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Five Nights at Freddy's 2

Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is a 2014 point-and-click survival horror video game developed and published by Scott Cawthon.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is a 2014 point-and-click survival horror game developed by Scott Cawthon. It is the second main entry in the franchise, known for a larger cast of animatronics and new gameplay systems.

What it is

Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is a survival horror game where players work as a night security guard at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. It was released for Windows in November 2014 and later ported to mobile and console platforms. The game is notable for expanding the series' lore and introducing Toy animatronics.

Key gameplay changes

Unlike the first game, FNAF 2 removes the office doors and adds a Freddy mask, flashlight, and music box. Players must use these tools to fend off animatronics, including new characters like Mangle and Balloon Boy. The game is notably harder than its predecessor.

Role in the series

The game is a key part of the Five Nights at Freddy's timeline, introducing important lore about murdered children and the history of the restaurant. It is widely discussed by fans and has influenced the franchise's narrative direction.

In short

  • Second main instalment in the Five Nights at Freddy's series.
  • Added Freddy mask, flashlight, and music box mechanics.
  • New animatronic cast includes Toy versions and Mangle.
  • Major lore developments for the series timeline.
Canadian angle

The game has a large Canadian fan base through the broader international popularity of the Five Nights at Freddy's franchise, which has influenced online horror fandom, streaming, and indie game coverage in Canada.

Quick questions

What is the release date of Five Nights at Freddy's 2?
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 was first released for Windows in November 2014, with sources listing November 10 or 11 depending on region.
Who are the characters in Five Nights at Freddy's 2?
Major characters include Jeremy Fitzgerald and Fritz Smith, plus animatronics such as Toy Freddy, Toy Bonnie, Toy Chica, Mangle, Balloon Boy, the Puppet, and the original Freddy, Bonnie, Chica, Foxy, and Golden Freddy.
How do you beat Five Nights at Freddy's 2?
Survive each night until 6 a.m. by using the Freddy mask against most animatronics, flashing Foxy with the flashlight, and winding the music box for the Puppet.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_Nights_at_Freddy's_2
    Supports: Identifies the game as a 2014 point-and-click survival horror title, the second main series entry, and describes core characters and gameplay.
  2. Wikipedia — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_Nights_at_Freddy's_2
    Supports: Provides release date details, playable characters, platforms, and the Windows launch date.
  3. Wikipedia — https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_Nights_at_Freddy's_2
    Supports: Confirms the game as an independent horror game by Scott Cawthon, with a 2014 release and five-night survival premise.