Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is a 2014 point-and-click survival horror video game developed and published by Scott Cawthon. It is the second main installment in the Five Nights at Freddy's series. The game is set in a fictional pizzeria, where the player takes on the role of night security guards Jeremy Fitzgerald and Fritz Smith, who must defend themselves from the restaurant's hostile animatronic mascots. Unlike its predecessor, the player cannot close doors but instead uses a flashlight, security cameras, and a Freddy Fazbear mask to avoid detection. The game introduced new animatronics such as the Toy versions of the original characters, as well as the Marionette (Puppet) and the mysterious Shadow animatronics. Atari-styled minigames and phone calls provide backstory, revealing the dark history of the restaurant and the tragic events that occurred there.
The game was teased by Cawthon in September 2014 and released for Windows via Steam on November 10, 2014, earlier than its planned Christmas release. It was later ported to Android, iOS, and Windows Phone. Five Nights at Freddy's 2 was praised for its expanded gameplay mechanics, deeper lore, and increased difficulty, though some critics noted its reliance on jump scares. It became a commercial success and solidified the franchise's popularity, spawning numerous sequels, spin-offs, and a dedicated fan community that continues to analyze its cryptic narrative.