The Last of Us Part 1 Players Spot Neat Tommy Easter Egg

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When exploring Joel’s house in The Last of Us Part 1, a player stumbles upon an Easter egg focused on Tommy. Through this easily missable item, The Last of Us fans get some extra insight to the childhood of the two brothers.

Joel and Tommy have an interesting relationship in the two games, with Naughty Dog doing an excellent job of capturing brotherly love. Both characters regularly butt heads, especially in the first game, but Tommy ultimately helps Joel whenever he needs it. Likewise, through dialogue inThe Last of Us and The Last of Us 2, it is made clear how much Joel helped Tommy in the early days of the apocalypse. However, long before the days of Clickers and Bloaters, Joel and Tommy were regular kids.

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At the start of The Last of Us Part 1, when players take control of Joel’s daughter Sarah, they can find a number of interesting items within the house. Players have discovered anxiety medication, learning that Joel would have been without treatment during the outbreak. Given the incredible visuals of the PS5 remake, eagle-eyed fans have also been able to uncover Joel’s age, bringing an end to years of speculation on an exact number. Now, if players check the room where Jimmy is shot, they can find a note from young Tommy.

Clearly kept by Joel as a memento from his childhood, the note features child-like handwriting and sees Tommy mentioning how he went off to summer camp. The note then mentions Joel putting together a bike, with Tommy wanting to ride his older brother’s motorcycle — though apparently Joel’s mom was not keen on the idea. As many commenters have pointed out, this is the first mention of the Millers’ parents, making the note