Todd Howard Invites New Vegas Devs to Fallout Season 2 Set

Bethesda's creative director Todd Howard has shared insights about bringing New Vegas back to life in the upcoming Fallout television series, revealing how the production team plans to navigate the beloved RPG setting while respecting fans' experiences.

The approach mirrors how Bethesda tackles new game development, according to Howard. "We sort of approach it like we do a new game. Like, hey, we're starting fresh," Howard explains. "Okay, we're going back to Vegas: number one, we've got to honor the journey that every player had there. Maneuvering that is tricky. [Co-showrunners Graham Wagner and Geneva Robertson-Dworet] have some great ways to manoeuvre that fog of war, and [ask] what are the factions up to now."

Balancing Authenticity with Creative Risks

Howard emphasizes that the production maintains a fan-focused philosophy while being willing to take creative chances. The team aims to deliver what longtime supporters would want to see while pushing boundaries in storytelling.

"It's going back to authenticity," Howard states. "What would we want to see as a fan? Make it as authentic as possible and come at it with a lot of thought, a lot of love, but also take some swings."

Mr. House Takes Center Stage

One major decision involved incorporating the mysterious Mr. House, a pivotal character from the 2010 game who made his television debut in the first season. The creative team debated extensively about his role in the show.

"It was a question early on: Do we put House in the show? How much? And then you're like, 'He's amazing. He's one of the best characters. The first real character from the games brought into the show and he's awesome, right? So, [that's] just a great opportunity," Howard reveals.

The showrunners have maintained flexibility regarding their commitment to specific New Vegas storylines, allowing room for creative interpretation while staying true to the source material's spirit.