# Fallout franchise media expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fallout-franchise-media-expansion
> Updated: 2026-09-06T11:30:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Stern Pinball announced the release of three new Fallout-themed pinball machines, developed in collaboration with Bethesda Game Studios and Kilter Films. The machines—available in Pro, Premium, and a Limited Edition restricted to 770 units—utilize assets from the video game series and its Amazon Prime Video adaptation. Gameplay features include character-specific modes for Lucy MacLean, The Ghoul, and Maximus, alongside technical elements like a die-cast Pip-Boy 3000 Mark V and a Fat Man multi-axis launcher.

Following the announcement, the expansion of the franchise was contextualized by its historical development, specifically noting the legal disputes between Bethesda and Interplay. A 2012 settlement regarding the rights to a Fallout MMO influenced the series' direction and the development of subsequent titles such as Fallout 76.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-06: Fallout franchise expands with new pinball machines and historical context

Stern Pinball has launched three high-end Fallout-themed pinball machines, while the franchise's history remains marked by past legal battles between Bethesda and Interplay over MMO rights.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fallout-franchise-expands-with-new-pinball-machines-and-historical-context

### 2026-09-03: Stern Pinball announces new Fallout-themed pinball machines

Stern Pinball has launched a new Fallout-themed pinball machine featuring assets from the video games and TV series, available in Pro, Premium, and a limited 770-unit edition.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stern-pinball-announces-new-fallout-themed-pinball-machines

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