The timeline of Bethesda's Fallout franchise features some of the richest, most fascinating lore out there, and each game takes place at a different point after the Great War from the perspective of a different protagonist. Here’s our handy guide that answers what year Fallout 4 is set in.
When does Fallout 4 take place in the series timeline?
Set in the northeastern Commonwealth area of Boston, Fallout 4 takes place in the year 2287. This puts it the furthest down the established post-apocalyptic timeline, 10 years after the events of Fallout 3 and 6 years after New Vegas.