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Fallout 5 fans largely agree on New York City as a setting
Summary
There is no official confirmation of Fallout 5's setting, and Reddit posts have shown broadly positive fan reaction to the idea of a New York City location.
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Details about Fallout 5 remain largely secret. Xbox's Todd Howard has shared limited information, including the game's placement in the franchise timeline. Fans have renewed discussion about possible locations after a Reddit post asked how people would feel about New York City. Bethesda reportedly considered New York City when planning Fallout 4, and some earlier lore that described New York as destroyed is no longer treated as canon.
Current details:
- There is no official confirmation of Fallout 5's setting.
- A Reddit thread prompted widespread fan discussion, with many users reacting positively to New York City as a location.
- Bethesda had considered New York City during Fallout 4's planning stages.
- Earlier lore that indicated New York was destroyed is now described as non-canonical.
- Todd Howard has provided some timeline placement information for the game.
- Season 2 of the Fallout TV show is underway and remasters of Fallout 3 and New Vegas are widely rumored.
Summary:
Fans appear largely receptive to a New York City setting, though many said any new location would be welcome. Official confirmation of Fallout 5's setting is undetermined at this time. Ongoing franchise activity, including the TV show's second season and rumored remasters, may shape public discussion while details about the next main game remain sparse.
