: Crucial for survival. Animatronics move through vents on your left and right; their positions are telegraphed by spatial audio cues. Essential Tools Key Benefit Silent Ventilation Reduces heat slowly without making noise. Can remain active while the terminal is off. Motion Detector Shows where animatronics are in the vent system. Alerts you with a beep when movement is detected. Audio Lure Draws animatronics toward a specific room.

: The room temperature rises when the fan and computer are off. If it reaches 120∘F120 raised to the composed with power F , you die.

In , the "Nightshift" consists of six days (Monday through Saturday) where you must complete a set of administrative tasks while being hunted by salvaged animatronics. Unlike previous games, there are no "doors"—only your tools and your hearing. Core Mechanics & Controls