Summary
In the years since the originalFive Nights at Freddy’stook the world by storm, the franchise has garnered a massive cult following. The first 6 entries in theFNAFseries featured relatively simple sit-and-survive gameplay, save forFNAF World, which was an open-world RPG. This original era is referred to asthe Clickteam Series, due to its use of the Clickteam development software. While this era seemingly concluded with Steel Wool Studios' modern string of titles, the Cooperative Series, last month saw Clickteam post a series of cryptic messages across social media, teasing a new game built in the software. While teaser images appear to portray references to both the originalFNAFandFNAF World, fans of the series can expect Clickteam’s teasedFive Nights at Freddy’stitle to deliver an experience steeped in the franchise’s simple roots and jarring scares.
Five Nights at Freddy’shas gone through quite a shift in the years since, marked by a dramatic departure from the horror of its sit-and-survive roots. ModernFive Nights at Freddy’sgames, books, and free PC titles don’t tell stories outright; they reference or confirm fan theories while leaving breadcrumbs from which fans piece together a new narrative. As it pertains to gameplay, modernFive Nights at Freddy’stitles leave fans to explore each entry’s environments, using open-world, VR, or AR gameplay, asking them to piece together the lore and true narrative behind a presented central plot. Should Clickteam’s teasedFNAFtitle align with the games created using its software, it would present a much simpler experience for both veteran fans and newcomers to enjoy.
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Clickteam is Teasing a Brand New FNAF Title
2023 has been an enormous year forFNAF fans, as the franchise has celebrated a string of highly satisfying releases and reveals, including a return to true horror inFNAF: Security Breach RUIN, the conclusion to theTales from the Pizzaplexbook series, and the surprise announcement ofFNAF: Help Wanted 2. October 2023 marked perhaps the most significant release of the year, as fans readied themselves for the release ofBlumhouse’sFive Nights at Freddy’sfilmin theaters and on Peacock.However, October featured another notable headline, as, to the fandom’s shock, Clickteam seemingly revealed that a new entry in theFNAFseries is being made with the original software.
On Jul 21, 2025, Clickteam posted an ad on their X account, looking for people for at-hire work. The post called for Unreal Engine programmers, 3D character artists, and 3D environment artists for an undisclosed project. However, the post was accompanied by a never-before-seen screenshot of Lolbit working as a shopkeeper, a role the character played in the oft-overlookedFNAF WorldRPG. One week later, on October 17, Clickteam posted a follow-up message, thanking those who applied for their overwhelming response alongside the promise of an upcoming reveal for fans. Accompanying this post was original art, depicting an in-universe construction sign, which Clickteam claimed to have “found” in the meantime.
What Fans Can Expect from Clickteam’s Teased FNAF Title
On Halloween, Clickteam posted a cryptic video to their YouTube page, featuring over two minutes of footage focused on a shelf ofFNAF-themed items. Featured among the items are a Freddy mask and a deteriorating Bonnie plush, though the design of each is original to the teaser video. The aesthetic of the video is highly reminiscent of earlyFNAFtitles, particularlyFNAF 3andFNAF 4,as it features a dark and decrepit location that has been abandoned for quite some time. As a glimpse into what Clickteam’s teased title may include, all signs point to an original sit-and-survive style title, featuring the return of a former Freddy Fazbear’s or Fazbear Entertainment venue.
While Clickteam’steasedFive Nights at Freddy’stitleis still shrouded in mystery, all signs point to a return to the series' roots. Clickteam’s title will likely feature a back-to-basics approach, focused on horror above all else. WithHelp Wanted 2due to release by the end of the year, it’s likely fans won’t get a true glimpse of Clickteam’s title until 2024. Fans are hopeful that a new entry inFive Nights at Freddy’sClickteam Series can capture the magic of the original classics, and open the door to more sit-and-survive gameplay in the future.
Five Nights at Freddy’s
Five Nights at Freddy’s is a first-person survival horror and resource management game from Scott Cawthorn that raced to popularity thanks to its creepy animatronic enemies and its array of panic-inducing jumpscares. Bringing life to a cavalcade of well-known characters like Freddy Fazbear, Chica, Foxy, Bonnie, and more, Five Nights at Freddy’s has seen immense success, spinoffs, and fan games.
