Amazon’s Fallout TV series is one of the best gaming adaptations in history, introducing an original story that takes place 15 years after Fallout: New Vegas. Fans feared it contradicts some aspects of the game’s lore, but Bethesda CEO Todd Howard chimed in to clear things up.

Howard closely monitored the Fallout TV show’s production as one of its executive producers. Prior to its release, he often said the show is canon and doesn’t go against any of the established lore. To quell fans’ concerns, on April 17, he clarified how an event from the show blends in with Fallout lore. Beware, as spoilers follow.