Amazon's Fallout TV series now has a confirmed release date: April 12, 2024. The announcement came via a tweet that displayed the launch date on a Pip-Boy, the well-known wearable computer from the Fallout game series. The first glimpse of the show was given at gamescom 2023, not publicly released, and it surprised viewers with a sneak peek at the adaptation during a presentation for Bethesda's Starfield.

Tweet details show elements like Brotherhood of Steel marching through a dusty, urban desert reminiscent of Dune's Arrakis, Vertibird vehicles, a vault opening, nuclear explosions in seemingly modern settings, and a character resembling Fallout 4’s John Hancock.

Initial impressions suggest high production values and impressive visuals. The story, separate from the existing games as confirmed by Todd Howard last year, is being directed by Westworld’s Jonathan Nolan and promises to include many fan-favourite features. Set in Los Angeles based on a promotional poster, mentions of Vault 33 have intrigued fans.

During his presentation, Howard shared that one inspiration for Starfield was the film Interstellar, penned by Jonathan Nolan. This connection led Howard to discuss creating a Fallout series with Nolan, teasing that bigger teaser trailers are yet to come. Wesley Yin-Poole, the UK News Editor for IGN, reported this news.