Fallout Season 1 ended with a clear destination: the New Vegas skyline shimmering in the distance. For game fans, this is the promise of exploring the most beloved setting in the franchise. For new fans, it's an introduction to something special.
Here's what Season 2 might bring.
New Vegas in the Games
Fallout: New Vegas (2010): Developed by Obsidian Entertainment, New Vegas is many fans' favorite Fallout game. Its writing, factions, and moral complexity set it apart.
The Setting: Post-war Las Vegas, kept relatively intact because Mr. House used his technology to shoot down incoming nukes.
- The NCR (New California Republic)
- Caesar's Legion
- Mr. House
- The various casino families
The Strip: Glittering casinos surrounded by lawless Mojave wasteland. Civilization and chaos in uneasy balance.
What Season 1 Set Up
Hank MacLean's Destination: Lucy's father is heading to New Vegas with cold fusion technology. His motives remain unclear.
The Ghoul's Hunt: The Ghoul followed Hank for over a century. Vegas might hold answers about his family.
Lucy's Journey: Lucy and Maximus are both heading east. Their paths will converge in Vegas.
Power Dynamics: The show established that the NCR fell after Shady Sands was nuked. How this affects Vegas is a major question.
Season 2 Predictions
Mr. House: The pre-war billionaire who runs Vegas from a life-support chamber. He's too iconic to exclude.
The Casinos: The Tops, Gomorrah, Ultra-Luxe, and the Lucky 38. Each casino is its own society.
Securitrons: Mr. House's robot army. The show's VFX team will have fun with these.
Companions: Will we see analogs to game favorites like Veronica, Arcade, or Cass?
The Dam: Hoover Dam powers Vegas. Control of the dam means control of the region.
What Fans Want to See
The Lucky 38 Interior: Mr. House's penthouse casino, preserved since before the war.
Ranger Armor: The iconic NCR Ranger helmet and duster.
Caesar's Legion: The Roman-inspired slavers make great villains.
Wild Card Ending: New Vegas let players forge their own path. The show might maintain that ambiguity.
Yes Man: The cheerful robot who helps you betray everyone.
Adaptation Challenges
Player Agency: Games let you choose factions. TV must pick a path.
Existing Canon: Fallout 4 implied certain New Vegas outcomes. The show must navigate this.
Fan Expectations: New Vegas fans are passionate. Any misstep will generate backlash.
Scale: New Vegas is huge. The show must condense while capturing the essence.