- My Friendly Neighborhood Update - 8 January 2026
Thanks everyone,for the support as we launched My Friendly Neighborhood on consoles and updated the Steam version. The devs have been hard at work on bringing another update to squash any bugs and issues that cropped up during this time, along with a few changes. Full list of changes below:Patch Notes Gameplay and VisualsImproved lighting and AI navigation in the Pirate stage. Added an additional enemy placement and some additional props.Improved lighting and added props to the rooftop/antenna scene.Improved lighting in the Garden Hedge Maze and added an additional enemy.Improved lighting in the Basement sculptor's roomFixed the lights in the Offices Lounge.Fixed lighting error in the Hotel Finale room.Fixed lighting error in the Penthouse Secret Passage.Fixed lighting error in the offices off the Executive Hallway.Fixed some meshes with missing textures in the cityscape.Fixed a missing…
- My Friendly Neighborhood Unity Update - 15 October 2025
Hey everyone, in case this update brought you here, the game has just been updated to include the fix for the Unity security vulnerability. This update means the game is fully up to date and secure. You can read more about the Unity issue here: Thanks for keeping your game updated, and as always, we appreciate your support!
- My Friendly Neighborhood Out Now On Consoles! - 17 July 2025
Hiya! John here! If you didn't know, I was the main guy behind My Friendly Neighborhood. In many ways, My Friendly Neighborhood has been a life-changing project. First of all, making My Friendly Neighborhood was one of the most educational experiences I will likely have in my professional life, both from a development side and a business side. Releasing My Friendly Neighborhood was one the most emotionally difficult experiences I've ever gone through. Figuring out what direction to take in my development after My Friendly Neighborhood was finished has been extremely difficult and confusing. The excitement of seeing a game played in front of millions of people, seeing sales charts, and reading reviews gets mixed into a pot with all the complicated aspects that come along with business, seeing aspects of your game you wished you had done differently, and wondering where on earth you're go…
- My Friendly Neighborhood x Makeship - 2 July 2024
It's time. My Friendly Neighborhood and Makeship are coming together! We've come bearing a new friend, fresh from My Friendly Neighborhood! It's Norman! And he's ready to be friendly, friendly, friendly! The campaign is going on right now and ends July 23rd! So head back into the neighborhood, and GET YOURS TODAY! Don't have My Friendly Neighborhood yet? Pick it up now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1574260/My_Friendly_Neighborhood/ Social Links: John "Ducky" Szymanski's Twitter DreadXP Tiktok DreadXP Twitter DreadXP Youtube DreadXP Instagram DreadXP Discord
- New Game Released! Exiled - Ancient Puzzle Thriller - 19 January 2024
A New Game: Exiled Charlotte is missing. A note has been left on her desk talking of "the ancient evil" and "banishment to a different realm." The eldritch tome and an untranslated scrap she had been studying act as the only clues to her disappearance. Use clues found in the book to translate an ancient language, evade the lurking horrors, and solve the mystery of the strange objects around you! This is a compact, detailed puzzle thriller similar to The Room and Myst. The player can inspect items, use clues, and slowly crack the mystery of the Great Library. Solve ancient puzzles, decode an eldritch language, and avoid the lurking horror all while sitting at a single desk Tense and foreboding atmosphere where the stillness of the library can be shattered at any moment High level of interactivity Multiple endings Good for a single play session Voiceover by Tom Schalk Go check it out! It…
- The Neighborhorde Mode Update - 20 October 2023
NEIGHBORHORDE MODE Hello from your friends at MFN! It's time to have some more fun with all of the friends you've made at the Studio in this brand new way to play. We are happy to introduce Neighborhorde Mode! FOUR PLAYABLE CHARACTERS There's some new faces at the MFN Studio! It's time to meet them and face the frantic horde of aggressively friendly faces. Get ready to gear up and pick one of the four new playable characters featured in the new mode. FOUR COMBAT ARENAS Choose from 4 different arenas based on the sets of MFN to face off against the hordes of frantic friends! Survive and fight against the clock and frenzying puppets to get the best possible score you can while trying to avoid what the Neighborhorde considers to be "friendly". Jump in on the frenzy of friendliness now! NEW ACHIEVEMENTS Along with the brand new Neighborhorde Mode we've also added new achievements to go alon…
- Get Your MFN YouTooz Now! - 8 August 2023
Your new friend is finally here! Need a friendly face for your desk or shelf? Look no further because Norman is here to help! Click here to get your MFN YouTooz while supplies last! More to come soon! Looking for more info, giveaways, or some Friendly Neighbors to talk and hangout with? Head over to our publisher Discord or Twitter! Keep your eyes peeled for more news and surprises from your friends at My Friendly Neighborhood in the coming weeks! Pick up My Friendly Neighborhood now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1574260/My_Friendly_Neighborhood/ Social Links: John "Ducky" Szymanski's Twitter DreadXP Tiktok DreadXP Twitter DreadXP Youtube DreadXP Instagram DreadXP Discord
- The Friendly Difficulty - 7 August 2023
We wanted to remind you about some of MFN’s brand new features! What is Friendly difficulty? This mode is designed for people who just want to experience the story or have an easy going and Friendly time! Playing on the new Friendly difficulty adds a whole suite of accessibility features. Changes to gameplay in this new difficulty include how many hits enemies can take before going down, more frequent checkpoints, and most notably, saving no longer requires tokens! But wait, there's fun to be had for everyone In addition to Friendly difficulty, there has also been a notable change to all modes. Safe Rooms are now visible on your map! Looking for more info or some Friendly Neighbors to talk and hangout with? Head over to our publisher Discord or Twitter! Pick up My Friendly Neighborhood now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1574260/My_Friendly_Neighborhood/ Social Links: John "Ducky" S…
- MFN and YouTooz Bring a New Friend to Your Neighborhood! - 2 August 2023
A New Friendly Face Is Coming to Your Neighborhood! From your Friends at MFN and YouTooz After the amazing reception that My Friendly Neighborhood has received, we are pleased to announce that we'll be partnering with YouTooz to bring you, our friends, something special! More to come soon! Looking for more info or some Friendly Neighbors to talk and hangout with? Head over to our publisher Discord or Twitter! Keep your eyes peeled for more news and surprises from your friends at My Friendly Neighborhood in the coming weeks! Pick up My Friendly Neighborhood now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1574260/My_Friendly_Neighborhood/ Social Links: John "Ducky" Szymanski's Twitter DreadXP Tiktok DreadXP Twitter DreadXP Youtube DreadXP Instagram DreadXP Discord
- My Friendly Neighborhood is Deck Verified - 28 July 2023
That's right! My Friendly Neighborhood is now Deck Verified, meaning you can enjoy shooting letters at puppets wherever you want! Pick up My Friendly Neighborhood Now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1574260/My_Friendly_Neighborhood/
- The Friendly Difficulty Update - 22 July 2023
Patch Notes Major: A new difficulty has been added to the game! The Friendly difficulty eases back on some the challenging aspects of My Friendly Neighborhood, making it more approachable for our fans. On this difficulty, saving no longer requires tokens, puppets take less shots to down, and checkpoints are more frequent. You can select this new difficulty from the menu when you start a new game! Miscellaneous: Save locations have been noted on the map with a new icon. Made it impossible to map escape over "Action" Speedrun timer now only starts ticking after difficulty is selected Adjusted some unfair enemy spawns Made the timings on the Greenhouse puzzle more generous Various fixes and changes based on feedback Bug Fixes: Fixed achievement errors for Static and Streamlined Fixed various OOB softlocks Fixed an issue where the rebinding screen would lock up. Fixed an issue where the Gre…
- My Friendly Neighborhood Launches on Steam! - 18 July 2023
Something's not quite right at the long abandoned Sunrise TV Studio Lot... Get ready to confront your deepest fears as the puppets of your fondest memories turn on not just each other but you too! Step into a world of childhood nostalgia turned nightmarish with the highly anticipated release of My Friendly Neighborhood! The cast of MFN is ready to meet you, but be careful and don't get too close! Pick up My Friendly Neighborhood now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1574260/My_Friendly_Neighborhood/ Social Links: John "Ducky" Szymanski's Twitter DreadXP Tiktok DreadXP Twitter DreadXP Youtube DreadXP Instagram DreadXP Discord
- My Friendly Neighborhood Release Date! - 13 June 2023
We are happy to announce that there is now an official release date for My Friendly Neighborhood! Meet the entire cast and learn some terrifying facts from your new friends in MFN on July 18th 2023! Check out the trailer below! Wishlist Below and Pick up the Game on July 18th! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1574260/My_Friendly_Neighborhood/ Socials: John "Ducky" Szymanski's Twitter DreadXP's Linktree
- My Friendly Neighborhood is at Day of the Devs! - 4 November 2022
We're happy to announce that My Friendly Neighborhood will be at the Day of the Devs event! It's a great event that showcases incredible indie titles, and we're really pleased to see MFN be a part of it! See the wonderful games involved with the event here! Wishlist My Friendly Neighborhood Now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1574260/My_Friendly_Neighborhood/ Social Links: Ducky Szymanski's Twitter DreadXP Tiktok DreadXP Twitter DreadXP Youtube DreadXP Instagram DreadXP Discord
- Dreadful Dev Diaries: John Szymanski #02 - 29 April 2022
Lead developer John Szymanski in his second Dreadful Dev Diary, explores a variety of new additives to the MFN world, as well as, the unusual process to send flammable liquids in the mail. Wishlist Below! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1574260/My_Friendly_Neighborhood/ Socials: John "Ducky" Szymanski's Twitter DreadXP's Linktree
- Dreadful Dev Diaries: John Szymanski #01 - 14 April 2022
Lead developer John Szymanski in his first Dreadful Dev Diary, shares an amazing behind the scenes look at My Friendly Neighborhood. Tune into early ideas, how he got into working with Dread, and the current outcome of your favorite puppet horror game! Wishlist Below! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1574260/My_Friendly_Neighborhood/ Socials: John "Ducky" Szymanski's Twitter DreadXP's Linktree
