The debate over the Fireflies’ intentions in The Last of Us has raged for 12 years, but creator Neil Druckmann has finally settled it. In a recent clip posted to Reddit, Druckmann revealed that his intent was always for the Fireflies to make a cure using Ellie’s immunity.
This revelation has sparked strong reactions from fans, with many expressing disappointment and even outrage. The ambiguity of the game’s ending, which left players questioning whether Joel made the right decision by saving Ellie, is now seen as a flaw in the narrative.
Druckmann’s statement implies that the Fireflies’ chances of success were never entirely unknown, but rather their methods and science were questionable. This raises more questions than answers about the ethics of using a child to develop a vaccine for a deadly disease.
While some fans appreciate the clarity, others feel it diminishes the complexity and nuance of the game’s narrative. The debate over Joel’s character has also become increasingly divisive, with some viewing him as a hero who made a tough choice and others seeing him as a selfish individual who doomed the world.
With the debate now resolved, fans can reflect on the implications of Druckmann’s statement and how it changes their understanding of the game.
Source: https://www.gamesradar.com/games/the-last-of-us/12-years-after-the-last-of-us-ambiguous-ending-sparked-a-decade-of-debate-creator-neil-druckmann-has-settled-it-our-intent-was-that-they-could-have-made-a-cure