Season 2 of Amazon's fan-favorite Fallout TV show recently kicked off, and you know what that means: excitement for and interest in the legendary post-nuclear RPG series is flaring up just as it did when the first season debuted in 2024.
Notably, all that hype has come at the perfect time for those who haven't bought the games yet, as the entire franchise is currently on sale for some of the lowest-ever prices I've ever seen its titles sell for. Indeed, with how steep the markdowns are — especially on PC, though Xbox has some killer deals, too — there's never been a better time to jump into the Fallout games than right now.
Get every Fallout game for dirt cheap right now
Now that Season 2 of the Fallout TV show is in full swing and new episodes are releasing weekly every Wednesday, it's a good idea to play the games it's based on and adapting so you have a greater understanding of the world of Fallout and the events that have unfolded throughout the history of its post-apocalyptic wastelands. And thanks to these deals, you can do so for a rock-bottom price.
Fallout: New Vegas in particular is the title I'd recommend playing the most right now. Not only is it generally considered to be the best Fallout game for its top-notch writing, excellent worldbuilding, rich and "crunchy" RPG systems, and its abundance of player freedom and choice, but many of its characters and locations directly tie into Season 2 of the show.
Really, though, I recommend playing all of them (except Tactics, which I'd argue you can skip and not miss out on much). I can understand bouncing off of 1 and 2 since their dated control schemes make them a bit tough to get into, but you should still give them a shot. Fallout 3 and Fallout 4 are far more modern, with Fallout 76 offering MMO-style multiplayer gameplay that uses Fallout 4 as a foundation.
Bethesda is largely focused on The Elder Scrolls 6, so it will be a long, long time until we see Fallout 5 — a game that will be directly affected by the events of the TV show. Even so, there's no reason why you shouldn't go back and experience all the awesome games that the show is an adaptation of, especially while they're this cheap.
FAQ
Are the Fallout games on Xbox Game Pass?
Yes, every Fallout game is available to play on Xbox Game Pass, though the original isometric titles — 1, 2, and Tactics — are exclusive to PC. The rest are playable on both Xbox and PC.
What platforms are the Fallout games on?
The Fallout games are available across Xbox and PlayStation consoles, as well as on Windows PC storefronts like Steam, GOG, and the Xbox PC app. The older top-down CRPGs are only playable on PC, though.
Are the Fallout games good?
This is obviously a matter of subjective opinion, but overall, the Fallout games are considered to be excellent, and some of the best RPGs ever released.
Is Fallout 76 crossplay or cross-platform?
Sadly, Fallout 76 doesn't have full crossplay or cross-platform play for its multiplayer, though it does have crossplay between Steam and the Xbox PC app. Xbox, PlayStation, and PC players can't play together, though.
Is Fallout Season 2 out?
Yes and no! While the first episode of Fallout Season 2 is available to watch now on Amazon Prime Video, the remaining seven haven't released yet. They're coming out weekly every Wednesday, with the season scheduled to end on February 4, 2026.
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