Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2 has just been revealed during the PlayStation Showcase. The growing survival horror franchise was first released in August 2014 and has come to include nine mainline titles, nine spin-offs, and even an upcoming Five Nights at Freddy's movie. These games are known for their notorious jump scares, suspenseful gameplay, and titular character/mascot Freddy Fazbear.
The last game from the main series was in late 2021 when Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach was released. Some versions of that game came out in late 2022 (Xbox) and early 2023 (Switch), with this making the game still relevant to this day. Not to mention, a free Ruin DLC for FNAF: Security Breach will still come out in July 2023 for those who wish to experience more of the franchise's addictive gameplay. However, it seems a new entry in the series will be making its way later this year, according to PlayStation Showcase.
A trailer shown in the showcase confirms that Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2 will be coming out for the PS VR2 in 2023. The game seems to be a direct sequel to the original PS VR Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted. While no in-game details were released, the original Help Wanted was more of a collection of several mini-games which recreate the mechanics of the older titles. This may imply that gamers could expect more of the same, if not improved versions of these sub-games in the context of PS VR2.
The trailer is a short one-minute video welcoming the user back from the first game, further cementing the idea that the player will be the same character from the first Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted. The video maintains the same feel that other entries in the series have, albeit in a more graphically updated manner. As the short introduction finishes, viewers are treated to the game's title, along with one final jump scare. The words "Late 2023" appear on the screen to confirm the intended window of release for the upcoming Five Nights at Freddy's.
Some fans consider Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted as one of the best horror games to come out for modern systems, so a sequel to the game isn't far-fetched. With possibly improved graphics and a first entry to springboard from, Help Wanted 2 could be a surprise hit for the franchise that could also help give the PS VR2 more unique experiences to provide. Five Nights at Freddy's is definitely going to have a lot of buzz this year if its IP-related releases are to be considered.
Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2 will release on PSVR2 in late 2023.