{"id":389796,"date":"2025-04-11T00:11:32","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T00:11:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=389796"},"modified":"2025-04-11T00:11:32","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T00:11:32","slug":"how-old-is-joel-after-timeskip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-old-is-joel-after-timeskip\/","title":{"rendered":"How old is Joel after Timeskip?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-old-is-joel-after-timeskip\/#How_Old_is_Joel_After_the_Timeskip_in_The_Last_of_Us\" title=\"How Old is Joel After the Timeskip in The Last of Us?\">How Old is Joel After the Timeskip in The Last of Us?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-old-is-joel-after-timeskip\/#Understanding_Joels_Age_in_The_Last_of_Us_Universe\" title=\"Understanding Joel&#8217;s Age in The Last of Us Universe\">Understanding Joel&#8217;s Age in The Last of Us Universe<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-old-is-joel-after-timeskip\/#Joels_Age_in_the_Original_Game\" title=\"Joel&#8217;s Age in the Original Game\">Joel&#8217;s Age in the Original Game<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-old-is-joel-after-timeskip\/#Joels_Age_in_The_Last_of_Us_Part_II\" title=\"Joel&#8217;s Age in The Last of Us: Part II\">Joel&#8217;s Age in The Last of Us: Part II<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-old-is-joel-after-timeskip\/#Joels_Age_in_the_HBO_TV_Series\" title=\"Joel&#8217;s Age in the HBO TV Series\">Joel&#8217;s Age in the HBO TV Series<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-old-is-joel-after-timeskip\/#The_Significance_of_Joels_Age\" title=\"The Significance of Joel&#8217;s Age\">The Significance of Joel&#8217;s Age<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-old-is-joel-after-timeskip\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs_About_Joels_Age_and_Character\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Joel&#8217;s Age and Character\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Joel&#8217;s Age and Character<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-old-is-joel-after-timeskip\/#1_How_old_was_Joel_on_Outbreak_Day\" title=\"1. How old was Joel on Outbreak Day?\">1. How old was Joel on Outbreak Day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-old-is-joel-after-timeskip\/#2_How_old_was_Sarah_when_she_died\" title=\"2. How old was Sarah when she died?\">2. How old was Sarah when she died?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-old-is-joel-after-timeskip\/#3_How_old_is_Tommy_in_The_Last_of_Us_Part_1\" title=\"3. How old is Tommy in The Last of Us: Part 1?\">3. How old is Tommy in The Last of Us: Part 1?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-old-is-joel-after-timeskip\/#4_Why_did_the_TV_show_age_Joel_up_compared_to_the_game\" title=\"4. Why did the TV show age Joel up compared to the game?\">4. Why did the TV show age Joel up compared to the game?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-old-is-joel-after-timeskip\/#5_What_was_Joel_doing_during_the_20_years_between_Sarahs_death_and_meeting_Ellie\" title=\"5. What was Joel doing during the 20 years between Sarah&#8217;s death and meeting Ellie?\">5. What was Joel doing during the 20 years between Sarah&#8217;s death and meeting Ellie?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-old-is-joel-after-timeskip\/#6_Are_Joel_and_Tommy_former_military\" title=\"6. Are Joel and Tommy former military?\">6. Are Joel and Tommy former military?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-old-is-joel-after-timeskip\/#7_How_tall_is_Joel\" title=\"7. How tall is Joel?\">7. How tall is Joel?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-old-is-joel-after-timeskip\/#8_What_is_Joels_ethnicity\" title=\"8. What is Joel&#8217;s ethnicity?\">8. What is Joel&#8217;s ethnicity?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-old-is-joel-after-timeskip\/#9_What_happened_to_Joels_wife\" title=\"9. What happened to Joel&#8217;s wife?\">9. What happened to Joel&#8217;s wife?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-old-is-joel-after-timeskip\/#10_Does_Joel_have_PTSD\" title=\"10. Does Joel have PTSD?\">10. Does Joel have PTSD?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-old-is-joel-after-timeskip\/#11_What_medical_issues_does_Joel_have\" title=\"11. What medical issues does Joel have?\">11. What medical issues does Joel have?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-old-is-joel-after-timeskip\/#12_Why_is_Joel_half_deaf_in_the_TV_series\" title=\"12. Why is Joel half deaf in the TV series?\">12. Why is Joel half deaf in the TV series?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-old-is-joel-after-timeskip\/#13_How_does_Joels_age_impact_his_relationship_with_Ellie\" title=\"13. How does Joel&#8217;s age impact his relationship with Ellie?\">13. How does Joel&#8217;s age impact his relationship with Ellie?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-old-is-joel-after-timeskip\/#14_How_does_Joels_age_contribute_to_the_themes_of_The_Last_of_Us\" title=\"14. How does Joel&#8217;s age contribute to the themes of The Last of Us?\">14. How does Joel&#8217;s age contribute to the themes of The Last of Us?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-old-is-joel-after-timeskip\/#15_Does_Joels_age_affect_gameplay_in_the_Last_of_Us_games\" title=\"15. Does Joel&#8217;s age affect gameplay in the Last of Us games?\">15. Does Joel&#8217;s age affect gameplay in the Last of Us games?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-old-is-joel-after-timeskip\/#The_Impact_of_Game_Design_on_Age_Representation\" title=\"The Impact of Game Design on Age Representation\">The Impact of Game Design on Age Representation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-old-is-joel-after-timeskip\/#In_Conclusion\" title=\"In Conclusion\">In Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Old_is_Joel_After_the_Timeskip_in_The_Last_of_Us\"><\/span>How Old is Joel After the Timeskip in <em>The Last of Us<\/em>?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Joel Miller is <strong>52 years old<\/strong> after the 20-year timeskip in <em>The Last of Us: Part 1<\/em>. The &#8220;timeskip&#8221; refers to the 20-year gap between the initial Cordyceps outbreak in 2013 and the main events of the game, which take place in 2033. On Outbreak Day, September 26, 2013, Joel was 32 years old.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Joels_Age_in_The_Last_of_Us_Universe\"><\/span>Understanding Joel&#8217;s Age in <em>The Last of Us<\/em> Universe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The timeline of <em>The Last of Us<\/em> can be a bit confusing, especially when considering the games, the TV show, and the remakes. Let&#8217;s break down Joel&#8217;s age across the different iterations and sequels to fully grasp his character&#8217;s age at various points in the story.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Joels_Age_in_the_Original_Game\"><\/span>Joel&#8217;s Age in the Original Game<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As mentioned earlier, Joel is <strong>52 years old<\/strong> when the core storyline of <em>The Last of Us: Part 1<\/em> begins. This is twenty years after the initial outbreak. This timeframe is important to understand his experiences, his hardened personality, and his physical capabilities.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Joels_Age_in_The_Last_of_Us_Part_II\"><\/span>Joel&#8217;s Age in <em>The Last of Us: Part II<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><em>The Last of Us: Part II<\/em> takes place five years after the events of the first game, setting it in 2038. Therefore, Joel is <strong>57 years old<\/strong> in <em>The Last of Us: Part II<\/em>. These years add layers to his character, as he now has to face the consequences of his actions from the first game while still grappling with the trauma of his past.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Joels_Age_in_the_HBO_TV_Series\"><\/span>Joel&#8217;s Age in the HBO TV Series<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The HBO adaptation of <em>The Last of Us<\/em> adjusts the timeline slightly. Instead of taking place in 2033, the main events of the show occur in 2023. To maintain the believability of the character and his ability to survive, the TV series ages Joel up to <strong>56 years old<\/strong> at the start of the main storyline. This adjustment also allows the show to emphasize the wear and tear that years of survival have taken on him.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Significance_of_Joels_Age\"><\/span>The Significance of Joel&#8217;s Age<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Joel&#8217;s age is a crucial aspect of his character. It underscores his experience, his resilience, and his physical limitations. His age also contributes to the emotional weight of his journey, as he grapples with past traumas and seeks redemption in a post-apocalyptic world. The choices he makes, the relationships he forms, and the challenges he faces are all deeply influenced by the years he has lived.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs_About_Joels_Age_and_Character\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Joel&#8217;s Age and Character<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_How_old_was_Joel_on_Outbreak_Day\"><\/span>1. How old was Joel on Outbreak Day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Joel was <strong>32 years old<\/strong> when the Cordyceps outbreak began on September 26, 2013. This is the day that his daughter, Sarah, tragically died.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_How_old_was_Sarah_when_she_died\"><\/span>2. How old was Sarah when she died?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sarah was <strong>12 years old<\/strong> when she was killed during the initial outbreak. Her death profoundly impacted Joel and shaped his actions and personality for the next two decades.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_How_old_is_Tommy_in_The_Last_of_Us_Part_1\"><\/span>3. How old is Tommy in <em>The Last of Us: Part 1<\/em>?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Although Tommy&#8217;s exact age is not explicitly stated, he is Joel&#8217;s younger brother. Based on the timeline, he is likely around <strong>45 years old<\/strong> during the events of <em>The Last of Us: Part 1<\/em>, placing him around 25 years old at the time of Outbreak Day.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Why_did_the_TV_show_age_Joel_up_compared_to_the_game\"><\/span>4. Why did the TV show age Joel up compared to the game?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Aging Joel up to 56 in the TV show allows the narrative to highlight the physical and mental toll that the apocalypse has taken on him. This heightens the tension and adds a layer of vulnerability to his character. The show can emphasize his age and experience as a killer in a way that wouldn&#8217;t make as much sense in the game.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_was_Joel_doing_during_the_20_years_between_Sarahs_death_and_meeting_Ellie\"><\/span>5. What was Joel doing during the 20 years between Sarah&#8217;s death and meeting Ellie?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>During the 20 years between Sarah&#8217;s death and meeting Ellie, Joel was surviving in a brutal, post-apocalyptic world. He became a hardened smuggler and did whatever he had to do to survive. This period deeply shaped his character, making him physically and mentally tough.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Are_Joel_and_Tommy_former_military\"><\/span>6. Are Joel and Tommy former military?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The HBO series expands on the background of Joel and Tommy, revealing that Tommy was a former soldier. While Joel&#8217;s background isn&#8217;t explicitly military, his skills and resourcefulness suggest a similar level of training or experience.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_How_tall_is_Joel\"><\/span>7. How tall is Joel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>According to <em>The Last of Us<\/em> Wiki, Joel is between <strong>5&#8217;10&#8221; and 5&#8217;11&#8221;<\/strong> tall. He has a muscular build, which can make him appear taller.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_What_is_Joels_ethnicity\"><\/span>8. What is Joel&#8217;s ethnicity?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In the video games, Joel and Tommy are Caucasian. However, the actors who portray them in the HBO series, Pedro Pascal (Joel) and Gabriel Luna (Tommy), are of Chilean and Mexican descent, respectively.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_What_happened_to_Joels_wife\"><\/span>9. What happened to Joel&#8217;s wife?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Joel&#8217;s wife is unnamed and only briefly mentioned. It&#8217;s heavily implied that they divorced before the outbreak, leaving Joel a single father to Sarah.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Does_Joel_have_PTSD\"><\/span>10. Does Joel have PTSD?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, it is heavily implied, and the TV show portrays Joel&#8217;s PTSD realistically. He experiences panic attacks and struggles with the mental burden of being forced into violent situations. Reddit users have noted the realistic portrayal of his PTSD in the series.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_What_medical_issues_does_Joel_have\"><\/span>11. What medical issues does Joel have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In <em>The Last of Us<\/em> TV show, it is revealed that Joel suffered from anxiety and high blood pressure even before the apocalypse. This context adds depth to his behavior in the game, especially towards Ellie.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Why_is_Joel_half_deaf_in_the_TV_series\"><\/span>12. Why is Joel half deaf in the TV series?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In an interview, Druckmann mentioned that Joel is hard of hearing on one side due to a gunshot. This detail was added to reflect the physical toll that his life has taken on him.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_How_does_Joels_age_impact_his_relationship_with_Ellie\"><\/span>13. How does Joel&#8217;s age impact his relationship with Ellie?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Joel&#8217;s age and life experiences significantly influence his relationship with Ellie. He sees in her a surrogate daughter and develops a protective instinct, driven by the loss of Sarah. His age makes him both a mentor and a flawed father figure.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_How_does_Joels_age_contribute_to_the_themes_of_The_Last_of_Us\"><\/span>14. How does Joel&#8217;s age contribute to the themes of <em>The Last of Us<\/em>?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Joel&#8217;s age contributes to the themes of mortality, redemption, and the cyclical nature of violence explored in <em>The Last of Us<\/em>. His age also highlights the idea of making tough decisions in order to survive and the impacts of those decisions on those around you. His life is a testament to the struggles to find meaning in a post-apocalyptic world.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Does_Joels_age_affect_gameplay_in_the_Last_of_Us_games\"><\/span>15. Does Joel&#8217;s age affect gameplay in the <em>Last of Us<\/em> games?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While Joel&#8217;s age isn&#8217;t explicitly represented in the gameplay mechanics, his fighting style and movements suggest a character with experience but also with limitations. His age makes every fight seem harder and it adds a layer of tension to the game, especially in combat situations.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Impact_of_Game_Design_on_Age_Representation\"><\/span>The Impact of Game Design on Age Representation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The nuances of age representation in games like <em>The Last of Us<\/em> are significant. Games, as interactive storytelling mediums, can provide unique insights into how characters age and grapple with the complexities of life. For more on this, consider exploring the resources available at the <strong>Games Learning Society<\/strong>, an organization dedicated to understanding the intersection of games and education. You can visit their website at <strong>https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_Conclusion\"><\/span>In Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Understanding Joel&#8217;s age throughout the <em>The Last of Us<\/em> timeline provides crucial context for his actions, motivations, and relationships. Whether in the original game, the sequel, or the TV adaptation, Joel&#8217;s age is a defining aspect of his character.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Old is Joel After the Timeskip in The Last of Us? Joel Miller is 52 years old after the 20-year timeskip in The Last of Us: Part 1. The &#8220;timeskip&#8221; refers to the 20-year gap between the initial Cordyceps outbreak in 2013 and the main events of the game, which take place in 2033. &#8230; <a title=\"How old is Joel after Timeskip?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-old-is-joel-after-timeskip\/\" aria-label=\"More on How old is Joel after Timeskip?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-389796","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/389796","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=389796"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/389796\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=389796"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=389796"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=389796"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}