Fallout season 2 episode 3 release date & time, what's next, and everything you need to know

Fallout season 2 episode 3 marks a pivotal turning point for the Prime Video series, unfolding the aftermath of changes that altered the stakes of the wasteland in the previous episode. Episode 2 focused on Maximus, who was rising through the ranks of the Brotherhood of Steel, but became increasingly disillusioned with their brutality and internal conflict over who would take control.

At the same time, Lucy's relationship with the Ghoul broke down once more after she tried to stick to her moral "golden rule" and was captured by Caesar's Legion. The fallout from these events will likely be explored in Fallout season 2 episode 3, which is set to air at 3 am ET on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, on Amazon Prime Video.

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When does Fallout season 2 episode 3 come out? Release timings for all regions

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Fallout season 2 episode 3 is set to drop next week on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Several pressing questions remain after the developments explored in episode 1, and the next week’s release is expected to delve into many of these elements. Viewers will be able to watch the new episode at 12 am PT/ 3 am ET.

Release timings for several regions are mentioned below:

Prime Video is the official streaming platform of Fallout season 2. To subscribe to the platform, the monthly price is $8.99. Interested viewers can also obtain an Amazon Prime Membership, which includes Prime Video, for $14.99/month or $139/year.

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How many episodes are left in season 2?

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Fallout season 2 is set to have a total of eight episodes, with six more to be released in the coming weeks. Here is the release schedule for the rest of the season.

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A brief recap of episode 2

Premiere Of Amazon Prime Video's "Fallout" Season 2 (Image via Getty)

Fallout season 2 episode 2 shifts its primary focus to Maximus, who has risen within the Brotherhood of Steel but remains deeply conflicted about how he obtained his position. The episode opens with an extended flashback to Shady Sands, revealing the bombing that wiped out Maximus’s hometown and family - an attack orchestrated by Hank MacLean.

Maximus's idealism and belief in the Brotherhood's ability to recreate Law and Order are put to the ultimate test in this event, which also illustrates the growing chasm developing within his idealism and belief. Among the Members of the Brotherhood, the heated debate over the idea of Cold Fusion by Elder Quintus emerges as an internal source of infinite energy to fuel the next War.

During Maximus's boxing tournament, he has to kill another Knight, a moment that not only highlights Maximus's growing disillusionment with the Brotherhood's cruelty but also does not prevent him from remaining loyal to them.

Lucy and the Ghoul plan to go to New Vegas, but are separated again when they respond to the cries for help from a derelict hospital. Lucy insists on helping those strangers the Ghoul recognizes as affiliated with Caesar's Legion, causing further emotional distance between them.

After witnessing the violent confrontation with the giant mutant scorpion, Lucy opts to leave the Ghoul behind and, coincidentally, runs directly into Caesar's Legion. At the same time, Norm manipulates members of the Vault-Tec personnel he has awakened from Vault 31 to facilitate their escape from captivity.

Meanwhile, Hank conducts his own dangerous experiments for Vault Tec at the company's headquarters, thereby increasing the stakes of the season's events.

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Major developments to expect from Fallout season 2 episode 3

Following the introduction of Maximus as part of the Brotherhood of Steel and the continuation of Lucy's relationship with Caesar's Legion, Fallout season 2 episode 3 is likely to delve deeper into these two characters' journeys. It will likely explore Lucy's association with the Legion and how Maximus will navigate the intricacies of politics and ethos within his faction.

Ghoul's story may continue to intersect with those of the primary characters as they strive to survive in a landscape marked by power games and ideological differences. Episode 3 will also likely utilize this new environment to develop a stronger connection between the travels and rivalries of the characters, leading them down a path toward a major conflict for control of New Vegas and the Mojave region.

Also read: How many episodes will there be in Fallout season 2? Episode count, release schedule, and more

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Fallout season 2 episode 3 will premiere on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, on Prime Video.

Edited by Riya Peter