Fallout Season 2 Episode 5 Release Date and Spoilers
January 7, 2026
After more than a year of anticipation, Fallout fans finally received a major cliffhanger that left everyone eager for more. The question on everyone’s mind now is when Fallout Season 2 Episode 5 will be released. Fortunately, the wait isn’t very long. Spoilers ahead!
Episode 4 Recap: A Turning Point
Episode 4 marked a significant shift in Season 2, with internal conflict igniting within the Brotherhood of Steel. Tensions exploded as Quintus (Michael Cristofer) engaged in a firefight with Maximus (Aaron Moten) after Maximus admits to sparing ghoul children and killing Paladin Harkness (Kumail Nanjiani).
This episode also saw Lucy (Ella Purnell) and the Ghoul (Walton Goggins) finally reach New Vegas. The episode was packed with Easter eggs and references, including Lucy’s struggle with Buffout addiction, the Elvis-inspired gang known as the Kings who have been turned into ghouls, and the towering Deathclaw emerging from the Gomorrah Hotel and Casino.
Overall, the episode embraced what makes the Fallout franchise special—a blend of intense action, storytelling, and lore-rich elements.
When Is Fallout Season 2 Episode 5 Coming Out?
Streaming Details on Prime Video
- Release Date: Wednesday, January 14
- Release Time: 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET
Time Conversions for Other Regions:
- Central European Summer Time: 9 AM
- Eastern European Summer Time: 10 AM
- India: 1:30 PM
- Sydney: 7 PM
Prime Video has maintained its regular release schedule, following the early holiday release of the season premiere. Episode 5 faces high expectations after the dramatic events of Episode 4. With the show approaching its mid-season point, fans are eager to see how the story unfolds.
How Many Episodes Are in Fallout Season 2?
Season 2 includes a total of eight episodes, mirroring the first season. Despite its success, subsequent seasons will continue with the same episode count, allowing viewers to enjoy the series over multiple months rather than bingeing it all at once.
The final episode of Season 2 is scheduled for release on February 4, 2026. Prime Video has already confirmed the show's renewal for a third season. As revealed by Todd Howard to Dexerto, Season 3 will explore more expansive narrative possibilities:
“I don’t wanna spoil anything, but what I would say is the show has an opportunity more so than a single game to pull things because we can jump locations, we can jump timelines. We can do more than we thought we could when we first started, if that makes sense.”
What's Next?
While fans await the newest episode, questions remain:
- Will Lucy and the Ghoul escape or defeat the Deathclaw?
- Could Macaulay Culkin’s character alter the wasteland forever?
- Why is now the perfect time to play Fallout 76?
Stay tuned for more updates, rankings of the best Fallout games, and theories about what’s to come!