Five Nights At Freddy’s Creator withdraws amid controversy

Scott Cawthon, the independent developer best known as the creator of the. is known Five nights at Freddy Series, has announced his withdrawal from professional game development.

“I have had a blessed, fulfilling, and rich career,” Cawthon wrote on his personal website. “I was shown great kindness and I tried to show great kindness in return. I’ve tried making some good games (let the debate go on), and I’ve seen how what may be the most creative and talented fan base in the world was created. “

“But here on the seventh anniversary of the first game trailer, when I realize I was in my mid 30s when I created the series and now almost in my 40s, I realize that I am missing a lot of the things that I missed concentrate beforehand Five nights at Freddy’s became such a success, ”continued Cawthon. “I miss making games for my kids, I miss doing it just for fun, and I miss doing role-playing games even though I stink of it. All of this means that I am retiring. “

That doesn’t mean the end of Five nights at Freddy’s, however, as Cawthon plans to select someone else to oversee the “show’s career”. A new part of the longstanding series, Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach

Cawthon recently came under fire after this Financial records showed that for several years he had donated to controversial US politicians, including former President Donald Trump and Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell. Cawthon responded to the public backlash by reaffirming his beliefs while claiming to love the LGBTQ + members of his fan base despite supporting powerful people who did everything in their power to harm them.

“I’m a Republican. I am a christian. I am for life. I believe in God, ”Cawthon wrote in a now locked Reddit thread. “I also believe in equality, science and common sense. Despite what some might say, all of these things can go together. This is not an excuse or a promise to change, it has always been like that. “

Since Cawthon’s announcement went live, messages of appreciation for his work have flooded social media. The hashtag #Thank you Scott is currently one of the three hottest Twitter topics in the US.