Scott Cawthon is an American video game developer and writer, best known as the creator of the Five Nights at Freddys (FNaF) series. In June 2021, Cawthon announced his retirement from public game development, citing a desire to spend more time with his family. However, his retirement came after he faced backlash for making donations to the Republican Party, which led to accusations of racism and homophobia. Cawthon has not formally retired, but he is no longer active in the public eye. On October 18, 2023, Cawthon released his first video game since his retirement, Freddy in Space 3: Chica in Space.