The future ofFalloutcurrently remains uncertain, but the hope for an announcement sometime in the future persists. Despite no official reveal, Bethesda leader Todd Howard confirmed that a newFalloutgame is on the company’s to-do list afterThe Elder Scrolls 6sees the light of day. Unfortunately, that likely means a long wait is ahead forFallout 5, but there is always the chance that an announcement could come sooner than expected.
In everyFalloutgame, the location has served as the heart of each new story. FromFallout 4’s Boston setting andFallout 76’s Appalachian landscape, the varied regions of America have continued to make each entry in the franchise unique from one another. Speculating about the setting ofFallout 5is intriguing, and many theories and hopes have pointed toward a return to the West Coast. If Bethesda brings the franchise back to California, this could also open the door for a long-awaited return tothe city of New Vegas in the nextFallout.
Fallout 5 Could Also Serve as a Partial Sequel to New Vegas
Revisiting One of the Franchise’s Most Beloved Cities
Bethesda has retained ownership of theFalloutbrand sinceFallout 3, butFallout: New Vegas' development was headed by Obsidian Entertainment, while the former acted as publisher.New Vegasquickly proved to be a standout entry in the series and continues to be a favorite among many fans ofFallout. Whether in the city itself or the surrounding Mojave Desert,New Vegasbrought a blend of fresh ideas while still retaining lore from the first two games,likeFallout’s New California Republic. The game’s connection to California has helped make the overall franchise feel more connected, and a return to the state would greatly benefit from the inclusion of New Vegas.
Apart fromNew Vegas, every other Bethesda-ownedFalloutgame has been set on the East Coast.
A New Vegas Sequel May Not Happen, But There is the Next Best Option
A full-blownNew Vegas 2would be ideal, but that seems unlikely, at least at this point. However,Fallout 5could potentially include the city as its own side map that players can find if they venture far enough out into the desert. Even better,Fallout 5returning to the West Coastcould be the perfect excuse to give the game its own DLC centered around a fresh New Vegas-focused story.
It doesn’t necessarily have to be a “true”New Vegassequel to be worthwhile, and a decently sized expansion would definitely be better than nothing. Bethesda may have yet to confirm a return to the West Coast, but if that is the route chosen, leaving New Vegas out completely would likely be disappointing. Although fairly close, the stretch between Southern California and New Vegas is still extensive, so featuring the location in a base game may not be feasible for the map’s size, but DLC is highly possible.The bestFalloutDLCshave taken players to all-new regions, and this is where New Vegas could easily make an appearance.
In everyFalloutgame, the location has served as the heart of each new story
A Return to New Vegas is Imminent
The city of New Vegas' place in future games may be questionable, but fans of this entry still have something to look forward to with Amazon Prime’s live-action series. At the end of the first season, a thrilling reveal teased that its story would be heading to the iconic city in some capacity. Set photos potentially revealingtheNew Vegastown of Novacfurther prove that season 2 could be big moments to life.
Season 1 ofFallouttakes place in post-nuclear Los Angeles and the West Coast. If the games and show plan on becoming intertwined, returning to New Vegas may become more likely.
While season 2 of theFalloutseries may not be a game, revisiting New Vegas in any capacity is an exciting development, if done properly. Of course, getting to actually explore New Vegas inthe nextFalloutgamewould be preferred, but only time will tell what Bethesda has planned for its next chapter.
