FNAF Timeline

1. Fredbear's Family Diner & The Beginning of Fazbear Entertainment

1978: William Afton and Henry Emily establish a partnership and open Fredbear's Family Diner. Their joint venture marks the start of Fazbear Entertainment's history. The diner is a hub of family entertainment featuring animatronics that delight customers.

1982: William Afton begins his horrific spree by murdering five children. He stuffs their bodies into animatronics, trapping their souls inside. These tragic events give rise to many of the core horror characters in the FNAF series.

1983: A tragic event unfolds at Circus Baby's Pizza World when Elizabeth Afton is murdered by Circus Baby. This leads to the closure of the restaurant. The "83 Bite Incident" occurs when Evan Afton is killed by the Fredbear animatronic, resulting in the closure of Fredbear's Family Diner. In the same year, Charlotte Emily is murdered by William Afton, escalating the series' dark narrative.

2. FNAF 2

1987: Jeremy Fitzgerald becomes the victim of the "87 Bite Incident" when he is bitten by Mangle. Although he survives, he suffers frontal lobe damage, which profoundly impacts his life and becomes a pivotal moment in the series' lore.

3. FNAF 1

1993: Mike Schmidt takes up the role of a night security guard at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. He endures five horrifying nights where he faces the animatronics that come to life after dark.

4. Sister Location

1993: Michael Afton works at Circus Baby's Rentals and experiences a series of disturbing and horrifying events. His connection to the Afton family adds another layer to the series' dark storyline.

5. FNAF 3

2023: Michael Afton works at Fazbear Frights and ends up burning it down. This event reflects the ongoing cycle of violence and tragedy associated with the Afton family.

6. FNAF Pizzeria Simulator

2023: Set in Freddy Fazbear's Mega Pizzaplex, players take on the role of managing the pizzeria while dealing with various horror events. It introduces a new setting where the animatronics continue to terrorize.

7. FNAF: Help Wanted

2023: Also set in Freddy Fazbear's Mega Pizzaplex, players help repair and manage the pizzeria. The game continues to explore the eerie atmosphere and dangers within the pizzaplex.

8. FNAF: Special Delivery

2020: Players deliver Freddy Fazbear's Pizza animatronics to designated locations. The setting in 2020 provides a glimpse into the ongoing operations and reach of Fazbear Entertainment.

9. FNAF: Security Breach

2024 - 2029: Set in Freddy Fazbear's Mega Pizzaplex, players take on the role of a young boy named Gregory who is trapped in the mall after hours. He must evade the wandering animatronics in a fight for survival.

10. FNAF: Security Breach - Ruin DLC

2035/2036: The DLC introduces a new protagonist, Cassie, who is the daughter of the main character from FNAF: Help Wanted 2 and a friend of Gregory from FNAF: Security Breach. Cassie receives a mysterious message from Gregory and heads to the Pizzaplex to find him, continuing the series' dark and interconnected narrative.

Key Events and Theories

• The Missing Children Incident: William Afton's heinous acts of murdering children in 1982 and 1985 and stuffing their bodies into animatronics form the backbone of the FNAF series' horror. These events are closely tied to the creation and behavior of the animatronics.
• The Afton Family: William Afton stands as the central antagonist whose actions directly or indirectly drive the majority of the events in the FNAF series. His son, Michael Afton, plays a crucial role in several games, continuing the family's dark legacy.
• The Puppet: The Puppet is a significant character in the FNAF series, with connections to multiple events and characters. It serves as a key element in the series' lore and the animatronics' interactions.