Fallout S2 to Explore New Vegas Endings From "Different Perspectives"
The second season of the hit post-apocalyptic series is heading to a fan-favorite location, but how will it handle the game's branching storylines? One of the show's stars offers a tantalizing clue about how the wasteland's history gets written, suggesting a complex approach to the iconic game's conclusion.
The next chapter of the acclaimed post-apocalyptic saga is confirmed to be taking viewers to the neon-drenched streets of New Vegas. This move has left fans buzzing with one major question: with the 2010 video game featuring several distinct endings, which one will the show treat as official history? Now, a key cast member has offered a glimpse into how the series plans to navigate this complex legacy.
History is Written by the Victors
Aaron Moten, who portrays the Brotherhood of Steel knight Maximus, recently shed light on the show's creative approach in an interview with The Spill. He explained that the series won't simply pick one outcome and discard the others. Instead, it will lean into the ambiguity of the past.
"You know what's really interesting is our storyline, where we are in time is, it's a number of years after the events of Fallout: New Vegas," Moten stated. "An interesting conversation Geneva [Robertson-Dworet, showrunner] and I have been having is actually about how history is written in the wasteland by whoever writes it. And different perspectives will have a different perspective on who won and who lost. It's a really beautiful thing."
This suggests the show will present a world where the "truth" of what happened in New Vegas is contested, depending on who you ask. Moten elaborated, "We see it really early on that [Lucy and the Ghoul] find out who believes themselves to be winning, and the Ghoul offering a different perspective, you know."
The Battle for New Vegas
For those unfamiliar with the source material, Fallout: New Vegas culminates in a massive conflict for control of the Mojave Wasteland. Players must align with one of four primary factions, each with its own vision for the future. The choices include the expansionist New California Republic (NCR), the brutal slave-driving Caesar's Legion, the enigmatic and calculating Mr. House, or a path of "Independence" for New Vegas itself.
The faction that emerges victorious at the end of the game dramatically shapes the fate of the entire region, making the show's handling of this pivotal event a critical point of interest for viewers and gamers alike.
A New Look for Old Faces
The show isn't just playing with historical perspectives; it's also making some signifcant changes to established characters. A recently released poster for the second season hinted at a major alteration for one of the game's most memorable minor factions: the Kings. This gang of Elvis impersonators, who were human in the game, appear to be depicted as Ghouls in the series.
This creative choice signals that the showrunners are willing to reinterpret elements of the lore to fit their narrative. Fans can see how these stories unfold when the series returns to Prime Video on December 19.