The mysterious phone number that appeared during a commercial break in the Fallout TV series may be more significant than fans thought - Bethesda may be planning a special announcement.
In an episode of the popular Fallout TV series, a commercial airs with a phone number accompanied by the call to action "Call now!" Those who actually dial the number are connected to a line where a man's screams can be heard. After a while, the screaming stops and the call is disconnected.
Bethesda's Secret Message: From Cryptic Hint To Official Date
In addition to calling the number, you could also send a text message. Those who did so received a completely different response compared to a traditional phone call. Instead of a frenzied scream or gibberish, they got a civilized message in return.
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— Bethesda Fanatic (@BethesdaFanatic) April 12, 2024
Among other things, the mysterious message stated that the next date was 33 weeks away. This hint led fans to speculate that a major announcement might arrive exactly 33 weeks after the release of the Fallout TV series, on November 29th, 2024. At the time, many believed this could be tied to the reveal of the second season or even a new Fallout game.
Now we know the truth: while the November date didn’t match exactly, the speculation wasn’t far off. At Gamescom’s Opening Night Live, it was officially confirmed that Fallout Season 2 will premiere on December 17, 2024. Fans won’t have to wait much longer to return to the Wasteland – and this time, no phone call or cryptic countdown is required to know when it’s happening.