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Bethesda Declares Prime Video’s Fallout Canon as Season 2 Debuts to Strong Reviews

Todd Howard says Fallout 5 will account for the show's events, with release still far off.

Overview

  • Season 2 premiered December 16/17 on Prime Video and will roll out eight episodes weekly on Wednesdays through early February 2026.
  • Early reception is strong, with high critic and audience ratings on Rotten Tomatoes and multiple records reported for the series’ new season.
  • Howard confirmed Fallout 5 will take place in a universe where the TV series’ events occurred, making the show part of official game canon.
  • Bethesda and the showrunners coordinated closely on lore, with designers noting the adaptation was checked against game continuity and adjusted where needed.
  • Fallout 5 remains years away as Bethesda prioritizes The Elder Scrolls 6, while Season 3 of the TV series is being written with filming targeted for summer 2026.