# The Withered Animatronics: Unraveling the Decay of FNAF 2’s Iconic Characters
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 plunges players into a nightmarish world where the once cheerful animatronics have become terrifying relics of a bygone era. The game’s premise revolves around a new security guard’s trial by fire in a pizzeria haunted by these dilapidated robotic performers. A central mystery that grips players is the state of the “withered” animatronics – Freddy Fazbear, Bonnie the Bunny, Chica the Chicken, Foxy the Pirate Fox, and the Golden Freddy. Their tattered appearances, exposed endoskeletons, and unsettling movements are not merely cosmetic; they are a testament to the game’s narrative and the dark history of Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. Understanding how these animatronics became withered is key to piecing together the fragmented lore of the FNAF universe.
The deterioration of these animatronics is a direct consequence of their previous incarnation at the earlier, now-defunct Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza location. These were the original animatronics, operational in the years preceding the events of the first game. Following the closure of the original establishment due to safety concerns and mysterious incidents, these animatronics were discarded and eventually brought to the new, improved Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. However, instead of being repaired or refurbished to their former glory, they were relegated to the back, serving as spare parts for the newer, “toy” models. This neglect, coupled with their age and the inherent flaws in their original design and programming, led to their progressive decay.
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| **Name** | Withered Freddy Fazbear, Withered Bonnie, Withered Chica, Withered Foxy, (Unseen) Withered Golden Freddy |
| **Origin** | Original animatronics from the first Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza location.
