10 Wild Fallout Fan Theories & Rumours That Could Actually Be True From The Games

is known for having a unique and charming world with as many unanswered questions as answered ones. Conspiracies are ingrained into the franchise's DNA as much as the whimsical nature of the world is, and the wild setting of means that its theories can be just as outlandish. Bethesda has been shrewd in giving its fan community many answers, letting the mystery build over time from entry to entry.

Some rumors and theories have been longstanding, having earned a following since before Bethesda bought the rights to the franchise (Bethesda's tenure began with 2008's ). Some have been amplified thanks to the Institute taking center stage in, acting as a boogeyman for both the Commonwealth and the theorist community. With the outrageous nature of the franchise's world,some of these outlandish theories could actually hold some weight.

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Dogmeat has been a reoccurring canine companion in theseries. He has become such a staple that even the show included him, becoming one of the most recognizable elements of the franchise, but there is a chance that the German Shepard is not a real dog at all. Dogmeat seems to be a universal name for several dogs, since the dog from probably isn't the same as the one in the series' first entry.

With the Institute's prominence in the series' fourth entry, there is a possibility thatDogmeat is actually a synth. Allegedly, the dog was sent by Father to aid the Sole Survivor in finding them, since he randomly begins following the player after visiting Red Rocket. The dog will do whatever the player says afterward, despite not forming much of a bond, and he is strangely intelligent for a stray. Dogmeat does have some Institute links, since he has worked with Nick Valentine before.

Father (or Shaun) is the leader of the Institute and has the resources to do practically anything he wants. Although