The Last of Us Part 1 walkthrough and guide

Our comprehensive walkthrough for The Last Of Us Part 1.

Guide by John Bedford Contributor Additional contributions by Jake Green Updated on Sept. 5, 2022 Follow The Last of Us

For those who missed out on The Last of Us - whether it was on its inital release on PS3 or remaster on PS4 a year later - the PlayStation-exclusive post-apocalyptic yarn was lauded as much for its characters and depth of writing as it was its undeniable technical achievements. Now its been remade for PS5, giving a whole new audience a way to play Naughty Dog's masterpiece.

To help you complete Joel and Ellie's journey across a Clicker infested America, we've put together this The Last Of Us Part 1 walkthrough. There's also a collectible guide, which will help you find everything you need for the Platinum trophy.

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The Last Of Us Part 1 Walkthrough

Use this hub to navigate our The Last Of Us Part 1 walkthrough:

The Last Of Us Part 1 - Prologue
How to survive the opening section of The Last Of Us Part 1.

The Last Of Us Part 1 - The Quaratine Zone, 20 years later, Outside, The Slums and The Cargo
A walkthrough for the second chapter, set 20 years after the events of the first.

The Last Of Us Part 1 - The Outskirts, Downtown, Museum and The Capitol Building
How to sneak Ellie to safety without inviting unwelcome attention.

The Last Of Us Part 1 - Bill's Town, The Woods, Safehouse, Graveyard and Car Escape
How to make it to Bill's place in one piece, and deal with all of this chapter's creatures.

The Last Of Us Part 1 - Pittsburgh, Hotel Lobby and Financial District
Our guide to helping Ellie navigate the water, and dealing with a tricky pack of Hunters.

The Last Of Us Part 1 - The Suburbs, Sewers and Sniper Encounter
Stuck in the sewers? We'll show you how to make it all the way through this tricky chapter.

The Last Of Us Part 1 - Tommy's Dam, Hydroelectric Dam and Ranch House
How to activate the bridge, find Joel's brother, and quickly catch up with Ellie.

The Last Of Us Part 1 - The University, Science Building
Our guide to surviving the university campus, and avoiding the Bloater fight altogether.

The Last Of Us Part 1 - Lakeside Resort, The Hunt, Cabin Resort and David boss fight
Struggling with the Bandit ambush? Here's how to survive the fight.

The Last Of Us Part 1 - Bus Depot, Highway Exit, Underground Tunnel and Underwater escape
Everything you need to know to survive the penultimate part of the game.

The Last Of Us Part 1 - The Firefly Lab, Hospital and Epilogue
How to rescue Ellie and wrap up your first playthrough.

The Last Of Us Part 1 New Game Plus
Ready for more? Here's everything you need to know about the New Game Plus mode.

The Last Of Us Part 1 Left Behind Walkthrough

The Left Behind DLC was included in The Last Of Us Part 1 and, below, you'll find links to our walkthrough for this DLC, including a guide covering all of the collectable locations:

The Last of Us Part 1 Left Behind - Back in a Flash, Riley, Combination Note, Clickers
Our guide to the first chapter of the DLC, with a few handy tips for the Clicker encounter.

The Last of Us Part 1 Left Behind - Mallrats, Winston, masks, Halloween shop
How to sneak inside the mall, enter the Halloween shop, and get the electricity back on.

The Last of Us Part 1 Left Behind - So Close, locked door, generator
Our guide to getting the power back on, and dealing with this area's infected enemies.

The Last of Us Part 1 Left Behind - Fun and Games, arcade, water fight, Listen mode
How to get the most out of the arcade content, and bag an extra trophy.

The Last of Us Part 1 Left Behind - The Enemy of My Enemy, Joel, ambush
We've got some tips to help you handle some of the fiddlier fights.

The Last Of Us Part 1 begins with a short prologue and don't forget to track down the game's many collectibles.