How Fallout 2 Links to New Vegas

Exploring New Vegas in Fallout Season 2

Fallout season 2 is taking us to the heart of a post-apocalyptic Las Vegas, and Lucy and the Ghoul are definitely testing their luck as they navigate through its ruins. While the Mojave Wasteland was the central setting in season 1, the second season shifts focus to New Vegas, a location that brings with it a rich history and unique challenges.

New Vegas is what remains of the old Las Vegas after a nuclear war that took place over 200 years ago. It serves as the main location for both Fallout season 2 and the video game Fallout: New Vegas, which is one of the most beloved games in the franchise. The city is known for its run-down casinos and broken marquee lights, but viewers will also get a glimpse of its pre-nuclear glory through flashbacks featured in each episode.

In the video game, New Vegas is one of the few surviving cities in the post-War world, located within the Mojave Wasteland. The center of the city, the New Vegas Strip, is controlled by Mr. House, a mysterious figure who leads three factions: the Chairmen, the Omerta, and the White Glove Society.

The city's survival during the Great War can be attributed to Mr. House’s foresight. He took necessary precautions to ensure that the city remained standing after the nuclear disaster. However, this didn’t last long, and New Vegas eventually fell into disrepair. Mr. House then found himself competing with two rival factions: the Legion of Caesar and the New California Republic.

In Fallout season 2, New Vegas becomes the setting where Hank Maclean flees to avoid capture for his war crimes. It is also where the Ghoul believes his wife and daughter might be, as there is another vault specifically designed for Vault-Tec executives located within the city.

Adaptations from Fallout: New Vegas

It's important to note that Fallout season 1 and season 2 do not follow the exact narrative of the video games. In Fallout: New Vegas, the player controls a courier tasked with delivering a top-secret package. This storyline does not appear in the TV show, but several elements from the game do make an appearance in the first episode.

Mr. House, portrayed by Justin Theroux, is a central character in the show and appears in both present-day scenes and flashbacks that explore events leading up to the Great War. Viewers also see the impact of Mr. House’s company, RobCo, on the world and the power he holds regarding the impending nuclear disaster.

The video game features four possible endings, which are expanded upon in the show. These include:

• Mr. House turning New Vegas into a dominant power, effectively becoming a benevolent dictator.
• The Legion defeating the New California Republic and ruling over the Wasteland.
• The NCR taking over and annexing the Wasteland.
• The Courier, controlled by the player, becoming the sole ruler of New Vegas.

Timeline and Continuity

According to showrunner Geneva Robertson-Dworet, Fallout season 2 takes place around 15 years after the events of Fallout: New Vegas. This means that none of the game's four possible endings are considered canon for the franchise. If the show were to adopt one of the game's endings, it could become part of the official story.

At the beginning of season 2, it seems that no one is in control of New Vegas, and the whereabouts of Mr. House remain unknown. Lucy and the Ghoul enter a chaotic environment, and the season doesn't seem overly concerned with who ends up controlling the ruins of the once-great city.

If the season functions as a true sequel, it opens the door for virtually anything to happen in the final episodes, despite the possibilities outlined above.

Fallout season 2 is now streaming on Prime Video. Don’t miss any episodes by checking out the release schedule. If you're still confused about the timeline, our Fallout season 2 timeline guide is available for further clarification.