Fallout TV Series Is Canon but Not Fallout 5, But Fans Were Hoping for Connections
The Fallout TV series on Prime Video is part of the official story of the franchise, but it is not the next game. Actor Walton Goggins and Bethesda director Todd Howard have said the show tells a new and original story in the same world. Howard also said that some events from the series could influence the next game, but the show itself is not “Fallout 5.”
Walton Goggins, who plays The Ghoul, explained in interviews that the series was created as its own story. The team studied the games and used their world and history, but they did not try to retell any one game. The aim was to make a story that works on its own while still feeling like Fallout.
Some fans have guessed that the show might act as a bridge to the next game because it adds new events to the timeline. Goggins reacted to this in a light way, saying decisions like that are not up to him. Todd Howard also said Bethesda is careful so the show does not reveal plans for future games too early.
Before the show was released, many fans wondered if a live-action series could really match the feel of the games. Many viewers now say the series works because it keeps the same tone. It shows the strange retro-future world, dark humor, and violent action that players expect, even though the story is new.
On a Reddit thread r/Fotv, people shared different opinions about the Rumors.
One user said that many fans are criticizing the show too much because it does not match the games exactly. They believe the show should be seen as an adaptation, meaning it can change some things and still be good.
Another user replied that the show is actually set in the same universe as the games, so it is normal for fans to compare it with the games, though they said they still enjoy the show and are not too bothered by the changes.
A third user said that even the games sometimes contradict their own story, so there is no point in getting upset about small mistakes in the show.
Hot Take: I don't care about how the show fits the game lore
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Bethesda Game Studios worked with the creators to keep the world accurate. At the same time, the company is making sure the show and future games can grow without limiting each other.
The series, produced by Kilter Films with Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, has been a big success for Prime Video. Seasons 1 and 2 are available, and the show has brought new attention to the Fallout franchise while raising interest in what the next game might be.
