Optional Journal Entries

Locate optional journal entries in The Last of Us Part II. Find scenic overlook entries and other lore collectibles near Jackson.

Journal entries in The Last of Us Part II are optional collectibles that add depth to Ellie's journey and observations. These entries are not tied to achievements, so you can enjoy them for the lore without worrying about missing progress. They often appear at scenic points or when Ellie interacts with significant objects, offering unique insights into her thoughts and the world around her.

Jackson: The Overlook

• Artifacts: 1

After exiting from crawling under the house, turn around and jump back in through the open windows at the front. The collectible, Note From a Father, is in the study on the table by the right-side window.

Jackson: Patrol

• Artifacts: 6
• Trading Cards: 2
• Journal Entries: 2
• Workbenches: 1
• Safes: 1

Journal Entry: 1/2 - Scenic Overlook
Upon reaching the radio tower, follow Dina until you both look out at the majestic view. After Dina leaves and Ellie speaks to herself, wait a few seconds at the balcony for a prompt to appear for this journal entry.

Artifact: 1/6 - A Note to Santa
After riding with Dina to the abandoned town, head past the trailer. Go into the house on the left. This artifact is in the upstairs bedroom, in the right-hand bedside drawer.

Trading Card: 1/2 - Tesseracter
Across the road from the house with the Santa note, climb the truck. The card is on a shelf to the left of the bed, inside an open wardrobe.

Artifact: 2/6 - Supermarket Apology
After crawling under a truck, enter the trailer. Go through the door on your right, into the back of the trailer, and squeeze through the boxes to find this artifact.