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Joel’s Fate is SHOCKING—Does He Truly Die in The Last of Us? Find Out Now! When puppeteer Neil Druckmann crafted The Last of Us Part II, fans worldwide prepared for emotional rollercoasters. But one of the most debated twists centers on a fan-favorite: Joel’s fate. Did Joel truly die in the game’s harrowing conclusion? Or was his ending far more unexpected than anyone imagined? Let’s unpack the shock of Joel’s fate and settle the question once and for all. ### Who Is Joel By the End of The Last of Us II? For those who haven’t retreaded The Last of Us Part II, Joel Ellie is a grizzled, battle-hardened survivor on a mission of vengeance. His bond with Ellie (the child protagonist) is both paternal and deeply intertwined with the overarching narrative of survival amid a fungal apocalypse. But as the story unfolds, Joel’s journey takes a surprising, dramatic turn.