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Envisioning an alternate-universe, retro futuristic apocalypse teeming with mutated monsters, soldiers in hulking power armor and sinister human experiments disguised as bomb shelters, the Fallout franchise has spent over two decades establishing one of the richest settings in video games.
With reports of a new Fallout game in the works at Obsidian, there’s never been a better time to strap a Pip-Boy to your wrist and reacquaint yourself with the post-apocalyptic world. But where’s the best place to start? Below, we’ll run through the franchise’s entire chronological history, as well as some advice on where to start for those embarking on their first-ever Fallout adventure.
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In total, there are nine main Fallout games – eight on home console and two on mobile devices. There are also thirteen major expansions spread across Fallout 3, Fallout: New Vegas and Fallout 4. The Fallout franchise is a core Bethesda game that will likely continue to receive support.
When does the Fallout TV show take place?
Amazon’s Fallout TV series takes place in 2296, 219 years after the Great War. That puts both

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