"Heather Cerlan stated that the studio was 'pretty split' on the decision to kill off Joel, indicating that the choice was controversial internally as well."
"Joel is killed by Abby in The Last of Us: Part II, who seeks revenge for Joel's actions in the first game, leading to a brutal confrontation."
"Fans upset by Joel's death sent death threats to Abby actor Laura Bailey and even threatened her newborn, showcasing the intense backlash."
"Troy Baker, the actor who voiced Joel, mentioned that fans have 'not seen the last of Joel,' suggesting potential future appearances in the franchise."
Heather Cerlan, a former Naughty Dog developer, revealed that the decision to kill Joel in The Last of Us: Part II was divisive among the team. Joel's death, which occurs at the hands of Abby seeking revenge, sparked significant online backlash, including threats against the actors involved. Despite Joel's death, actor Troy Baker hinted that fans may not have seen the last of the character. Naughty Dog is also developing multiple new single-player games, with speculation about a potential new The Last of Us installment or Uncharted 5.
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