10 Best Easter Eggs in 'Fallout' Season 2, Ranked

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Maximus in the NCR power armor in Fallout Season 2 finale

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Spoiler Alert: This list contains spoilers for Fallout Season 2.After two seasons, Fallout is the gift that keeps on giving. With visual source material to draw on while crafting an original journey, the creators can sprinkle in subtle nods to the franchise fans adore. From musical references to character cameos to beloved iconography, Fallout, the series, has informed and enhanced the viewing experience.

Fans of the game series are well aware that Season 2 of the hit Prime Video series is inspired by Fallout: New Vegas. With many nods and references to that specific game, the season laid Easter eggs throughout the franchise, including games that are likely the main storylines of upcoming seasons. There are eagle-eyed fans who noticed many Easter eggs, but for this list, these are our favorites. Some were significant moments, while others may influence Season 3. Some were out in the open, while others were hidden in plain sight.

10 S.P.E.C.I.A.L.

Episode 4 "The Demon in the Snow"

A Inbreeding meeting during Season 2 of 'Fallout.'

For diehard fans, one of the most fascinating aspects of the visual aesthetic is vault culture. Outside in the nuclear wastelands, there's blood, gore, and violence. Inside the Vaults, there's a specific mindset that overwhelms the men and women inside. During Episode 4, "The Demon in the Snow," viewers get a glimpse of some of the propoganda-esque posters and notes filling the walls. One such piece of paper was quite special. Rather, S.P.E.C.I.A.L. The acronym serves as a pretty important Easter egg, as the letters relate to the Fallout in-game player's range of base stats.

For those uninitiated, S is for strength, P is for perception, E is for endurance, C is for charisma, I is for intelligence, A is for agility, and L is for luck. So, when you see that poster that reads, "Pick a job that's SPECIAL to you!," it's a direct reference to the game. Furthermore, it mirrors the same font and style as a pre-war baby book in Fallout 3 called "You're SPECIAL!" Now, when you go back for a rewatch and spot some of the posters as set decorations, if you see one that screams "SPECIAL," you'll know the significance of this brilliant addition.

9 New Vegas and the New Vegas Strip

Episode 4 "The Demon in the Snow"

Viva New Vegas! Like in our world, Las Vegas is renowned for its iconic buildings. Each of the resorts on the strip has become so synonymous with the Nevada city that they've formed the imagery we've come to love. And just like that, New Vegas in Fallout is known for its iconic buildings. Let's begin with New Vegas. While the first glimpse of the skyline occurs in Episode 1 as the Ghoul (Walton Goggins) and Lucy MacLean (Ella Purnell) observe from a distance, it's our first shot at seeing Lucky 38, the location the Ghoul is determined to reach. When the duo finally reaches the ghoul-infested hamlet, they're greeted by the Kings, aka a group of Elvis impersonators-turned ghouls, a beloved faction in Fallout: New Vegas. In the background, peek at the classic hotels, including Tops and Gomorrah.

Now, to the New Vegas Strip. The further our characters embark within, the more legendary game references are found, including Vault 21, Ultra Luxe, and a closer look at Lucky 38. As the buildings are fun to spot, the biggest reveal, though, is how the Deathclaws have invaded and made the Strip their new place of residence. Of course, that important bit of information will be a major factor by the season finale. The major difference between the series and the source material is that the show does not portray New Vegas as a bustling city. So, when Lucy states, "Aren't there supposed to be people here?," it's a nod to the game.

8 "Uranium Fever" by Elton Britt

Episode 6 "The Other Player"

Leslie Uggams as Overseer Betty in 'Fallout' Season 2

Both in the game and series, music plays a crucial role in establishing the aura and essence of Fallout. With a score that pulls from standards and classics, many of the song choices have aligned with pertinent lyrical themes or songs that evoke a certain vibe. As there are many tracks pulled directly from the game, perhaps the most delightful one occurred during Episode 6. The certified bop comes in the form of Elton Britt's "Uranium Fever." The 1955 song plays in Vault 33 during the Inbreeding Support Group. The members dance and eat cake, while providing a humorous, slightly delusional respite for the character Reg McPhee (Rodrigo Luzzi), who plays the piano.

For Fallout 4 fans, the song should be quite familiar. In that game, "Uranium Fever" plays on Diamond City Radio. What's even better, the title is a reference to an event in Fallout 76. With a wide-ranging tie-in, the scene in the series is significant because it provides a lighthearted, jovial moment. It's an albeit brief fleeting moment of joy interrupted by guards for Overseer Betty Pearson (Leslie Uggams). By continuing to include retro-tinged tracks, Fallout establishes a sound quality distinct to itself.

7 Enclave Pip-Boy

Episode 8 "The Strip"

Annabel O'Hagan as Steph in a wedding dress with a pip-boy on her wrist in Fallout Season 2 finale

Perhaps the most shocking, surprising, and incredible storyline of Season 2 was that of Stephanie Harper (Annabel O'Hagan). A woman with immense secrets, Steph's rise to overseer and descent into madness, initiating Phase 2, culminating in her cowering in her office wearing her wedding dress, was peak storytelling. In order to activate the plans, Steph went through the long-desired box of Hank's (Kyle MacLachlan) to pull out a Pip-Boy. Not just any, one of the Enclave's. Why does she have access to it? She's Hank MacLean's secret wife, of course!

This device signifies the Enclave's control over the Vault experiments while allowing for secure communication within the Vault. It serves as a crucial link to the Enclave's "Phase 2" directive, making them a major antagonist. Though the Enclave Pip-Boys are not seen in Fallout: New Vegas, a version of them is found in Fallout 76. And yes, you could purchase a physical edition. The big question revolving around this Easter egg is why exactly Canadian Steph is working with the Enclave.

6 The Alien in the Fridge

Episode 2 "The Golden Rule"

The Brotherhood of Steel discovers an alien in a fridge during Season 2 of 'Fallout.'

If there's one thing inherent in our world when we think of Area 51, it's aliens. While there are certainly many things we can take away from Area 51 in Fallout, one similarity is the presence of aliens. Though in the TV show, they're not alive, just frozen in a fridge. During Episode 2, "The Golden Rule," while exploring Area 51, the Brotherhood of Steel discovers a frozen Zetan alien. In case you didn't know, aliens are canonically part of the franchise. The scene serves as an Easter egg for the Fallout 3 DLC called "Mothership Zeta," which centered around your abduction and subsequent escape from a flying saucer. Though these human-obsessed creatures have been roaming Earth for a thousand years without stated motive, the scene furthers the franchise's broader introduction of 1950s-style alien lore via little green men.

The sci-fi element makes for a fun extension of Zetans' role in the overall mythology. You have a sort of zombie, why wouldn't there be aliens? Aliens have appeared in Fallout 4 and Fallout 76 as well. In the series, the Brotherhood of Steel soldiers seem to be much more interested in what’s inside the fridge, tossing the extraterritorial to the side. It makes sense if the lore of aliens means they've seen these creatures in real life already. With so many particular alien moments across the franchise, perhaps we’ll see them in another capacity in Season 3.

5 Super Sledge

Episode 3 "The Profligate"

The Super Sledge in action during Season 2 of 'Fallout.'

There are many weapons and armor that appear all across the Fallout game franchise. When some of these items make their live-action debut, the crowd goes wild! The biggest example of this for Season 2 was the beloved Super Sledge. This pre-War weapon, known for its rocket-boosted power, is prominently featured in episode 3, bridging the gap from the video games. The scene in question shows Maximus (Aaron Moten) and Xander Harkness (Kumail Nanjiani) using it, including to combat threats such as a Securitron. This particular jet-fueled model is unique to Fallout 4. For those paying attention to the timeline, that game is set nine years prior to the show.

The Super Sledge is part of the broader, often brutal, melee arsenal showcased in the Fallout universe, usually used for powerful, armor-breaking impacts. The transition from game to screen was exceptional. Not only does it look quite cool, but it also comes in handy, most prominently for Maximus, who uses it as a one-shot shot on Xander to protect Thaddeus (Johnny Pemberton) and the ghoul kids. Perhaps Maximus has a huge melee skill! With a civil war brewing, this is one weapon you want handy.

4 Fisto

Episode 5 "The Wrangler"

Fisto makes a cameo during Season 2 of 'Fallout.'

Who says sex in a post-nuclear universe isn't on the minds of certain individuals? When it comes to Fallout: New Vegas, players are introduced to Fisto, the infamous Protectron sex-bot. Certainly, Fisto wouldn't arrive in the TV series, right? Wrong! During Episode 5, "The Wrangler," Fisto is found reanimated by the Snake Oil Salesman (Jon Daly) using a Fusion Core bartered for by Thaddeus. Fisto is shown as the Salesman's companion-slash-partner, fulfilling its role as a "fully integrated security technetronic officer."

In context, Fisto's cameo serves as a deeper connection to the Fallout: New Vegas lore and mythology. Fisto's somewhat broken persona is maintained from the "Wang Dang Atomic Tango" quest. In Fallout: New Vegas, James Garret asks you to hunt down some very specific individuals to serve as escorts to the discerning customers of the Atomic Wrangler. After you find all the people, he has one last request: a sex robot. Once you hunt down a holotape with the proper programming, you can stick it in a Protectron—who now answers to Fisto! Maybe Fisto deserves a spin-off series!

3 Forced Evolutionary Virus Computer Entry

Episode 5 "The Wrangler"

The definition of FEV in a computer in 'Fallout' Season 2

While many of our Season 1 favorites had the chance to interact with one another, Norm MacLean (Moisés Arias) was stuck with the newbies. On his own hunt for answers, during Episode 5, he and his fellow Vaulties arrive at the Vault-Tec headquarters, where one of the computers, once owned by Barb Howard (Frances Turner), reveals a massive Easter egg and a clue about the future. Before Ronnie McCurtry (Adam Faison) unplugs the terminal, Norm learns a little about the Forced Evolutionary Virus (F.E.V.), which we know is what leads to the discovery of supermutants.

FEV has existed in the Fallout universe since the very first game. It's a radiation resistant virus that can alter the DNA of the host—for better or for worse. With many variants, including in Fallout 3, in which Vault 87 experimented with FEV, leading to the creation of Super Mutants in the Capital Wasteland, the specificity of what Vault-Tec had access to in this universe is still to be revealed. Game fans know that West-Tek and the United States military are responsible for FEV, so how is Vault-Tec involved? Many questions have arisen from one small Easter egg!

2 Shady Sands

Episode 2 "The Golden Rule"

Lucy (Ella Purnell) explories Shady Sands from Amazon's Fallout Series

For some Easter eggs, they're not hidden for you to find like a scavenger hunt. Some serve as a direct link to the plot's momentum. One of those is the beloved locale of Shady Sands. At the start of the second episode, a young Maximus is seen walking around town. As the caravan arrives, which is new to the show, we know the contents inside are not a good thing. The last time we see this beautiful, idyllic version of the town, filled with its own subtle nods to the game, it's young Maximus being stowed away in the refrigerator.

In the present, the Shady Sands, the Ghoul and Lucy find a pile of rubble. A major location in both Fallout and Fallout 2, Shady Sands' destruction is a savage blow. Though it serves as a major plot point for Maximus' origin story, it does not technically align with the timeline found in Fallout: New Vegas. Beginning as a small farming village made up of the survivors of Vault 15, it eventually blossomed into the city we see Maximus strolling through before Hank blew it to smithereens. The location, in the heart of the New California Republic, seeing its destruction, serves as a reminder of what once was and Hank's crusade for revenge on the NCR.

1 Liberty Prime

Episode 8 "The Strip"

There were quite a few shocking moments throughout Season 2, but if you stuck through until the very last second of the credits, you will be given a major clue into the next chapter of our story. In the post-credits scene, Dane (Xelia Mendes-Jones) passes schematics to Elder Cleric Quintus (Michael Cristofer); inside, new machinery labeled "Liberty Prime Alpha" is revealed. The Easter egg is a reference to a device that plays a major role in the game's lore.

Liberty Prime is a massive, nuclear-armed robot capable of unspeakable destruction. Seen in Fallout 3, Liberty Prime was deployed by the Brotherhood to defeat the Enclave. After its use, the Liberty Prime was destroyed before a similar version was constructed in Fallout 4. There, it helps to defeat the Institute at the end of the game. With the blueprints being in the Brotherhood's hands, it's very likely they'll use them similarly. It's clear good things come to those who wait!