What year is Fallout stuck in?

What year is Fallout stuck in?

Fallout, a popular video game franchise, takes place in a post-apocalyptic world, but the exact year it’s set is a topic of much debate and investigation. In this article, we’ll dive deep into the timeline of the Fallout series, shedding light on the pivotal years and uncovering the mysteries of this captivating narrative.

Main Timeline: Pre-War Era (2010s)

The main Fallout universe begins in the early 21st century, specifically in the 2010s, when the Great War breaks out. This war is triggered by the failed attempt to establish a treaty to reduce the threat of nuclear war, eventually leading to the use of atomic weapons across the globe. The game takes this point as its starting point, showing us the devastating consequences of humanity’s downfall.

Main Timeline: Post-War Era (2077+)

After the Great War, a new world order emerges. Survivors rebuild their communities in the ruins of cities and scavenged resources from the fallen world. The years between the two events, roughly spanning the 2050s-2076, are left relatively unfilled in the lore. We focus on the period starting from the Great War in 2077 up to the events of the main storyline, which varies between the titles.

Specific Era: 1950s Era

>1950/60s Nuclear Fusion
Fallout’s world diverges from our reality in the 1950s. Unlike our timeline, nuclear fusion advances rapidly, allowing the miniaturization and widespread use of atomic energy across various industries. This rapid growth triggers a Cold War-like climate of competition between the United States and China for resources, which culminates in the Great War.

In-Game Timeline

To help unravel the timeline, we have created the table below:

From 2077, we notice a pattern: every installment in the series jumps approximately 1-2 centuries ahead, presenting a new timeline of human evolution after the Great War.

Chronicles of Fallout: An Explainer Chart