FNAF: Help Wanted 2 Update Unveils Secrets About The Mimic

Recently, an intriguing update to Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 has offered exciting hints regarding the anticipated game, Secret of the Mimic. While the new content raises numerous questions without directly answering them, it has crucial implications that could reshape the FNAF franchise’s lore. The combination of these fresh reveals suggests that Secret of the Mimic is poised to play a significant role in expanding FNAF mythology.

The details surrounding the next installment in the FNAF series remain sparse. However, the teaser trailer introduced a key timeline reference: a fleeting view of the year 1979. Alongside this, the trailer unveiled an innovative Jack-in-the-Box animatronic, which may connect to the Mimic animatronic from last year’s Security Breach: Ruin DLC. The character, known as Jackie, was fully showcased in a game demo at Pax West, yet the reasons for her aggression towards the player character continue to be shrouded in mystery.

Intriguing Revelations from Help Wanted 2’s Update

Potential Settings for Secret of the Mimic

The gift shop related to Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic, as depicted in Help Wanted 2.

The recent update for Help Wanted 2 introduces an array of captivating details that hint at connections to Secret of the Mimic, including character backgrounds and potential settings. Players engaging with Jackie’s box in a new environment trigger a voice line stating, “Time to play,” followed by a jigsaw puzzle that reveals either a van or a gift shop, depending on whether the Vanny mask is worn. Completing the puzzle brings these objects into view in the game’s realities.

Notably, the gift shop is prominently featured with a sign showcasing masks, and the jigsaw image hints at a factory structure in the background—but this detail isn’t visible in the VR model. Though it lacks an explicit label, it seems tied to Fazbear Entertainment. Evidence of this connection is further underscored by a stained glass window displaying recognizable characters like a yellow bear and blue rabbit, indicative of Freddy and Bonnie. This setting, along with the factory, may serve as a crucial backdrop for Secret of the Mimic.

A significant trend is evident with mask advertisements seen in the latest FNAF games. Both Help Wanted 2 and the somewhat canonical Into the Pit contain masks modeled after iconic characters Bonnie and Freddy. These may suggest that Cassie and Oswald’s fathers were among Michael Afton’s childhood friends linked to the tragic event that claimed Michael’s brother in 1983. This location may serve as the origin for these masks, potentially introducing another one of these bullies into Secret of the Mimic.

Jackie and M.X.E.S. Feature Prominently in Help Wanted 2

The Mystery Surrounding These Characters

In one of the new settings tied to the gift shop, players discover a van that houses the M.X.E.S. computer. When they input the code ‘4625’ from the mailbox, they witness a short scene where M.X.E.S. briefly exits the computer—a nod to its previous appearances in Ruin—before being retracted. Subsequently, the van’s doors shut, driving away in darkness just as the game credits roll. This ending is among the most enigmatic introduced in Help Wanted 2.

This code may hint at a potential release date for Secret of the Mimic, targeting April 6, 2025. It remains uncertain whether the events depicted belong before or after those in Ruin, but it is evident that M.X.E.S. will remain integral to upcoming plays in the franchise. Given its role as a digital guardian meant to contain the Mimic, its continued involvement in a storyline centered on a dangerous AI is logical.

Moreover, the update allows players to see Jackie’s model on the main stage for the first time, providing a glimpse for those unable to attend Pax West, alongside a reveal of the Mimic in its costume from Ruin. Additionally, a new card featuring Jackie is introduced in the Office: Puppet Master level as part of the post-game content. Players can use the code ‘1979’ on the keypad within the Sister Location office, further emphasizing the year’s significance to Secret of the Mimic.

Tales from the Pizzaplex May Connect to the Games

Confirming the Popular Theory About the Book Series

A white Tiger Rock plush with blue and green eyes from Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2.

Notably, the contents of this update bear remarkable similarities to the story of the Mimic explored in the Tales from the Pizzaplex books. When players use the 1979 code, they receive a white tiger plush with striking blue and green eyes, which can unlock a model of the Mimic. Players must then react to this model analogous to Edwin’s cruel interactions with the Mimic in the books, where he became violent upon seeing the Mimic mimicking his deceased son.

The emergence of references to the plush indicates a direct connection to Tiger Rock, an alternate form of the Mimic that bears great significance in the books.

By integrating numerous references to this aspect of Five Nights at Freddy’s’ intricate lore, it strongly implies that events from the books have parallels in the game narrative, suggesting that this theory extends to the broader series. However, uncertainties linger regarding how closely the timelines between the games and books truly align and if the Mimic’s story differs in the gaming universe context.

Should the connections between the Tales from the Pizzaplex series and the games be confirmed, it would dramatically amplify the lore surrounding Five Nights at Freddy’s, providing essential context for both current fans and new players. Even if this theory is disputed in the future, the update certainly fuels excitement for what lies ahead in Secret of the Mimic, with Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 successfully teasing fans about thrilling additions to the saga.

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