The creator of the Five Nights at Freddy's series, a point-and-click, survival horror collection of games which have generated something of a cult following over the past few years, has revealed that a new console port deal has been signed.
The news comes from a blog post shared by the series' creator, developer, and publisher Scott Cawthorn, in which multiple projects surrounding the franchise are detailed. In the post, new information regarding upcoming movie projects is shared, along with news on AR, VR, and console games. The short and sweet sentence given to these upcoming console ports says the following:
"Deal signed; ports in progress! More news coming soon!"
With the mobile nature of the Five Nights at Freddy's games - the series has historically seen releases on Steam, Android, and iOS - a Switch port seems almost an inevitability. Describing games as being "perfect for Switch" is a pretty common phrase these days, but this is a situation where that certainly feels true. The bigger question here is which games will be headed to consoles - just the most recent spinoff Ultimate Custom Night? Some of the mainline games? A complete collection? We'll have to wait and see.
Are you an FNaF fan? Would you like to play through the entire series on Switch? Be a good sport and let us know with a comment down below.
[source steamcommunity.com]
Comments 41
Oh god no.
Grade school kids around here LOVE fnaf. Mine have even taken (short) breaks from Fortnite to play Ultimate Custom Nights. Would pair well with the Switch even though I personally have zero interest.
Watched letsplays with Hank Green, Markiplier, React, and Game Theory, and love the massive FNAF Game Theory series. Never played it myself. If it comes to Switch, it might be time....
@liljmoore Man, sarcasm used to be the lowest form of wit...but Christ I think this generation has found a new low.
Not interested at all.
@GrailUK I know. We're terrible now
Could be interesting. Maybe a compilation of every game in the series. I’m sure that’d sell really well with kids and YouTubers like.
I've never been able to play these games. I don't find getting scared entertaining. I have, however, enjoyed watching them be played by people like Markiplier and especially seeing the lore get torn apart by Game Theory. Gameplay wise the games don't really seem all that special, but I really like how well hidden under the surface the lore is and just how deep it goes. I wish Scott all the best with the console ports, but I'll leave these games for others to play.
Ughhhhhhhhhh
I just don't understand why these games are so successful? I've seen let's plays and I still can't understand the appeal. Obviously not a series for me but if you are into them, it's good news I guess.
These games are clearly orientated towards kids, and since most of them have gravitated towards Fortnite I don’t see this being a seller. But, you never know.
I hope it’s not a collection cause I only like the first one, but I also don’t want to be selfish if others do
"and publisher Scott Cawthorn"
It should be noted that there is no "r" in "Scott Cawthon". Just thought I would point that out.
Too late! Not interested!
Who is Scott CAWTHORN?
my lad is obsessed with FNAF, the games, the books, the toys and everthing about the lore surrounding the games. Pretty safe to say if whatever games get released on the Switch I'll be having to put my hand in my pocket
Absolute garbage games and franchise but my you get sister loves them and the books so I’m sure she would be happy
Ports of games that are far from their peak popularity and are considered to look down upon. Neato
You know what? Not even mad, you go get your money, scott
@Malcrash I don't know about that I still see tons of merchandise.
I have actually always wondered when these games would come to consoles, after watching YouTubers play these I am eager to try them all for myself.
I don't know much about the more recent entries as I've only really watched gameplay for the first...three maybe? While I consider jumpscares a cheap form of horror and prefer psychological horror games like the Silent Hill or Fatal Frame franchises, I will admit that the FNAF games have interesting lore and do require at least some strategy (and luck).
I hate to say it. But my nieces (10 and 8) and by influence, my daughter (5 years old) are fans of this series. They've never actually played the games. But watch the weird music videos made about the games and their story (which after getting the low down, seems very wacky and disturbing, lol). They're obsessed with that damn animatronic family song
....They're showing up in the Direct aren't they?...
I do think it is a good idea to bring these games to console, but I have played the first one a fair amount and I got bored rather quickly. I don't think these games are for me.
Oh, I have a friend who would very much like this.
I actually do like the games. Though the second one was a little too hectic.
The games aren't for me but I really do respect Scott. He took harsh criticism about how the art in his previous project looked creepy, and said "OK, it'll be great for this horror game then." The games do get samey, but he did try to shake things up somewhat, and they're all exceptionally cheap purchases anyway. And when FNAF World bombed, the man made the game free, refunded everyone, sincerely promised to do better, and spent at least a year or so doing just that, improving the game.
He's not some godly developer, but he takes criticism really well and I respect him immensely for that.
Very exciting! Hopefully a collection.
I hope it is true, i'm happy for it because of my little brother (12 years old) he's a big fan of those characters.
Oh god VR? I can't even look at the jump scares of 4. Too toothy for my tease.
Suppose a Switch port would be ideal if you don't like jumpscares......if you play in tabletop mode far faaaaaar back.
Oh look, the series that managed to get to five entries in between the time from Nintendo showing the surveilance demo and actually releasing Starfox Guard.
Reminds me of Torchlight and Torchlight II both entering and finishing production in between the reveal and the release of Diablo III.
No interest here. The best thing in my opinion to come from Five Nights was a bunch of music from NateWantsToBattle. Just couldn't get into the games.
Cool, I mostly enjoy watching other people play those though. Way too many things to keep track of for me.
Oh God... it's back! Please no... This fad was almost as obnoxious as the Minions memes on Facebook a few years ago.
If the games were improved and put into a collection on Switch, I think that would be pretty cool. If they’d be sold individually and with no serious changes, I have no interest. I’m just really sick of those games as they are now.
Anyways, eh...MAYBE, I played the demo of the very first game, I didn't even die at all and my hands were extremely shaky. So yeah, I'm not good with horror games. The new ones aren't really scary, I did give Ultimate Custom Night a look myself just to see the jumpscare quotes, but that was it. (I like the pig's, lol)
That all said, Markiplier's playthrough of all the games is one of my favorite playlists. It's just so fun watching him panic and rage at these games. lol
Also, yeah, Scott gets a lot of unnecessary hate. He went a little overboard with the sequels/games, but...it's not THAT bad, sheesh. At least the later ones are free. lol
I think it could work, but in the way of Captain Toad’s motion controls with the series’ point and click nature.
It’s “Scott Cawthon”, not “Cawthorn”. BTW.
I've always watched youtubers play these game and I've read the books because I really enjoy the lore and the world scott has created. I know many can agree the games aren't anything special but if it does make it's way to the switch I might be tempted to finally play these!
FINALLY!!! I WILL BUY ALL OF THE GAMES, AND DEAR SCOTT, NINTENDO AND GOD, PLEASE PUT THIS ON THE SWITCH, PLLLLEEEEAAAASSSSEEEE!!!!
(generic comment expressing distaste for franchise)
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