This scene is revealed to the player very late in the game, just before Ellie’s final pursuit of Abby. Its placement there is critical, as it recontextualizes Ellie’s entire quest for vengeance.

Having the porch scene now, instead of at the end of season 4, presents audiences with all the essential facts, allowing them to fully join Ellie as her journey progresses beyond Joel.

The Last of Us Fans Stunned After Key Scene Was Revealed in Season 2 The Last of US TV Series finally got to the iconic “porch scene,” but some fans are stunned by its sudden arrival.