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FALLOUT: NEW VEGAS' CANON STATUS CONFIRMED BY TODD HOWARD

Apr 18, 2024 8:42 AM

In the latest discussion surrounding the Fallout series by Amazon, Creative Director Todd Howard addresses the fan controversies regarding the show's timeline and its relation to the fan-favorite game Fallout: New Vegas. Despite intense debate and speculation that Howard harbors jealousy towards Obsidian's beloved entry in the franchise, he clarifies that New Vegas is indeed canon alongside the Amazon series. Howard emphasizes that all events in previous games have occurred, including those in New Vegas. He meticulously lays out the official Fallout timeline, ensuring it doesn't conflict with the series, even acknowledging a significant plot development involving Shady Sands, which faced destruction after the events of New Vegas but before those depicted in the Amazon series. Howard concludes by stating that while Fallout 5 is still years away and a second season of the Amazon series isn't confirmed, fans can rest assured that the Fallout lore remains intact and respected.

How does the Fallout series timeline fit with the video games, and is Fallout: New Vegas considered canon?

Fallout series timeline is meticulously laid out to fit with the events depicted in the video games including Fallout: New Vegas, which is explicitly stated as canon. The timeline includes significant moments from all major Fallout titles and confirms the events of New Vegas are part of the series lore, along with the new plot developments introduced in the Amazon series.

Fallout: New Vegas, developed by Obsidian Entertainment and published by Bethesda Softworks, is set in a post-apocalyptic Nevada and was released in 2010. It quickly became a fan favorite due to its complex storytelling, deep RPG mechanics, and unique setting. Its plot revolves around a courier caught in a three-way power struggle for the control of New Vegas, a massive city untouched by nuclear fallout. The game allows for a high degree of player choice, which greatly affects the outcome of the story and the political landscape of the region.



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