Month: June 2020

Note: We’ve gone out of our way not to include spoilers for anything that happens in The Last of Us Part 2, but looking at any photos or reading any descriptions might give away plot details you’d rather now know. If you’re hoping to remain completely unspoiled, we recommend playing through the game first.

There are quite a few Easter eggs, pop culture references, and callbacks scattered throughout The Last of Us Part 2. Most are story beats or set dressing you can find throughout the world, but a few are more involved than that. Among the many collectibles in the game are two special items you can find that unlock Trophies: the Antique Ring and the Strange Relic. Both are fun callbacks to Naughty Dog’s games of the past–but they’re also both easy to miss. Here’s everything you need to know to track down the Antique Ring, which pops up during Seattle Day 1.

There’s tons of more guides coverage of The Last of Us Part 2 for your enjoyment now that the game is out. You can keep up with the latest suite guides in our huge The Last of Us Part II walkthrough and guide roundup–which also includes some essential tips you should know. But if you’re curious about how the game stacks up, check out our The Last of Us Part II review.

Seattle Day 1 – Downtown

You can find the Antique Ring relatively early in The Last of Us Part 2, during the Seattle Day 1 portion. After getting through the gate into the Seattle QZ, you’ll enter a relatively open-world section of the game as you explore Downtown Seattle. Here, you’ll be able to visit a number of optional locations to find collectibles, supplies, weapons, and upgrades. You can also track down the Antique Ring.

To find the ring, head to the Westlake Bank location, located near the corner of 5th and James on your map. It’s just to the left of where you first enter Downtown.

Get inside the bank and make your way to the vault. You’ll need the code to open it, which you can get from finding the Bank Robber Letter artifact in a bag near a skeleton. Use the code 60-23-06 to open the vault and go inside.

Once you’re in there, you’ll find a lot of cool things, including some supplies, an additional artifact, and the Pump Action Shotgun. Finally, head to the back right corner of the vault and look for a safety deposit box you can open. You won’t need a combination; opening it will uncover the Antique Ring.

Naughty Dog fans will recognize the ring, which is engraved with the phrase “Sic Parvis Magna.” The ring is from the Uncharted franchise, and once belonged to Nathan Drake. The ring was previously owned by the explorer Sir Francis Drake, and according to Nate, the inscription means, “Greatness from small beginnings.”

The Trophy you unlock for finding the ring is called “So Great and Small,” which refers to the literal translation of the Latin phrase.

This The Last of Us 2 Walkthrough Chapter 11: The Farm – Epilogue is story-based. There are 0 collectibles.

The Farm – Epilogue Walkthrough

Go into your house, head to the second floor and pick up the guitar. A cutscene will play. Complete the game, watch the credits roll, and get ready to enjoy TLOU 2 New Game Plus and consider going after that platinum with our Trophy Guide and List.

 

This The Last of Us 2 Walkthrough for Chapter 9: The Farm is straightforward because it is story-based. There are 0 collectibles in this section.

Take your time exploring and looking at everything in the house. When you’re ready go talk to Dina. She’ll ask you to find Ollie. He’s on the tractor outside. Walk up and interact with it to get Ollie. With Ollie in hand, return to Dina inside.

Herd the sheep into the barn by running towards them to make them move. Once they’re all in, enter the barn to make sure they’re locked in. One of the sheep ended up out of there so walk up to it. Follow the stray sheep.

Continue on. A cutscene will play.

After Hunting

Return to the house with a rabbit in hand. You’ll have a visitor. Later that night, you’ll wake up cold. Go downstairs and close the window in the playroom where the guitar is. A series of cutscenes will play and lead into the next section: Santa Barabara – 2425 Constance.

This The Last of Us 2 Walkthrough for Chapter 8: Seattle Day 3 – The Marina involves following Yara and meeting up with an old friend. Plus locations for all collectibles which include 1 Artifact and 2 Coins.

Coin – Kansas

As soon as the chapter starts, turn around and walk up the small stairs to admire the view. On the ground is a coin.

Go down the stairs. The bottom is a dead end but just before that is a spot where you can jump the railing and land on a platform. Drop down to the ground and follow Yara.

Coin – Louisiana

Follow Yara and you’ll reach a train station. Pause and walk on the right of the ramp. There, you’ll see a bucket with a melee weapon in it and a coin on the ground.

Cut through the train car (loot it for supplies, including supplements!). The fence is blocking your path so go left and down to the water.

Keep to the right. You’ll see a yellow boat ahead but turn around so that your back is towards it and go to the area on the left. Yara will notice it and call it out to you anyway.

Travel through the tunnel, following Yara and wading through the waters.

Artifact – The Marina Note

Before going up the red ladder, move ahead and jump over the concession stand. Then check the counter for a note.

Go up the ladder and once you get up there move forward and jump over the gate. Crouch to get under the truck.

Manny will join you and you’ll need to get into a building far ahead without getting killed by the sniper. Use the cars as cover. When the water gets deep enough you can use it to move but remember, water doesn’t make you invisible. Also, loot the ambulance for supplies.

When you’re finally close enough you can grab the wheely cart from the truck and use it for cover to get to the garage.

Get Through the Garage

When you’re in the garage loot it for supplies, making sure to break the vending machine glass for health. Open the garage with Manny’s help.

Infected will be around. Keep pushing through it with these tips.

Tips

• Stealth isn’t an option since the sniper shots are giving you away.

• Like many times, shotgun shells are your friend.

• Try to stay within a level of cover so that the sniper doesn’t gun you down.

• At one point a Shambler will appear so save at least one pipe bomb for this big boy.

• Cover is important to avoid getting sniped

• Remember to loot the area with the mattress and chairs in the back left corner as you begin to exit the garage.

Chasing the Sniper (safely)

Make your way to the bridge and the sniper will be just ahead. Move from cover to cover. You’re not attacking yet. Keep this method up when you reach the next area(s) filled with seating. Keep this up until the sniper disappears again.

Go to interact with the door and then, on Manny’s suggestion, head for the white door instead. Sneak through the restaurant until you make it outside. A cutscene will play and lead into the next section: Seattle Day 3 – The Island.

This portion of The Last of Us Part Two guide includes all collectible locations in Chapter 2: Seattle Day 1 – Eastbrook Elementary. This includes all Artifacts and Trading Cards. Remember that you can revisit any chapter section to replay an area and collect missing items by returning to the main menu and selecting a chapter once you have completed it.

The Gate Collectibles Overview

View the sections below to locate a collectible in the order they are found.

• Artifacts: 3
• Trading Cards: 1

 

Artifacts – Leah’s Photograph and Leah’s Note

During the opening scene, you automatically pick up 2 Artifacts: Leah’s Photograph and Leah’s note.

Artifact – Isaac’s Mandate

After making your way to the roof, head through the door leading to a supplies-filled hallway. Check out the shelves on your left and down the right hall full of useful items and supplements. Pick up the artifact on the blue table: Isaac’s Mandate.

Trading Card – Cardio

After back up arrives at the elementary school, it’s time to leave. Do a running jump to the apartment across from the rooftop. Open the nightstand drawer by the bed, in the leafy bedroom, for another trading card. Be sure to grab the scraps in the adjacent closet too!

Looking for more Collectibles in The Last of Us Part Two? Find even more artifacts and trading cards in Chapter 2’s The Gate, Downtown, Capitol Hill, Channel 13, The Tunnels, The Theater, and The Birthday Gift. Be sure to also check out our complete The Last of Us 2 Collectible Hub to find every secret in every chapter and location.

This portion of The Last of Us Part Two guide includes all collectible locations in Chapter 2: Seattle Day 1 – The Gate. This includes all Artifacts, Trading Cards, and Journal Entries. Remember that you can revisit any chapter section to replay an area and collect missing items by returning to the main menu and selecting a chapter once you have completed it.

The Gate Collectibles Overview

View the sections below to locate a collectible in the order they are found.

• Artifacts: 6
• Trading Cards: 4
• Journal Entries: 2

Trading Card – Motivator

Soon after the chapter starts, Dina and Ellie will come across a few cars in a clearing with an overgrown bus stop. Get off your horse and inspect the side of the bus stop to find a panel where the trading card is stashed.

Trading Card – The Starfire Kids

Upon reaching the overgrown freeway, head towards Seattle and pass under a bridge, and then look on the left side of the road for a small construction site trailer. Enter inside to find a trading card on a corkboard in the first room.

Artifact – Map of Seattle

In the same construction site trailer on the left side of the freeway, look in the second room for a desk drawer by a broken window to find a map of Seattle inside the drawer.

Journal Entry – WLF Gate

When Dina and Ellie finally reach the large sealed gate into Seattle, inspect the giant message written by the WLF at the front gate to jot it down in Ellie’s journal.

Artifact – Refugee Note

At the abandoned FEDRA military checkpoint at the entrance to Seattle, look for the nearest large military trailer next to the road and head inside to find a note from a refugee left on one of the desks.

Artifact – Infected Infographic

Also at the abandoned FEDRA military checkpoint, look for the other military trailer near the back wall, and enter inside to find a note with photos of various stages of infection on a table in the trailer.

Trading Card – Chessmaster

After climbing over the FEDRA Gate’s broken wall, move along the catwalk but don’t go down the stairs at the far end. Instead, look up above when entering the tower to find a ladder leading up into a watchtower. In here you’ll find supplies and the trading card on a desk.

Artifact – Isaac’s Orders

Also located in the watchtower above the gate, look on the right side next to the ladder for a note left on a green crate.

Artifact – Checkpoint Gate Codes

After dropping down on the other side of the main FEDRA gate, enter the nearest military trailer by breaking the glass, and then look into the drawers on the desk where you entered to find a series of codes with a note on the back.

Trading Card – Oozer

In the military zone on the other side of the front gate, break through the military trailer on the left to reach a generator on the other side. After you use the power line from the generator to open up the nearby electric gate, unplug the cord and throw it over the roof of the trailer so that it drapes down on the opposite side, and use it to rappel up to the roof. Up here you’ll find supplies including medicine, alcohol, ammo, and a trading card under some scrap.

Artifact – Rooftop Note

Located on the same trailer roof as the trading card, inspect the supplies on the lawn chair to find a note stashed among the other items here.

Looking for more Collectibles in The Last of Us Part Two? Find even more artifacts and trading cards in Chapter 2’s Downtown, Eastbrook Elementary, Capitol Hill, Channel 13, The Tunnels, The Theater, and The Birthday Gift. Be sure to also check out our complete The Last of Us 2 Collectible Hub to find every secret in every chapter and location.

This section of our The Last of Us 2 Walkthrough includes all the subsections for Chapter 8. Each of these has directions, combat tips, and every collectible location.

The Last of Us 2 Walkthrough Chapter 8: Seattle Day 3

• The Marina
• The Island
• The Escape
• The Confrontation

This The Last of Us 2 Walkthrough for Chapter 7: Seattle Day 2 – Return to the Aquarium is straightforward because it is mostly story-based. There are 0 collectibles in this section.

Return to the Aquarium Walkthrough

You and Owen are together in the aquarium during a cutscene, kicking off this section. You’ll see Yara and then it will cut.

Walk forward towards the door ahead.

EA Play Live 2020 is EA’s chance to show off all of its upcoming games to the world, and we are here to recap each and every announcement.

From Star Wars Squadrons gameplay reveal to a glimpse of next-gen versions of Dragon Age, Battlefield, and Need for Speed to Apex Legends being released on Steam and Switch this fall to a new Skate game, we’ve gathered each announcement below;

Apex Legends is Headed to Switch and Steam with Full Cross-Play

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Apex Legends will be headed to Steam and Nintendo Switch later this fall alongside full cross-play with PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

Respawn Entertainment explained Lost Treasures, the latest collection event headed to Apex Legends arriving on June 23, 2020. It will see the return of Armed and Dangerous: Evolved, the limited mode that only allows snipers and shotguns. It will also introduce a mobile respawn beacon, that each player will have at the start of each match. Be careful, however, because the respawn stations across the map will be gone.

A new area, Crypto’s Map Room, will give players a new look at what motivates Crypto. There will also be exclusive content and cosmetics that can be earned by completing challenges.

The Sims 4 is Now Available on Steam

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EA announced that The Sims 4 base game and packs are now available on Steam.

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Hazelight’s Josef Fares Announces It Takes Two

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Hazelight’s Josef Fares announced It Takes Two, the studio’s next game following Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons and A Way Out. It is co-op action-adventure platformer that will “blow your f**king mind away.”

It Takes Two follows a child whose parents are divorcing. To cope, she creates imaginary versions of them who must work together to make it through the story.

It Takes Two is scheduled to be released in 2021.

Zoink Games Announces Lost in Random

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The studio behind Fe, Zoink Games, announced Lost in Random, a game that takes place in the world of Random, a “dark kingdom where every citizen’s future is determined by a roll of a dice.”

In 2021, follow the tale of Even and her sidekick Dicey to “play the odds and break the curse.”

Rocket Arena, the 3v3 Rocket Game, Gets a New Trailer and Will Be Released on July 14

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Rocket Arena, the competitive third-person 3v3 hero shooter that is all about using rockets to literally blow up the competition, will be released on July 14.

We also have a preview of Rocket Arena, in which we say we are “very cautiously optimistic about Rocket Arena. Its unique gameplay mechanics stand out from other third-person hero shooters and the arena of 3v3 fights is actually quite fun.”

Star Wars Squadrons Gameplay Reveal

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EA Motive revealed gameplay of its upcoming game, Star Wars Squadrons, a game that takes place after Star Wars: The Return of the Jedi.

Featuring both single-player and multiplayer, Star Wars Squadrons aims to be the greatest Star Wars pilot game ever.

The campaign will have players assuming the role of both a New Republic pilot and Imperial fighter pilot as part of the Vanguard and Titan Squadrons, respectively.

Multiplayer will include modes like Dogfight, an all-out 5v5 battle, and the signature mode, Fleet Battles.

Fleet Battles feature multiple phases and begins in a social hub that allows for strategic planning. Then, players will enter a battle that begins with a dogfight in in the middle of the map. It then transitions to one of the teams attacking the enemy’s medium-sized capital ship before finally taking the battle to the enemy’s flagships.

Star Wars Squadrons will be released on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on October 2, 2020, with full cross-play and VR Support for PS4 and PC. Oh, and there are no microtransactions.

EA Sports Montage Trailer: Madden 21 and FIFA 21

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EA Sports gave fans a look at Madden 21 and FIFA 21 in action.

Dragon Age, Battlefield, and Need for Speed, EA Motive Project Next-Gen Tech Teasers

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EA gave viewers around the world a glimpse of what such games as Dragon Age, Battlefield, Need for Speed, and a new project by EA Motive will look like running on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and high-end PCs.

Untitled Skate Game Reveal

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Cuz Parry and Deran Chung announced that a new Skate game is “really early” in development. Skate 3 was released in 2010 and fans have been clamoring for a new entry. It appears they will get their wish!

7 EA Games Coming to Nintendo Switch This Year

EA announced that seven games will be released on Nintendo Switch this year. EA has only discussed Burnout: Paradise and Apex Legends, but expect more announcements in the future.

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This The Last of Us 2 Walkthrough for Chapter 7: Seattle Day 2 – Ground Zero includes tips for fighting a new enemy. Plus all collectible locations which include 5 Artifacts, 2 coins, and 1 workbench.

Ground Zero Walkthrough

Follow Nora.

Coin – Washington

But before you walk down the long hallway with her go behind the counter of the hospital cafe. Pick up the coin under the register.

Nora will leave you at Oncology.

Find a Way to Intensive Care

Artifact – Annex Letter

Move to the hallway, crawl under the office furniture blocking the doorway. There’s a body laying on the ground in front of the sink, next to it is a note.

When you’re ready, continue down the stairs. The Intensive Care Unit is locked. Drop down to the area below.

Artifact –   Chapel Note

Go through the open doorway, into a Chapel filled with cots. Pick up the note on the altar.

Artifact – Soldier’s Letter

Exit the Chapel and walk to the opposite side. Near the turnstile on the right is a bag on the ground. Open it for an artifact.

Continue to the yellow door ahead.

Artifact – Patient’s Note

Break the window, crouch down and head into the patient room.

Squeeze through the doors. Watch out for Stalkers growing in the wall (look for their jeans).

Artifact – Doctor’s Note

Break another window ahead to dip into another patient room.

Stand on the counter and crawl through the window above. Be sure to loot all these rooms (as usual!).

Workbench Location – Back Room

Move to the back room and you’ll find a workbench. It’s in the same room as the generator.

Turn the Power Back On

The doors are all electronically operated. Follow the wires to the generator. Before turning it on make sure you’re stocked up on items and ammo.

Exit through the door you can now operate. You’ll still need to squeeze through and when you reach the hallway you won’t be alone. Watch out for Clickers wandering around. Use the exam rooms to hide, gain distance, etc.

Tips:

• Take down the 2 Clickers in the hall

• Enter each room, taking down each infected that appears.

• Loot the rooms for supplies (including supplements)

Head through the electrically controlled doors. Look for the streak of blood on the ground. Always a good sign; follow it! Craft all the items you can and make sure your guns are loaded for what’s ahead. Make sure you have the max number of health packs and have used your supplements recently.

Finally, approach the ambulance and open it. Get inside and open the drawer to finally find the supplies you need.

Hospital Infected Boss Guide (Rat King)

Kick in the window and run for your life, be ready to jump over gurneys and spam buttons to pry open doors. Stay sharp because while most of the time you can run straight, there will be a locked door at the end. Turn around and run ahead, turn right, and pull the axe out of the door to continue ahead.

The Rat King will run at you directly and also let off a burst of dangerous gas due to its Bloater half. Don’t let it catch you and never get too close.

Tips

• Recommended Weapons: Flamethrower, Pipe Bombs, Shotgun, automatic rifle. But towards the end, anything with bullets will do.

• Run constantly: weaving around poles, slipping through crevices, running around debris and overgrown piles/clumps, and jumping through windows. Get a few shots in, flee, and continue. There is always a way around, even if it’s too dark to clearly see it right away.

• Pick up items as you’re running around (from ammo to supplies).

• Remember you can heal while moving.

• If the infected boss touches you, it’s an instant death!

About halfway through the encounter Stalkers will break off from the Rat King’s body. Kill them before they kill you.

Squeeze through the exit ahead and climb up the cabinet to the vent. Crawl through. Kill the Stalker that appeared out of nowhere. Loot the entire room you dropped into. Open up the garage door.

Coin – Hawaii

In this flooded garage, approach, the security booth and break the glass. Grab the coin.

Exit and go over the truck. This will lead into a cutscene that brings you to Seattle Day 2 – Return to the Aquarium.