Fallout 5 Will Exist in a World Where 'The Stories and Events of the Show Happened or Are Happening,' Todd Howard Confirms - IGN
Todd Howard has confirmed that Fallout 5 will acknowledge and incorporate the canon established by the Fallout TV series. Speaking to BBC Newsbeat, Bethesda’s development chief said the next mainline game will exist in a world where the show’s stories and events either happened or are happening, signaling tighter alignment between the franchise’s on-screen and in-game narratives.
Key takeaways:
- Fallout 5 will factor in the TV show’s events and world state.
- The show is set after all existing Fallout games, intensifying debate about the overall timeline and which game endings are canon (including questions around New Vegas).
- Characters like Lucy, Maximus, and The Ghoul could be acknowledged or appear, though Fallout 5’s setting and era remain unannounced.
- Bethesda is currently focused on The Elder Scrolls 6, so Fallout 5 is still years away.
- Fallout Season 3 is guaranteed, with hopes for more seasons that may further shape the canon before the game arrives.
- Howard remains noncommittal about stopgap releases, such as remasters of Fallout 3 or New Vegas, or a possible Fallout: New Vegas 2.
What this means for players: Fallout 5 is being built with the TV show’s canon in mind, potentially bridging characters, factions, and outcomes across mediums. However, with The Elder Scrolls 6 still in development and more seasons of the show on the way, key details—such as timeline placement, locale, and which story threads carry over—won’t be settled for some time.
For ongoing coverage, IGN highlights Season 2’s episodes, details, and Easter eggs, underscoring how the series continues to shape expectations for the next game.
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