Considered a classic franchise in the RPG genre, Fallout has established a rich timeline throughout its various games, which can sometimes be challenging to follow with each new release. Originally developed by Black Isle Studios and later by Bethesda (and Obsidian for New Vegas), the Fallout series has undergone significant changes, with each game offering a unique post-apocalyptic take on a different region of the United States.
While all Fallout games exist in the same world and share a continuous timeline, they are only loosely interconnected. Certain factions, such as the Brotherhood of Steel, may appear in multiple games, but each game tells its own independent story. This approach allows for diverse locations and narratives, avoiding the need to establish specific endings as “canon.”
While it is advisable for newcomers to play Fallout games in a particular order, each game has a designated place in the canonical timeline. Understanding the timeline is not essential to enjoy the story or gameplay, but it can offer additional context. Generally, Fallout games follow the order of their release, with a few exceptions, spanning multiple decades between entries.
The Fallout series can be divided into two main categories: the “classic” games – Fallout, Fallout 2, and Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel, which form the early timeline, and the “modern” games – Fallout 3, New Vegas, and Fallout 4. The exception is Fallout 76, the most recent release, set in 2102, preceding the original game and serving as the earliest entry in the timeline.
Based in Appalachia, the former state of West Virginia, Fallout 76 follows a vault dweller from Vault 76 as they strive to rebuild the region. Acting as a prequel to the series, the game delves into the lore and history of Fallout, unveiling mysteries surrounding the missing Vault 76 Overseer and the Scorched Plague, while also expanding on established elements like the FEV and Brotherhood of Steel.
2024-04-24 13:00:03
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