Five Nights at Freddy's 2 was released in 2014 and uses prerecorded telephone messages to guide the player through successive night shifts. Phone Guy, voiced by creator Scott Cawthon, provides instructions and background details while gradually revealing the restaurant's dangers. Excerpts from these calls spread through gameplay videos, lore discussions, animations, and fan edits. The contrast between calm advice and looming danger keeps the calls recognizable, especially when paired with security-camera footage or a FNAF Jumpscare Scream.