The Last of Us Part 1: All Artifact Locations – The Outskirts

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After leaving the Quarantine Zone, players will have their first opportunity to see how the world of The Last of Us Part 1 has degraded over time and finally get the military off their backs. But while there are many dangers outside the QZ, Joel and Ellie must press on to complete their journey.

With the world opening up, players will be rewarded for checking areas thoroughly, which is worth taking the time to do as resources can become scarce at times and could be the difference between life and death. Alongside this, there will be more collectibles for players to keep their eyes peeled for. In particular, artifacts can either provide insights into minor sub-plots, provide clues to hidden resources in an area, or even prompt dialogue between characters as they discuss their findings.

Here is where players can find the artifacts in the third chapter, the Outskirts.

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After Tess returns to lead Joel and Ellie through a safe passage out of the QZ, players should turn around and head back into the other room. On a table next to the sofa where Joel was sleeping, players can pick up the first of the Outskirts artifacts.

This map can be found on the ground to the right after taking the lift down.

As players progress towards the downtown area and while Tess and Ellie are talking, players will see a car by a streetlight with several signs attached. On the ground between the car and the trash can is the leaflet that can be picked up.

While heading up the stairs to reach level five of the Goldstone Building, players will come across the body of a soldier who has a clipboard beside them.

Before delving deeper into the subway, players should head toward the