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Fallout 2

Fallout 2 is a 1998 post-apocalyptic role-playing video game developed by Black Isle Studios and published by Interplay Productions.

Updated July 27, 20261 min readCited sources

Fallout 2 is a 1998 post-apocalyptic role-playing game developed by Black Isle Studios. It is the sequel to Fallout and follows the Chosen One on a quest across the American Southwest.

What it is

Fallout 2 is the second main entry in the Fallout series, set in a post-apocalyptic American Southwest. Players control the Chosen One, a descendant of the original game's protagonist, as they explore a vast wasteland with turn-based combat and branching quests.

Why it matters

The game is known for its dark humour, multiple endings, and open-ended structure. It has remained popular through fan communities that produce walkthroughs, restoration patches, and modifications, ensuring its legacy in PC role-playing.

Key details

Released on October 29, 1998, for Windows, the game features an isometric perspective and character-driven dialogue. Key locations include Arroyo, New Reno, Vault City, and the Enclave. The story expands from a village-saving quest to a conflict with remnants of pre-war America.

In short

  • Second main entry in the Fallout series.
  • Player is the Chosen One, descendant of the Vault Dweller.
  • Isometric turn-based combat with multiple approaches.
  • Active fan community with mods and guides.
Canadian angle

Fallout 2 has relevance for Canadian readers as part of a major PC role-playing series that was widely discussed in North American gaming magazines, fan communities, and retro-game preservation circles.

Quick questions

Fallout 2 walkthrough
A common walkthrough route starts in Arroyo, then moves through Klamath, The Den, Modoc, Vault City, Gecko, Redding, Broken Hills, New Reno, NCR, Vault 13, the Military Base, and Navarro/San Francisco.
Fallout 2 release date
Fallout 2 was released on October 29, 1998.
Fallout 2 story
The story follows the Chosen One of Arroyo, who leaves the village to recover the GECK and later becomes involved in a conflict with the Enclave and other wasteland factions.

Sources

  1. StrategyWiki — https://www.strategywiki.org/wiki/Fallout_2/Walkthrough
    Supports: Main walkthrough route and major locations used in Fallout 2 progression.
  2. IGN — https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/07/23/fallout-2-walkthroughfaq-430077
    Supports: Walkthrough route and game progression guidance.
  3. Nightsolo — https://www.nightsolo.net/games/fallout2/walkthrough.html
    Supports: Walkthrough steps, traps, and location-specific guidance.
  4. The Nearly Ultimate Fallout 2 Guide — https://lemmings19.github.io/fallout-2-walkthrough/
    Supports: Quest and exploration guidance, including locations and route details.
  5. Steam Community — https://www.steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=218109616
    Supports: Community guide describing gameplay tips and mod/restoration-patch-adjacent advice.