Brian Fargo, the creator of the original Wasteland, begins his career in the video game industry by joining Interplay Productions.
The original Wasteland, a post-apocalyptic role-playing game that inspired the Wasteland series, is released for the first time.
Brian Fargo founds InXile Entertainment, the studio responsible for developing Wasteland 3.
InXile Entertainment launches a successful crowdfunding campaign on Fig to finance the development of Wasteland 3.
InXile Entertainment officially announces the development of Wasteland 3 with a reveal trailer and initial details.
Wasteland 3, the post-apocalyptic role-playing video game developed by inXile Entertainment, is officially released worldwide.
Global nuclear war devastates much of the world, including the United States, leading to societal collapse and post-apocalyptic conditions.
The Desert Rangers are formed in the post-apocalyptic Southwest as a last bastion of order and justice amid chaos.
Following the outbreak of nuclear war, Colorado becomes a key territory struggling to maintain order and resources.
The leader of the Desert Rangers dies, and the player characters are promoted as successors to carry on the Rangers' legacy.
The new Desert Ranger team arrives at Colorado Springs to meet the Patriarch and begin their mission to restore stability.
The Patriarch tasks the Desert Rangers with solving the pressing crisis in Colorado, including resource shortages and factional conflicts.
The Rangers form an uneasy alliance with the Steel Vulture mercenaries to gain strategic advantage against hostile forces.
The Rangers deal with a militant religious faction seeking to impose their beliefs on Colorado society.
The Rangers uncover and address the root causes of Colorado's fuel shortage, helping to stabilize local governance.
The Desert Rangers confront opposing factions threatening the Patriarch's rule and the survival of Colorado.
Following the Rangers' efforts, a fragile new order is established in Colorado, laying the groundwork for future rebuilding.