When does FNAF Secret of the Mimic take place. All we know about timeline

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The highly anticipated addition to the iconic horror saga has been released: It’s called Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic, and it transports us back to the roots of Fazbear Entertainment. Unlike its predecessors with their futuristic settings (Security Breach and the Ruin DLC), this one is set in the 1970s. However, let’s clarify when the game’s events actually occur.

When does FNAF Secret of the Mimic take place?

The opening date of Fredbear’s Family Diner remains unknown, as the earliest event with a specific date mentioned in the series is “The Bite of ’83,” when Crying Child’s head was trapped in Fredbear. However, since it’s challenging to tie all the games to exact dates, many fans agree that the storyline for “Five Nights at Freddy’s” starts around the early 1980s.

Everything before 1979, the year of Fazbear Entertainment’s earliest history, was shrouded in mystery. However, that all changes with the release of FNAF Secret of the Mimic. As one trailer reveals, the game’s events unfold in the year 1979, when a technician named Arnold is assigned to retrieve the company’s property from the workshop of a missing contractor named Edwin Murray.

The game offers details about incidents happening from the 60s through the 70s, focusing particularly on the Murray family, their background that spawned Mimic, and Edwin’s link to Fazbear Entertainment. Furthermore, it showcases early models of iconic animatronics such as Freddy Fazbear and Bonnie.

The insights presented here significantly alter our viewpoint towards the entire narrative, revealing that William Afton was an abhorrent individual since the start. His actions demonstrate a manipulative and self-centered character, shining brightly throughout the story.

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2025-06-17 19:01