The Last of Us takes place across multiple locations in a post-apocalyptic United States. The story begins in Austin, Texas, where the initial outbreak occurs. Then it moves to Boston, Massachusetts, where Joel and Ellie start their journey in a quarantine zone. They also visit Lincoln, Massachusetts (Bill's Town), and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Later, they travel to Wyoming, including Tommy's Dam and the settlement near Jackson. Other key locations include Boulder and Silver Lake in Colorado, and Salt Lake City, Utah, where the Fireflies have a lab
. In summary, the main settings of The Last of Us are:
- Austin, Texas (beginning)
- Boston and Lincoln, Massachusetts
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Wyoming (Tommy’s Dam and Jackson)
- Boulder and Silver Lake, Colorado
- Salt Lake City, Utah
These locations form the route Joel and Ellie take as they traverse the devastated United States
