Shocking Fan Theory Sheds New Light on The Last of Us Part II Trailer
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The new trailer and what it means:
If you're like us (and the thousands of others that were floored by the recent trailer), you're probably wondering what the hell is happening. Naughty Dog, like the cheeky developers they are, didn't help much with their frustrating video description:
"At its core, The Last of Us Part II is still very much about Ellie and Joel, but for this reveal, we wanted to showcase several new characters that are integral to their next journey. We're sure you have many questions after watching this scene. We're also pretty sure that we're going to see all sorts of theories about whom these characters are, where and when this scene takes place, and how all of this fits into Ellie and Joel's next story. For now we're keeping mum, but we're excited to see what y'all make of this piece of the puzzle."
Which brings us to the biggest question being asked on both the video itself and various other forums on the internet: Is that Ellie's mom!?!
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The trailer opens up with the woman in question hanging from a tree awaiting punishment for being "one of them." It's not really clear why that's a bad thing, or what the actual crime was, but we do know that the events are dicey and for a trailer? Oddly edge-of-your-seat. Though the trailer itself didn't divulge any specific information into who or what she is, the fans have spoken and according to them - it's Anna ... Ellie's mom.
Anna died giving birth to Ellie, the prominent figure in the first Last of Us. Though we never actually saw Anna in the game means very little, she was a huge focus on Ellie's narrative. It's more than just wishful thinking though that has many wondering if we could finally be seeing a past glimpse of the mother - it's hard to deny that there is a resemblence... especially seeing the much more grown up Ellie.
Of course Naughty Dog isn't helping - they immediately added their own fuel to this rapidly growing fire:
And finally, Laura Bailey is ████. #TheLastofUsPartII pic.twitter.com/9ATCz6RELk
— Naughty Dog (@Naughty_Dog) October 30, 2017
Want something really entertaining? Read some of the comments in that Twitter thread.
prevnextThe reaction:
Here are just a few of our favourite reactions to Naughty Dog's instigative post:
— pewdiepie ? (@pewdiepie) October 30, 2017
— ambs (@selenaslgbt) October 30, 2017
Surprise twist it's clearly Bob wearing a mask and the entire game is a post apocalyptic burger making simulator. pic.twitter.com/cZXKAVTFJ6
— Goodnight Games (@GoodNightGames) October 30, 2017
— Nacho Requena (@nachoMoL) October 30, 2017
— Trinimmortal (@Trinimmortal) October 30, 2017
Then there's THIS theory:
prevnextMy theory is that the woman who put a knife to her stomach is part of some cult that knows Ellie will be immune
— Jt Davis (@JeffDavis94) October 30, 2017
The excitement:
The rabbit hole goes deep and like the internet does, it's going into hyper drive with speculation. Until Naughty Dog themselves gives an actual response, the waiting game begins now.
The Last of Us Part II does not currently have a release window at this time.
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