The Last Of Us Part II: Does Abby Die? The Shocking Truth About Her Final Fate And Future
The question of whether Abby Anderson dies in The Last of Us Part II remains one of the most hotly debated and controversial topics in modern video game history, even years after the game's initial release in June 2020. This character, a co-protagonist whose journey is inextricably linked to Ellie’s quest for revenge, is at the center of the game’s brutal and thematic ending. The definitive, most up-to-date answer is that no, Abby Anderson does not die in The Last of Us Part II; she is spared by Ellie in the game's climactic final confrontation.
This decision by the game's creators, Naughty Dog, was deliberate, serving the game’s core theme: the futility and devastating cost of the cycle of violence. Her survival, alongside the young boy Lev, sets up a potential future storyline, leaving fans to speculate about her ultimate destination and her role in any possible sequel, such as the rumored The Last of Us Part III.
Abigail Anderson: A Complete Biographical Profile
To fully grasp the significance of Abby's survival, it's essential to understand her background. Abigail "Abby" Anderson is not just a villain; she is a mirror to Ellie, driven by her own profound grief and desire for vengeance.
- Full Name: Abigail Anderson.
- Born: Circa 2004, shortly after the Cordyceps outbreak.
- Father: Jerry Anderson, a Firefly surgeon.
- Mother: Unnamed (mentioned as having died before production).
- Affiliations: Fireflies (formerly), Washington Liberation Front (WLF).
- Key Role: The character responsible for killing Joel Miller, the protagonist of the first game, as revenge for Joel killing her father, Jerry, at the end of The Last of Us.
- WLF Companions: Abby’s core group, who accompanied her to Jackson, included Owen Moore (her ex-boyfriend), Mel, Manny, Nora, Jordan, and Leah. The WLF is a militia group that controls a large portion of Seattle.
- Portrayal: She is portrayed by actress Laura Bailey through motion capture and voice acting.
Abby's entire adult life was defined by her mission to avenge her father's death. Jerry Anderson was the lead doctor for the Fireflies who was preparing to operate on Ellie to find a cure, a procedure that would have killed Ellie. Joel killed Jerry and the other Fireflies to save Ellie, setting the stage for the cycle of revenge in Part II.
The Final Confrontation: Why Ellie Spares Abby
The game’s final act takes place in Santa Barbara, California, months after the events in Seattle. Ellie, unable to find peace or maintain a stable life with Dina and J.J. at the farm, is consumed by the lingering trauma of Joel’s murder. She tracks Abby to a new location.
The Rattlers’ Capture and Rescue
When Ellie finally reaches Santa Barbara, she finds Abby and Lev have been captured by a ruthless group known as the Rattlers. The Rattlers are slavers who have left Abby and Lev tied to wooden pillars on a beach, severely emaciated and near death.
Ellie infiltrates the Rattler camp and cuts them down, essentially saving Abby’s life, only to then force a final fight. This moment is crucial, as it shows that Abby was on the verge of dying from starvation and exposure before Ellie intervened.
The Beach Fight and Ellie’s Revelation
The climactic fight is brutal, taking place in the ocean surf. Despite her weakened state, Abby is forced to defend herself and Lev. Ellie eventually gains the upper hand, pinning Abby down and beginning to drown her.
In the moment she is about to deliver the final, fatal blow, Ellie experiences a flashback. This memory is not of Joel’s death, but a quiet, peaceful moment of Joel sitting on his porch, playing his guitar. This fleeting memory is enough to make her stop.
Ellie’s decision to release Abby is the game’s thematic centerpiece. She realizes that killing Abby will not bring Joel back, nor will it heal the profound trauma she has endured. By letting Abby live, Ellie chooses to break the cycle of violence and hatred that has cost her everything, including her relationship with Dina and her own sense of self.
Abby, now free, takes Lev and rows away in a small boat, leaving the player with the knowledge that she survived the ordeal and is heading toward an unknown future.
Abby and Lev’s Future: The Fireflies and Part III Speculation
Abby’s survival is not a simple happy ending, but a new beginning focused on a different kind of redemption. Her journey throughout the second half of The Last of Us Part II is driven by her new protective bond with Lev, a young Seraphite (or Scar) outcast. This relationship serves as her path to atonement for her past actions.
Searching for the Fireflies
The final goal for Abby and Lev is to find the remnants of the Fireflies, the group her father belonged to, which she had been trying to track down before her capture by the Rattlers. The Fireflies are a revolutionary militia group first introduced in the original game.
In the closing moments of the game, Abby and Lev are seen rowing toward Catalina Island, which is heavily implied to be the location of a regrouped Firefly faction. This detail is crucial, as it ties her future directly back to the original conflict and the potential for a larger, global narrative.
Potential Role in The Last of Us Part III
With Abby and Lev surviving and heading toward the Fireflies, the door is wide open for their return in a third installment of the series. Fan theories and industry speculation frequently center on a few possibilities:
- A Co-Protagonist Role: Similar to Part II, the third game could split its focus between Ellie and Abby, perhaps showing their paths converging again as they both deal with the consequences of their choices.
- The Lev Storyline: Some speculation suggests that The Last of Us Part III could be primarily an "Abby and Lev game," focusing on Lev's growth and the new Firefly community as the main narrative thread.
- A Spin-off: A less likely but often-discussed idea is a separate spin-off game focusing solely on Abby and Lev’s journey with the Fireflies, separate from Ellie’s trilogy arc.
As of today, Naughty Dog has not officially confirmed the plot or existence of The Last of Us Part III, but the narrative threads left dangling by Abby's survival—her new relationship with Lev, her search for the Fireflies, and her freedom from the revenge cycle—are powerful hooks for a continuation. Her fate is not sealed by death, but by a choice for life, leaving her story one of the most compelling cliffhangers in modern gaming.
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