'I wanted to use these characters in a new and fun way because they are so near and dear to my heart, and I was excited to work on a type of game that I hadn't made in a long time,' he said. Because his confirmation came in the recent aftermath of the fourth version's release, fans were quick to assume that his upcoming project would be 'FNaF 5.' Cawthon has since clarified that the upcoming release, while using the same characters, would not be 'Five Nights at Freddy's 5.' Instead, it would be a completely different game called 'Five Nights at Freddy's World.'Ĭawthon also explained why he chose to work with his iconic characters despite the nature of the new game being wholly different.
Cawthon's announcement was received by several confused avid followers of his cult indie game.