The Fallout show ended on a massive cliffhanger that has big implications for season 2, and it may sting for some longtime Fallout fans.

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The Fallout franchise has reached a fever pitch, and as many have begun to finish the debut season of Amazon Prime’s live-action adaptation, there are many questions about where season 2 will be headed. Thanks to the TV show, it’s arguably the best time ever to be a Fallout lover, but the ending of the first season has some serious implications for the follow-up’s setting.

With the new Fallout 4 next-gen update and an uptick in player count across all entries in the franchise, the future of Fallout seems to be brighter than ever. There may not be any confirmation about Fallout 5‘s release plans, but until then, it seems as though the resurgence in the franchise’s popularity will be carried by the live-action TV show. Amazon Prime’s Fallout series has already been renewed for a second season, and it looks to be headed to a place that may sting for a certain portion of the fan base.

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During the final episode of Fallout, it is revealed that Lucy’s father, Hank MacLean, is actually the antagonist of the series, as he was responsible for the bombing of Shady Sands. This revelation leaves Lucy devastated, but she’s unable to kill him. Hank uses Max’s T-60 Power Armor to escape to an unknown location. However, before the season finishes, Hank is shown one last time trudging through the desert to be greeted by the skyline of New Vegas waiting on the horizon.

Fallout Season 2 is Headed to New Vegas

For many who have been following Fallout for a long time, the sight of New Vegas is a thrilling reveal, but once the reality of the tease sets in, it also hurts just a little bit. Fallout: New Vegas is one of the most beloved entries in the franchise, and many who have played it have been hoping for a sequel for years now.

If season two revolves heavily around New Vegas, it will probably make the desire for a sequel (New Vegas 2) even stronger than before!

Seeing the New Vegas skyline makes the confirmation of the show’s second season even more exciting, but it’s also a sad reminder of there not being any New Vegas 2 in the works. If season two revolves heavily around New Vegas, it will probably make the desire for a sequel even stronger than before. Getting to see the city of New Vegas in a fresh light will be thrilling, but being unable to actually control a character within a modern version of that world might ultimately feel frustrating.

Fallout Season 2 Will Provide More Lore

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Although it might be a bit maddening to see New Vegas while not being able to explore it in the way one desires, there will at least probably be new lore revealed about the city and its history. There have been hopes from some that New Vegas is connected to the Fallout series in various ways, and it looks like viewers are going to find out just how deep that connection runs when season two drops.

The release of the Fallout TV series has done wonders for the Fallout franchise. In the gaming world, Fallout has almost always been a popular series of games, but the franchise has now reached a whole new level of appreciation. Despite the frustrations of there not being any New Vegas sequel in the works, it will be thrilling to see the city explored and brought to life in a live-action adaptation.