The Last of Us Part 2 - The Forward Base: All items and how to explore every area
How to complete The Forward Base chapter and find everything along the way.
The Forward Base follows on from The Last of Us Part 2's On Foot section.
This is a story-driven chapter exploring a WLF base and meeting up with Issac.
As always, there are a few collectables you can find along the way - along with a handful of optional conversations, so be sure to take the time to explore.
Looking for help in other areas of the game? See our The Last of Us 2 walkthrough and collectibles hub.
Exploring The Forward Base in The Last of Us Part 2
From where you begin, before you proceed to the next area, go up the short set of steps ahead then right.
The California Coin is on the ground by the railing.
Go ahead to the checkpoint and check in.
You're free to explore this area and overhear some of the conversations, and there are some missable things to check out along the way.
From where you check in, hug the left wall, go round the crowd, and into the corner. On the green supply boxes is the New Mexico Coin.
The tent next to this one has a Workbench you can use and ammo on the table.
When ready to progress, enter the Medical tent on the left. Though we'd recommend the optional conversation in the tent opposite - easily missed, but worth it!
Go through the Medical Tent and out through the side when you're ready to continue.
After the cutscene, follow Nora to the next tent for another cutscene.
Head into the building now. There are two collectables in here.
On the right on the table is the WLF Interrogator Letter Artefact.
There is a small eating area to the left. On the end table is the South Carolina Coin.
Now follow Manny down the right corridor and chat to the soldier in front of the elevator for the end of the chapter.
The next chapter is The Aquarium.