How to get missed collectibles in The Last of Us Part II
You don't have to replay the whole game to get missed collectibles in The Last of Us Part II. After you finish the story, open Chapter Select from the main menu, pick the section where you missed something and collect it there. Items you pick up in Chapter Select count toward your overall progress, so you can fill the gaps one chapter at a time.
How to find what you missed
- Finish the story once, on any difficulty.
- Open Chapter Select from the main menu. Each chapter shows how many collectibles of each type you've found there.
- Look for chapters with incomplete counts: artifacts, journal entries, coins, trading cards, workbenches, safes and training manuals are all tracked.
- Load the start of that chapter or one of its sections and play only until you find the missing item.
- Return to the menu and repeat for the next chapter.
Tips that save time
- Use a separate save slot. Chapter Select may overwrite progress in the slot you use, so keep a save for your main or New Game+ run.
- Check rooms with locked doors. Many items sit behind safes, breakable windows or optional buildings that are easy to skip.
- Turn on accessibility helpers. The Enhanced Listen Mode option can point you toward nearby items and ammo.
- Follow the chapter's side paths. The large open area in Seattle Day 1 (downtown) holds many optional buildings with collectibles.
New Game+
New Game+ keeps your upgrades and lets you play through again. It's a good way to collect items if you want to replay the story anyway, but for a few missing items, Chapter Select is much faster.
FAQ
Can you keep playing after the ending?
The story ends with the credits, but you can start New Game+ or use Chapter Select to replay any part.
Can you go back for collectibles mid-game?
Not freely while the story is in progress. Missed items have to wait until you unlock Chapter Select by finishing the game.
How do I check which collectibles I have?
Open the backpack menu during play to see collected artifacts, journal entries and cards, and use Chapter Select after the ending to see counts per chapter.
What does Abby collect in the game?
Abby's chapters have their own artifacts, notes, safes and training manuals. Trading cards are Ellie's hobby, so look for them in her chapters.