Technical FNaF

Steel Wool may not have VR ready after 10 months, but we do! It's buggy, but we have a somewhat working PCVR mod, by @OP_Amqerica_ and @Givowo, using the existing VR code from 10 months ago, with additional features such as arm IK! Guide and files here: docs.google.com/document/d/1…

There is unused "Elevator" placeholder text that consists of repair instructions. While most are used in the final game, they feature one specific objective that was cut: you would have to find a spare and replace the elevator gear. #SOTM #FNAF

The Cupcakes in Secret of the Mimic were initially intended to have an aggro mechanic, where standing in their radius for too long would slowly aggravate them until they alerted Chica. In the final game, they simply alert Chica immediately if standing too close. #FNAF #SOTM

In the backstage loading docks level blueprint, there are four variables: IsSad, OutOfTears, TimeItTakesToBreak, and CryingTime plus two functions called “Game is broke” and “Delete the Entire Project.” Some Steel Wool employee was clearly not having a good day. #FNAF #FNAFSB

In RUIN, there’s a unused item known as the “Monty Photo.” The file name implies it was originally meant to be found in the daycare. Collecting it does nothing, as the item is no longer functional in the game. Cassie also has an unused voice line where she mentions the photo.

As we all know, Secret of the Mimic’s main menu screen shows Arnold’s van outside of MCM, but within the files there’s an unused variant featuring Jackie. This is likely just a placeholder. #SOTM #FNAF

Fun fact! In the pre-release build of Secret of the Mimic, along with other oddities, there are three vans outside instead of just one like in the latest build. They also appear to be using an older model. #FNAF #SOTM #PreRelease

An unused variation of the HELPI UI can be found within the RUIN files. It includes the removed brain icon, which is now used in the endo training minigame in Help Wanted 2. #RUIN #FNAF #HW2

Like Security Breach, RUIN was originally planned to include a Survival Mode. In this mode, players would complete minigames to fix “glitches.” The instructions for these minigames still exist in the game files:

New FNAF: RUIN concept art has been discovered! Three pieces reveal early designs for the Maskbot, the Faz-Wrench, and the Camera Station, but that’s not all. We’ll be posting never-before-seen Secret of the Mimic concept art soon!

Fun Fact for Security Breach’s 4th Birthday! A developer who worked on Security Breach as part of Babaroga shared that the game originally began as a survival-only experience, with the story mode added later, and that RUIN had a fairly different story early on.

A Steel Wool developer’s portfolio revealed the workshop originally included 3 different tasks to obtain springlock parts, adding puzzle variety. These were later cut to keep the gameplay focus on collecting the parts. #FNAF #SOTM #FNAFSOTM

Additionally, a cut office connected to the Dark Ride has been found! #FNAF #SOTM

Here's something interesting! In the prerelease build of SOTM, there’s an unfinished area in the doll hospital connected to the Dark Ride. Likely cut for time, as it’s present in the May build but missing from the final game’s files. #FNAF #SecretOfTheMimic #SOTM

While a normal tweet on the surface, the background is actually a cut location! The flower mascot cutout is never seen ingame, while the texture might be found in the files it doesnt have a physical model. #FNAF #SOTM

Steel Wool try their best to hide it, but we can always find it. Internally in Help Wanted 2 the warning about having space in your room for VR is called "Dont Hit Shit", thank you SW. #HelpWanted2 #FNAF #HW2