: Cawthon officially funds fan-made games like Five Nights at Candy's and The Joy of Creation to be published as official spin-offs.
: Using security cameras to track animatronic movement. wikipedia-fnaf
: Managing a limited supply of electrical power; if it runs out, defenses fail. : Cawthon officially funds fan-made games like Five
: In some entries, like FNaF 4 , players must listen for breathing or footsteps instead of using cameras. Main Series Timeline The series has expanded significantly since its 2014 debut: : In some entries, like FNaF 4 ,
: Set in various pizzerias and a bedroom; these established the core lore and original four animatronics: Freddy, Bonnie, Chica, and Foxy.
: Introduced new mechanics like room-to-room movement and virtual reality.
Most games follow a standard "Five Nights" structure (from midnight to 6 a.m.) where players use limited resources to survive: