Duke Nukem Timeline ( Real )

game_release
July 1, 1991

Creation of Duke Nukem

Duke Nukem was created by Todd Replogle and originally released by Apogee Software.

game_release
1993

Release of Duke Nukem II

The sequel to Duke Nukem, featuring improved graphics and gameplay mechanics, was released.

announcement
April 1997

Announcement of Duke Nukem Forever

3D Realms announced Duke Nukem Forever, intended as the sequel to Duke Nukem 3D, starting a famously prolonged development cycle.

game_release
June 10, 2011

Release of Duke Nukem Forever

After many years in development, Duke Nukem Forever was officially released by Gearbox Software.

Duke Nukem Timeline ( Fictional )

origin
Year 1997 (in-game)

Duke Nukem Emerges

Duke Nukem begins his battle against alien invaders threatening Earth, establishing himself as a tough and fearless hero.

conflict
Summer 1997

Alien Invasion of Los Angeles

Fierce alien forces lead a major assault on Los Angeles, causing widespread chaos and destruction. Duke steps in to fight back and protect the city.

weapon_acquisition
Mid 1997

Duke Deploys Experimental Weapons

Duke acquires and uses advanced weaponry to counter the alien threat, turning the tide of battle in humanity's favor.

climax
Late 1997

Battle for the Alien Mothership

Duke infiltrates the alien mothership in an effort to destroy their command center and end the invasion once and for all.