The Fallout series has a rich history filled with events and figures that all play a big role in the narratives in each of its games. In order to prepare for Fallout 4's impending release in a little more than a week, we decided to put together a history of the Fallout universe to help briefly immerse you into its expansive post-apocalyptic world. But be weary, plot spoilers for the series will be discussed. Proceed at your own discretion.

In recent news, Bethesda told fans not to expect any information on Fallout 4's post-release content anytime soon. A demo was also confirmed to be unlikely.

If you're curious what achievements will be featured in the game, you can find a full leaked list here. Additionally, details on the game's new abilities and control scheme were also leaked.

To prep for Fallout 4, you can find out all you need to know about the game's S.P.E.C.I.A.L. stats in their entire video series on it here.