The Last of Us' Remake Ending Will Probably Be More Controversial Than the Original

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Though it has not been announced in any official capacity, rumors continue to stir about a supposed remake of The Last of Us. Rumors have speculated its release window, as well as the inclusion and reprisal of a multiplayer Factions mode. Of course, the remake’s existence is not yet confirmed to be true, but there are a number of things to consider if it does end up being true.

Most importantly, it must be remembered that because it is billed as a remake and not another remaster, which The Last of Us had already been given in its transition from PS3 to PS4, scenes will likely be changed in order to angle perspectives and situations differently. One reason Naughty Dog could have for a remake, aside from capitalizing on its most beloved franchise, is to color characters and sequences differently to fit The Last of Us’ overarching narrative.

The Last of Us Remake Release Date Could Be Sooner Than Expected

One of the most significant yet inevitable changes The Last of Us’ remake will need to address is the murder of Jerry Anderson. Flashbacks in The Last of Us 2 depicted Jerry’s death and, loosely rewriting its canon, Jerry is clearly visible as the surgeon that players are forced to kill in order to retrieve Ellie. Meanwhile, in The Last of Us, the character that would supposedly be Jerry looks nothing like Jerry from The Last of Us 2.

This is likely because Naughty Dog had not thought far enough ahead during the first game’s development to have decided that this particular surgeon’s death would be as consequential and significant as it was. While undeserved, the lingering vitriol around The Last of Us 2 concerns the death of Joel Miller.

Because Joel is a character that players could empathize with after having learned his