Wasteland 3 Timeline ( Real )

career_milestone
1983

Brian Fargo Joins Interplay

Brian Fargo, the creator of the original Wasteland, begins his career in the video game industry by joining Interplay Productions.

video_game_release
January 31, 1988

Release of Wasteland (Original)

The original Wasteland, a post-apocalyptic role-playing game that inspired the Wasteland series, is released for the first time.

company_foundation
2002

InXile Entertainment Founded

Brian Fargo founds InXile Entertainment, the studio responsible for developing Wasteland 3.

crowdfunding
March 6, 2016

Crowdfunding Campaign for Wasteland 3 Launched

InXile Entertainment launches a successful crowdfunding campaign on Fig to finance the development of Wasteland 3.

video_game_announcement
June 10, 2019

Wasteland 3 Officially Announced

InXile Entertainment officially announces the development of Wasteland 3 with a reveal trailer and initial details.

video_game_release
August 28, 2020

Wasteland 3 Release

Wasteland 3, the post-apocalyptic role-playing video game developed by inXile Entertainment, is officially released worldwide.

Wasteland 3 Timeline ( Fictional )

global_event
2076

Great Nuclear War

Global nuclear war devastates much of the world, including the United States, leading to societal collapse and post-apocalyptic conditions.

organization_foundation
2082

Emergence of the Rangers

The Desert Rangers are formed in the post-apocalyptic Southwest as a last bastion of order and justice amid chaos.

regional_event
2085

Colorado Becomes the New Frontline

Following the outbreak of nuclear war, Colorado becomes a key territory struggling to maintain order and resources.

character_event
2096

Death of the Desert Rangers Leader

The leader of the Desert Rangers dies, and the player characters are promoted as successors to carry on the Rangers' legacy.

mission_start
2097

Arrival at Colorado Springs

The new Desert Ranger team arrives at Colorado Springs to meet the Patriarch and begin their mission to restore stability.

quest_event
2097

The Patriarch's Demand

The Patriarch tasks the Desert Rangers with solving the pressing crisis in Colorado, including resource shortages and factional conflicts.

alliance
2097

Alliance with Steel Vulture

The Rangers form an uneasy alliance with the Steel Vulture mercenaries to gain strategic advantage against hostile forces.

conflict
2097

Confrontation with the Children of the Citadel

The Rangers deal with a militant religious faction seeking to impose their beliefs on Colorado society.

quest_resolution
2097

Solving the Fuel Crisis

The Rangers uncover and address the root causes of Colorado's fuel shortage, helping to stabilize local governance.

climax
2097

Final Showdown with the Patriarch's Adversaries

The Desert Rangers confront opposing factions threatening the Patriarch's rule and the survival of Colorado.

resolution
2098

Establishment of a New Order in Colorado

Following the Rangers' efforts, a fragile new order is established in Colorado, laying the groundwork for future rebuilding.