Fallout 2 is a cult classic single-player role-playing game developed by Black Isle Studios and published by Interplay Entertainment. Released in 1998, it is the sequel to the original Fallout, which debuted in 1997. Set in a post-apocalyptic world inspired by the retro-futuristic aesthetic of 1950s America, Fallout 2 builds on the successful formula of its predecessor while expanding the game world, introducing new characters and factions, and refining gameplay mechanics. Plot The Fallout II Video Game is set in 2241 , 80 years after the events of the first Fallout. The story follows the Chosen One, a descendant of the original game's protagonist, as they embark on a quest to save their village, Arroyo. As the game begins, Arroyo faces a severe drought and is on the brink of collapse. The village elder tasks the Chosen One with finding the Garden of Eden Creation Kit (GECK), a device that can create thriving communities by generating fertile land, clean water, and vegetation. The jour