Fallout Season 2 visited Area 51
Fallout, with its second season, finally stepped into one of the most intriguing points in the game’s universe. Area 51, which has been the subject of conspiracy theories for years and only existed through allusions in the Fallout games, was shown directly for the first time in the series. This visit stands out as a significant turning point for the series’ long-time fans.
What’s in Area 51 in the Fallout Universe?
In the relevant episode of Fallout season 2, the Brotherhood of Steel’s entry into the secret base provided the answer to a question that had been wondered about for years. The scene that greeted them when the hangar doors opened clearly shows that Fallout maintains its satirical tone. A frozen alien body confirms that UFO rumors are not just a joke in the series’ universe.
This scene also aligns with subtle hints scattered throughout past Fallout games. Details like the Alien Blaster labeled “Area 51 property” in the first game of the series were humorous references to the possibility of the US having had contact with aliens before the war. The series, by claiming this legacy, officially incorporated Area 51 into the Fallout canon.
Interestingly, the series doesn’t place much emphasis on the aliens. The characters’ main interest is more focused on the technology they’re hiding than on the frozen entity. This approach perfectly reflects Fallout’s long-standing “loot first, then meaning” philosophy and subtly alludes to controversial content like Mothership Zeta.
The inclusion of Area 51 in the Fallout universe actually means bringing a very old idea to life. Initially, there were plans to make this base visitable in Fallout 2, but it was shelved due to content cuts. The Prime Video series pays homage to the game’s history by reviving this unfinished idea years later.
Fallout Season 2 not only introduces a new location; it also strongly reminds us of the series’ humorous and absurd side. The visit to Area 51 is etched in memory as one of the unforgettable moments that once again proves why Fallout is still talked about so much.
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