The Last of Us Part 2 guide: Finding Strings collectibles walkthrough

Polygon’s The Last of Us Part 2 Finding Strings collectibles guide begins with Ellie following Tommy through the woods in a flashback. It ends when Ellie returns to the present. There is 1 Artifact, 1 Trading Card, and 1 Journal Entry to find.

Journal Entry location

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Immediately after the flashback begins, Tommy and Ellie will walk past a scenic overlook with a view of the mountains. Stop here and Ellie can write a brief description of the woods in her journal. This is also an opportunity to page through Ellie’s journal and read about her relationships with Dina, Joel, and her ex-girlfriend Cat at this point in her life.

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Austringer Trading Card location

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A bit later, you’ll head out to look for a music store. After you dismount and hop the wall, Joel will offer to boost you over the U-Move van. Climb over it on your own and head down into the flooded area to find the Austringer Trading Card resting on the car’s back passenger side seat.

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• Austringer Trading Card location. Image: Naughty Dog/Sony Computer Entertainment America via Polygon
• Austringer Trading Card location. Image: Naughty Dog/Sony Computer Entertainment America via Polygon

Tara to Ruby Letter Artifact location

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Once inside the hotel, Joel will move a vending machine aside opening the next section where there are several rooms. In room 107, you’ll find the Tara to Ruby letter artifact, about a woman who recently joined the community at Jackson, to her skeptical sister, Ruby.

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• Tara to Ruby Letter Artifact location. Image: Naughty Dog/Sony Computer Entertainment America via Polygon
• Tara to Ruby Letter Artifact location. Image: Naughty Dog/Sony Computer Entertainment America via Polygon