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Bethesda Confirms Fallout TV Canon Will Shape Fallout 5 as Season 2 Launches

Bethesda says the show's storyline will be treated as canon, with Fallout 5 arriving only after The Elder Scrolls 6.

Overview

  • Todd Howard told BBC Newsbeat that Fallout 5 will take place in a world where the TV series’ events happened or are happening.
  • Bethesda design director Emil Pagliarulo said the show’s events are intended to align with game canon and that creators consulted the studio on lore.
  • Season 2 premiered early this week on Prime Video and is rolling out weekly through early February 2026, drawing strong initial reviews.
  • The new season leans further into game lore with explicit references to established locations and characters, including New Vegas.
  • Howard said the TV and game teams are already coordinating on Season 3 and discussing future in‑game tie‑ins, while Fallout 5 remains years away with no release date.