Five Nights at Freddy’s (the original game, not the movie) first came out on August 8, 2014, for Windows.

Original FNAF Game Release

  • The first Five Nights at Freddy’s was initially released for Windows via the Desura platform on August 8, 2014.
  • It was then released on Steam on August 18, 2014, which helped it reach a wider audience.

Other Platform Dates

  • Android release: August 26, 2014.
  • iOS release: September 11, 2014.
  • Windows Phone release: December 1, 2014.

Quick Context

  • The game’s success in 2014 quickly turned FNAF into a major indie horror franchise.
  • Multiple sequels followed soon after, with Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 also releasing later in 2014.

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