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Five Nights at Freddy’s spawned a fan game renaissance shaded by controversy
Five Nights at Freddy’s fan games have existed for almost as long as the series itself. Endorsed by FNAF creator Scott Cawthon, thousands have sprung up on Game Jolt and Itch.io since Cawthon’s first game was released in 2014. These independent projects catalyzed the fanbase, as constant unofficial content kept people engaged between major releases. Over time, they grew into their own community, helping the fandom to weather repeated changes and controversies.