The Fallout universe diverges from history in the 1950s, featuring a retrofuturistic reality filled with technological advancements and distinct cultural trends. This new order culminates in 2077 with the outbreak of the Great War and the near-complete annihilation of our planet.
The games, created and developed by Interplay Entertainment and later Bethesda Game Studios, transport players to this post-apocalyptic world in an RPG that Amazon Prime Video has now adapted to a television series which is set to premiere on April 12. The series promises to stay true to the video games, aiming to captivate both the classic players and a wider audience.
What is the chronological order of Fallout?
Fallout: Pre-War Era: Offers a glimpse into the world before the nuclear apocalypse, serving more as a prologue than a game.
Fallout: Wasteland Era: Begins with ‘Fallout 76’, an online multiplayer game set in the Appalachian region after the Great War.
Fallout: New California Era: Includes mods like ‘Fallout: New California’ exploring events prior to ‘Fallout’ and the rise of the New California Republic (NCR).
Fallout: Classic Era: Encompasses the original games ‘Fallout’ and its sequel ‘Fallout 2’
Fallout: Midwestern Era: Introduces ‘Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel’, a squad-based tactical game set in the Midwest.
Fallout: New Vegas: Returning to the West Coast, this game, set in the Mojave Wasteland, is not a direct sequel but continues the narrative established in ‘Fallout 2’, introducing new factions and moral dilemmas.
Fallout: East Coast Era: Includes the main series games ‘Fallout 3’ and ‘Fallout 4’, both set on the East Coast of the United States.
What is the release order of the Fallout games?
Fallout (1997): The original game establishes the RPG’s foundation.
Fallout 2 (1998): Expands the story and introduces new features.
Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel (2001): Offers a tactical experience different from the traditional RPG.
Fallout 3 (2008): Marks the transition to a 3D open-world environment.
Fallout: New Vegas (2010): Uses the same engine but presents a new narrative and improvements in mechanics.
Fallout 4 (2015): A game that refines the open-world formula and introduces settlement building.
Fallout 76 (2018): The most recent installment, an online game exploring events in the Appalachian region.
Which order do you prefer? The story or the games’ release order? The choice between following the chronological or release order depends on each player’s preference. Some prefer the evolution of game mechanics and graphics, starting with the classics and progressing to modern titles. Others opt for immersion in the chronological events of the Fallout universe, undoubtedly one of the best games in history.
