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FNAF 2 Release Date: When It All Began — A Focus on Timeline and Impact When diving into the legacy of one of gaming’s most iconic survival horror franchises, fans often ask: When was FNAF 2 released? Understanding the release date of Resident Evil 2 — often abbreviated or retroactively associated with the older Resident Evil 2 — is key to tracing the roots of the Funny Noise Announcement (FNAF) universe, especially since the original FNAF titled Resident Evil 2 debuted in 1998 but gained renewed fame in 2013 with the release of FNAF 2 as a remake and reimagining. ### The Original Release Confusion — FNAF and RE2 Timeline While Resident Evil 2 was originally released on November 1998 for the original PlayStation, its modern renaissance began with the 2013 Resident Evil 2 Remake, which launched on October 7, 2019, for PlayStation 4 and PC. This title — sometimes colloquially grouped under discussions of FNAF lore due to its cultural impact, gameplay revival, and fan interpretations — marked a pivotal moment for the Resident Evil series and indirectly influenced digital horror and survival games like the FNAF franchise.