Five Nights at Freddy's: Special Delivery is a unique mobile game that introduces augmented reality elements to the franchise. Players assume the role of a delivery technician who must confront various animatronics that have come to life and are causing havoc in the real world. The gameplay mechanics blend traditional FNAF survival horror with a mobile experience, allowing players to use their devices to locate and fend off animatronic threats in their own surroundings.
As players receive deliveries, they must manage their resources and employ various strategies to survive against the animatronics. The game features a storyline that reveals the implications of Fazbear Entertainment's technologies and their impact on reality. Players must confront different animatronic variants, each with unique abilities, while uncovering the mystery behind their resurgence.
The narrative explores the ongoing legacy of the animatronics and their connection to William Afton, as well as the consequences of their actions on the world outside the pizzeria. The use of augmented reality creates a chilling experience, as players find themselves in familiar environments where the animatronics can appear unexpectedly. Themes of fear and technology intertwine as the game delves into the moral implications of the animatronics' existence and their haunting influence on the world.