The Fallout series, created by Todd Howard, has a key aspect that revolves around the “American naivete” and the deliberate mystery surrounding the rest of the world. While the fate of the world outside the USA is largely unknown, there have been hints and references to other countries throughout the series. Before the nuclear apocalypse, Canada suffered greatly from the war between China and America, leading to its eventual annexation by the USA. The country experienced environmental destruction and warfare, resulting in substantial devastation before the nuclear bombs were even dropped.
China also annexed nearby countries to utilize their resources, but little is known about what happened after the nuclear fallout. Similarly, the European Commonwealth and the Middle East engaged in conflict over diminishing resources, creating widespread devastation as the world plunged into chaos. The Fallout series spans six main games, various spin-offs, tabletop games, and even a TV series from Amazon Studios. Despite the focus on the American setting, there are references and indications of the broader global impact of the nuclear apocalypse woven throughout the franchise.
