How Long Do You Play as Abby in The Last of Us Part 2?

Many players are curious about one aspect of the high-profile sequel. How Long Do You Play as Abby in The Last of Us Part 2?
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One of the most significant differences between The Last of Us Part 2 and its predecessor is that players spend a large portion of the game playing a character that is not Joel or Ellie. The high-profile sequel has added a new playable character that brings her own tragic story to the world that players will have to help survive and fight for what they believe is right. This character is Abby, and her role has led many players to wonder one question. How long do you play as Abby in The Last of Us Part 2?

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How Long Do You Play as Abby in The Last of Us Part 2?

Players will find that they spend roughly half of the game playing as this new character and experiencing her own story. You get a glimpse of play as Abby at the very beginning of the title. Still, you do not get to play as her for a significant amount of time until later on in the game, which means that players will spend multiple hours playing as Ellie before they are thrust into the role of Abby once again. 

How Long Do You Play as Abby in The Last of Us Part 2

There is no doubt that the most exciting aspect of getting to play as her is that she is seen as the main antagonist of the game when you are playing as Ellie. She commits a grave offense against the fan-favorite character who will set Ellie down a path of revenge and destruction. However, players will learn the motivation of Abby and why she did what she did in a world where no one is a hero, and everyone is just trying to survive and honor their loved ones. 

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