Fallout TV Series Thrives Without New Game Release, Says Phil Spencer

The absence of a new Fallout game allowed the TV series to flourish creatively and boosted sales of existing titles.

Phil Spencer emphasized that not launching a new Fallout game with the TV series provided creative freedom for both projects.
The strategy of separating game and show releases is seen as a long-term play rather than a short-term marketing boost.
Despite no new game release, existing Fallout games experienced a sales surge following the show's premiere on Amazon Prime Video.
Executive producer Jonathan Nolan highlighted the use of flashbacks in the series, a narrative tool less common in the games.
Season 2 of the Fallout TV series, currently filming in California, will further explore character backstories and post-apocalyptic America.