5 References in the Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 Trailer That Come Straight From the Games

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The popular Five Nights at Freddy’s series has gained even more recognition with Blumhouse producing a movie named after it. Now, ahead of the film’s release in December, a trailer for the sequel titled “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” has been unveiled. This sneak peek is filled with nods to the original cult-favorite games that have contributed to the creation of these movies. Although newer fans might overlook these game references, longtime enthusiasts will appreciate the subtle details and callbacks. The trailer itself exudes the classic flavor reminiscent of FNAF.

1. The Return of the Freddy Mask

If you’ve experienced or observed the gameplay of Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (not the film suggested by the trailer), you may recognize the Freddy mask that Mike picks up later in the trailer. Unlike the first FNAF movie, it seems that FNAF 2 might merge some elements from the game into its narrative. Similar to the games, Mike selects the mask and uses it to conceal himself among the animatronics, hoping they won’t attack him upon sight. This strategy works flawlessly in the game, but we’ll have to wait and see if it translates as effectively in the movie. Many enthusiasts are eager to witness more gaming mechanics portrayed in the movies, as they were somewhat absent in the first one.

2. The Franchise Location

In the trailer’s opening scene, one of the teen characters brings up the fact that Freddy’s Pizzeria, as shown, is the original branch instead of the one featured in the first movie. This mirrors the game series; while the first game unfolds in a spin-off branch of the primary eatery, both the second game and movie occur in an older, more authentic location. For longtime fans, this connection to the games’ established timeline is appreciated, even though the movies deviate from the plot in numerous ways.

3. The FazTalker’s Voice

The toy Abby interacts with, known as FazTalker, employs a voice familiar to long-time fans. This voice in the FazTalker device shares similarities with one from a minigame in the FNAF 2 video game, and it delivers a comparable message. The trailer’s voice urges Abby, “HELP US. COME FIND US,” which echoes the game’s request to “S.A.V.E.T.H.E.M.” Are these two messages possibly referring to the same entities?

Critics might argue that the voices sounding alike is due to many text-to-speech programs from the ’90s sharing a common tone, but there’s likely more to it than mere coincidence. The resemblance in content and presentation strongly suggests that this is a deliberate homage to the original material.

4. The FazTalker and Cassie’s Roxy-Talky

After listening to a voice communicating via FazTalker, which she presumably believes is Freddy’s, Abby follows its guidance to reach the main location of the game. This scenario closely mirrors the plot of the DLC for Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach, titled Ruin. In this expansion, a young girl named Cassie obeys directions given by a Roxy-Talky device she discovers. In Ruin, the individual behind the walkie-talkie proves to be a fake, which may hint at an intriguing foreshadowing for knowledgeable fans. The enigmatic voice that summons Abby: is it Freddy or someone more malicious?

5. The FNAF 2 Office, Recreated

In the trailer for Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, a clear nod to the original games is the expansive office area that caused players so much distress. Particularly, the scene where Mike shines his flashlight down the main corridor is unmistakable to every player and fan – in the game, shining the flashlight in this hallway is crucial for fending off Foxy and making it through the night. Fans are curious if this greater emphasis on the source material will lead to more gameplay elements in the movies, and they eagerly anticipate the franchise staying true to the Five Nights at Freddy’s (FNAF) they cherish.

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2025-07-25 04:09