The Last of Us 2 weaves a layered story of vengeance, placing Abby and Ellie on a path shaped by loss and retribution. After a devastating act changes everything, Abby takes justice into her own hands. In the aftermath, Ellie makes a vow that sets her on a relentless pursuit.
Here’s everything to know about Ellie and Abby’s revenge-fueled rivalry in The Last of Us 2.
Does Ellie kill Abby in The Last of Us 2?
Ellie planned to kill Abby after witnessing her kill Joel in The Last of Us Part II. As the show closely follows the game’s plot, viewers may see multiple encounters between Ellie and Abby as their revenge arcs unfold in Season 2.
Abby did not kill Ellie after Joel’s death. Instead, she made Ellie watch. Pinned to the floor, Ellie swore to kill them all. Abby’s revenge reignites a new cycle of vengeance—this time, Ellie hunts Abby and her Washington Liberation Front allies.
Will Ellie kill Abby in The Last of Us Season 2?
Ellie does not kill Abby in The Last of Us Part II.
If HBO’s adaptation remains faithful to the original plot, viewers may see Ellie spare Abby, despite having the chance to kill her. According to the game’s narrative, Ellie overpowers Abby and attempts to drown her but ultimately stops. Though Joel’s death devastated Ellie, she realizes revenge is futile. She lets Abby go.
By sparing Abby, Ellie echoes Joel’s earlier compassion toward her. This act of mercy underscores Ellie’s attempt to preserve her humanity. Although divisive, the ending breaks the cycle of violence defining their world.
In The Last of Us Part II Remastered, director Neil Druckmann revealed that the original ending had Ellie kill Abby after both Lev and Yara died. The final version changed this to show Ellie retaining a fragment of innocence by letting Abby live.
