Two of the Fallout series' signature drinks from the Nuka-Cola and Sunset Sarsaparilla brands have reportedly hit store shelves, giving fans of the post-apocalyptic franchise something special to sip as they play. The fictional Nuka-Cola brand of soft drinks has been part of the Fallout series since its beginning, and its legacy is reaching further into the real world.
In the series' early days as a cRPG developed by Interplay, Nuka-Cola was available in a cool-blue bottle, but it didn't do a lot for players, mainly serving as a bartering tool to get a few extra caps out of anyone willing to trade. Since Bethesda's acquisition of the franchise starting with Fallout 3, and a dark-brown redesign on the product, it's become a lot more useful, providing some basic healing and crafting possibilities. Starting with the Fallout 4 Nuka-World add-on, players have been able to brew their own Nuka-Cola varieties for some special stat boosts, and Fallout 76 also boasts several types of Nuka-Cola that can provide similar benefits.
Now, Jones Soda Company, which has been partnering with Fallout to bring Nuka-Cola to the thirsty masses since 2009, has unveiled...
