Naughty Dog releases the first reveal trailer for The Last of Us Part II showcasing Ellie as the protagonist.
Naughty Dog presents extensive gameplay footage of The Last of Us Part II at E3 2018, generating significant excitement.
Naughty Dog announces the official release date of The Last of Us Part II as February 21, 2020.
The Last of Us Part II releases worldwide exclusively for PlayStation 4.
The Last of Us Part II receives widespread critical acclaim for its storytelling, gameplay, and graphics, winning multiple awards.
The global pandemic begins, leading to societal collapse and the formation of quarantine zones.
Ellie's birth within the militarized Boston QZ under harsh conditions.
Joel and Tess are assigned to transport Ellie to the Fireflies due to her immunity to the infection.
Joel's daughter Sarah is tragically killed at the start of the outbreak, deeply affecting Joel.
Joel and Ellie survive an ambush in Pittsburgh involving hostile survivors and hunters.
The Fireflies realize Ellie's immunity could be key to developing a cure.
Joel kills Fireflies to save Ellie from surgery that would likely kill her.
Joel and Ellie find safety and build a new life among a survivor community in Jackson.
Ellie loses her closest friend Riley due to the infection, impacting her deeply.
Ellie seeks revenge by killing Abby’s father, a Firefly doctor involved in Joel's rescue.
Ellie sets out to Seattle aiming to confront Abby and seek justice.
Ellie forms a romantic relationship with Dina in Jackson.
Ellie and Abby clash multiple times culminating in a violent and emotional confrontation.
Abby kills Joel in a brutal act of revenge for her father’s death.
After their final fight, Ellie chooses to spare Abby's life instead of killing her.
