control the population.

character_event
September 2033

Joel Meets Ellie

Joel is tasked with escorting Ellie, a young girl immune to the infection, out of a quarantine zone.

journey_start
September 2033

Joel and Ellie Depart Boston QZ

Joel and Ellie begin their journey across a post-pandemic United States, leaving the Boston quarantine zone.

conflict
September 2033

Encounter with Hunters in Pittsburgh

Joel and Ellie face hostile human survivors known as Hunters in Pittsburgh.

character_event
September 2033

Meeting with Tess

Joel teams up with Tess, and together they attempt to smuggle Ellie out of the quarantine zone.

character_loss
September 2033

Tess Dies Protecting Joel and Ellie

Tess is bitten while defending Joel and Ellie from infected, sacrificing herself so Joel and Ellie can continue.

character_development
Late 2033

Ellie Learns to Survive

Ellie becomes more skilled in survival and combat as the journey continues.

journey_milestone
Late 2033

Arrival at Firefly Hospital

Joel and Ellie reach the Firefly hospital, hoping to deliver Ellie for the development of a cure.

major_decision
Late 2033

Joel Rescues Ellie from Fireflies

Joel discovers the Fireflies intend to kill Ellie to create a vaccine and decides to rescue her, prioritizing her life over a cure.

conclusion
Late 2033

Joel and Ellie Return to Jackson

Joel brings Ellie to the settlement in Jackson, Wyoming, where they find some semblance of peace and family.