In the fourth section of The Last of Us Part 1, players are introduced to an interesting new character. Bill was mentioned earlier in the story by Tess, and it is implied that he has worked with and known both her and Joel for a long time. While he is a recluse, Bill is handy with traps and even provides players with new weapons to test out against the several Infected enemies that also roam the town.
There are plenty of buildings and obscure corners to investigate in the town, providing players lots of opportunities to gather resources and pick up collectibles along the way. Bill in particular tends to leave little notes around the town as little reminders of things he needs to do to keep on top of the upkeep of his defenses.
There are 99 total notes and artifacts for players to find across both The Last of Us Part 1 and its expansion, Left Behind. Collecting them all will earn players the trophy “Chronicles.” Here's where players can find the artifacts in Bill’s Town.
Pills Note
While walking down the main street of Bill’s Town, there will be a crude barricade set up on the opposite end with a sign reading ‘You will be shot.’ Joel will make a comment about Bill to Ellie, and players can collect a note that is stuck to the barbed wire beneath the sign.
Perimeter Note
Inside Marquis Music Store on the main street, players can head into one of the back rooms with several posters up on the wall and a leather sofa. There will be an artifact to collect by the printer that is sitting on top of a set of drawers.
Note to Rachel
After ducking under one of Bill’s wire traps, there will be banging against a door to the player’s left. Players should head inside this house and go up the stairs before taking a left into the living room. A Runner will ambush Joel as the player enters. After taking it down, it will be safe to collect the note on the table to the right of the room.
Fences Note
Following the sequence where Bill saves Joel and Ellie, the three of them must escape several Infected until they reach Bill’s safehouse. When players resume control of Joel, they can turn around and head into a back room to find a note on the table.
Bill's Map
This map is the one that Bill used in the previous cutscene to explain to Joel where they need to head next. It will still be on the makeshift table for players to collect.
Hunters Note
On the second floor of Bill’s safehouse, players can take a right at the top of the stairs to walk across the landing to an open door. This note will be on a table opposite the entrance to the room.
Bombs Note
Players will need to travel through a church to proceed to the next section, where Bill has taken up residence. Inside his room, which can be found on the right behind the pulpit, players can find this small note on a table to their left as they enter the room next to an open toolbox.
Boy's Diary
Inside the house with the pool and treehouse in the backyard, players need to head upstairs and into the bedroom on the right. The diary will be by the window to the right-hand side of the room.
Note from Frank
After finding the car, players can explore Frank’s house to collect resources before heading out. If players go straight from the garage to the room opposite, they will see Frank’s bedroom, and his note can be found to the left on a desk by the window. Players then have the option to show Bill this note, which he will scrunch up and throw away after making a few terse comments. The note can be picked up again, only now it is crumpled and players earn the “In Memorium” trophy.
The Last of Us Part 1 is available on PlayStation 5 and a PC version is in development.