Pittsburgh, PA — Oct. 23, 2025 — If you’ve yet to experience the horrors that await in Five Nights at Freddy’s: Into the Pit, now’s the time to dive in. To celebrate Halloween and the game’s recent arrival on the Epic Games Store, the animatronic felines at Mega Cat Studios and ScottGames are excited to announce that the hit horror title will be free to download from October 30 through November 5, 2025.
This weeklong promotion is the perfect way to cap off the spooky season. So prepare to face your fears and take the plunge into the ball pit in Five Nights at Freddy’s: Into the Pit, the critically acclaimed latest installment in the viral horror franchise.
But don’t just take our word for it. Here’s what critics have to say about the game:
“Five Nights At Freddy’s: Into the Pit is a great 2D game with an interesting, tense, and scary story. You might not expect it, but you jump a few times!”—GameGrin
“Five Nights at Freddy’s: Into the Pit from Mega Cat Studios is a brilliant entry into the FNAF world. It’s a different take that offers a more cohesive story, true terror, and a bevy of gameplay elements that work well within the world built for them.”—Digital Chumps
“Five Nights at Freddy’s: Into the Pit is a must-play for all FNAF fans, offering stunning pixelated graphics and a story inspired by the novel of the same name.”— Pocket Tactics
Developed by Pittsburgh-based indie developer Mega Cat Studios, Five Nights at Freddy’s: Into the Pit throws players into the sneakers of Oswald, a restless teen whose exploration of a dilapidated pizzeria leads him into a time-traveling nightmare. After discovering a mysterious ball pit with the power to send him into the past, Oswald must evade bloodthirsty animatronics, solve puzzles, and uncover dark secrets in a desperate attempt to save his father and the children trapped in the restaurant’s haunted history.
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Into the Pit combines eerie 2D pixel art, spring-tingling stealth mechanics, and a story rooted in the popular Fazbear Frights book series, beckoning players into its titular ball pit to experience a journey through time and terror.
About Mega Cat Studios: Proudly based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Mega Cat Studios has a passion for creating unforgettable retro experiences for your favorite classic consoles.
