Scott Cawthon appeared in an episode of The Game Theorists entitled, "MatPat’s FINAL Theory!" This episode marked MatPat's final appearance as host after announcing his retirement from YouTube on January 9th and was Cawthon's first ever public video appearance.

Following a controversy surrounding his political donations, Scott Cawthon announced his retirement from public game development. He expressed gratitude for his fans and stated his intention to appoint a successor to continue the Five Nights at Freddy's franchise.

Scott Cawthon made a post on Reddit discussing the scrapped screenplays for the Five Nights at Freddy's movie, and revealed that the film does have a finished screenplay and would begin filming in spring 2021. This provided an update on the long-awaited film adaptation.

Five Nights at Freddy's: Special Delivery, an augmented reality game, was released for iOS and Android. This release brought the Five Nights at Freddy's experience to mobile devices with an augmented reality twist.

Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted, a virtual reality game, was released for PC and PlayStation VR. This represented the franchise's entry into the VR gaming market, offering a new immersive experience for players.

Ultimate Custom Night, the seventh main installment in the Five Nights at Freddy's series, was released on Steam for free. The game features over 50 characters from across the franchise.

Five Nights at Freddy's: The Fourth Closet, the third novel in the Five Nights at Freddy's book series, was revealed on Amazon and slated for release on the same day. This marked another expansion of the FNAF universe beyond the video games.

Cawthon's second novel, Five Nights at Freddy's: The Twisted Ones, a sequel to The Silver Eyes, was released. The story follows the main character, Charlie, as she is drawn back into the world of her father's frightening creations.

Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location was released. This installment introduced new animatronics and a circus theme, diverging slightly from the established formula of the series, and was generally well-received by players and critics.

FNaF World, a role-playing spin-off from the main Five Nights at Freddy's series, was released on Steam. This marked a significant departure from the survival horror gameplay of previous titles. However, the initial release was plagued with glitches and other issues, leading to its removal from Steam shortly after.