Boss Guide
Should avoid pinning exact route advice to old release-week builds when the current reference build is now v1.1.4.
Frickbears Patch Notes & Version History
This page tracks the Frickbears builds that are public enough to matter for players and for guide writing. It focuses on what changed, which version is current, which patch first reshaped custom-guard support, and which pages on this site had to move because of those changes.
Direct answer
What version is Frickbears 3 on right now?
Short answer: Frickbears 3 is a free Windows fangame by SpookyRick, hosted on the official GameJolt page and first released March 13, 2026. As of October 28, 2026, the listing is titled “Five Nights at Frickbear's 3 + Four Layers Down” — a newer “Four Layers Down” build has superseded the old mainline, and the v1.1.4 package is now labeled “an archive of version 1.0” kept “for historical and maxmode purposes.” The exact version number of the Four Layers Down build is not stated on the GameJolt listing. The first major post-launch patch was v1.1.0, which added more robust custom-guard support. Facts re-checked against the official GameJolt site API on November 1, 2026.
Get The Current Build
Download the current build from GameJolt, replace the old game files, and back up your saves plus any custom guard folders before overwriting anything. You do not need to reinstall the whole game — you only need the current package and a safe overwrite.
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Current Version
Frickbears 3 + Four Layers Down
As of October 28, 2026, the official GameJolt listing is titled “Five Nights at Frickbear's 3 + Four Layers Down.” The v1.1.4 package this site previously treated as the current baseline is now labeled “an archive of version 1.0” kept “for historical and maxmode purposes,” which means the current mainline has moved past v1.1.4. The exact version number of the new Four Layers Down build is not stated on the GameJolt listing.
Four Layers Down
Current listing title
v1.1.4
Archive build (was current)
March 13, 2026
Full release date
Windows
Platform
How To Update Safely
Frickbears 3 is distributed through the official GameJolt page. Download the current build there, replace the game files, and back up your saves plus any custom guard folders before you overwrite anything. Treat GameJolt as the source of truth for the live package, then use this page to understand which patch line changed what.
Frickbears 3 Patch Timeline
Not every micro build appears to have a full public writeup. This page tracks the versions that show up repeatedly in community discussion and clearly affect gameplay advice.
Latest Four Layers Down — added October 2026
In mid-October 2026 the official GameJolt listing retitled the game to “Five Nights at Frickbear's 3 + Four Layers Down,” with new “4 Layers Down” key art. This is the current mainline title, and the older v1.1.4 package is now described as an archive build. The exact version number and full changelog for Four Layers Down are not stated on the GameJolt listing as of October 28, 2026.
- The listing title now carries “+ Four Layers Down.”
- v1.1.4 is now labeled “an archive of version 1.0” for historical and maxmode use.
- Check the GameJolt page for the newest downloadable build and any new patch writeup.
Archive Build Version 1.1.4
As of April 20, 2026, public GameJolt search results showed the main package at version 1.1.4, and this site's guides used it as the default reference build. In October 2026 the GameJolt listing relabeled this package as “an archive of version 1.0” kept “for historical and maxmode purposes,” so it is no longer the current mainline.
- Was the recommended build for new players through most of 2026.
- Still the reference point for older route, unlock, boss, and mod pages on this site.
- Use this version only when comparing older installs or footage against newer advice.
Major Patch Version 1.1.0
This is the first major post-release patch. The linked GameJolt update calls out more robust custom-guard support plus a wider batch of quality-of-life improvements, balance changes, and bug fixes.
- Critical reference point for mods and custom-guard guidance.
- The cleanest marker for when older community install advice may have gone stale.
- Should be referenced anywhere the site explains add-ons, compatibility, or local-data folder behavior.
Build Note Version 1.0.5
This public build still matters because it sits inside the antivirus false-positive and reupload conversation that some players still run into when comparing old ZIPs and newer advice.
- Useful checkpoint when debugging why one older download behaves differently from a newer one.
- Worth mentioning in download, safety, and troubleshooting pages.
- Not the right long-term reference build now that the live package has moved into the 1.1.x line.
Presentation Version 1.0.3 — March 15, 2026
This early public note is tied to character-jingle changes. It matters less than the current build number, but it is still useful when comparing newer builds against early release-week footage.
- Good reference point when players say older clips "feel slightly different."
- Shows that release-week presentation details were still shifting.
- Mostly relevant for people cross-checking videos, streams, or archive builds.
Launch Version 1.0.0 — March 13, 2026
The full release of Five Nights at Frickbear's 3 introduced the current GameMaker-based version of the series: 40-plus animatronics, four guards, multiple routes, 3D salvage, custom guard support, and the full trilogy payoff.
- Full game launch on GameJolt.
- 4 guard difficulties: Jeremy, Mike, Vanessa, and Fritz.
- Multiple routes: standard, mask, salvage, combined, and true-ending logic.
- 3D salvage and route planning became central to the series identity.
Which Guides Changed Because Of Patches
Walkthrough
Should reflect the current build first, then call out older version differences only when they actually change player behavior.
Animatronics
Should not imply that old release-week footage and current builds are identical when players are comparing clips against live installs.
Download Guide
Must always show the current stable version number, the official GameJolt source, and a warning when an older mirror or ZIP could lag behind.
Series Release History
Five Nights at Frickbear's 1
Release: February 18, 2020
Platform: Scratch / browser-era distribution
Why It Matters: Establishes the parody-horror tone and the series identity later refined in FB3.
Five Nights at Frickbear's 2
Release: February 22, 2022
Platform: Scratch / browser-era distribution
Why It Matters: Introduces salvage-style thinking and experimental systems that clearly feed into FB3.
Five Nights at Frickbear's 3
Full Release: March 13, 2026
Platform: Windows via GameJolt
Engine: GameMaker Studio 2
Status: Current mainline version, now on v1.1.4.
Where Updates Show Up First
GameJolt
The primary source for the live build, downloads, and the release timeline. If the version number changed, this is the first page to verify.
Frickbear Friday / Social Posts
Developer posts on Twitter/X and Bluesky are where players usually see ongoing commentary, light roadmap signals, and between-patch communication.
GameBanana And Community Talk
Mod compatibility issues usually show up here first, especially after a version change that affects file structure or player assumptions.
Questions Players Ask
Patch Notes FAQ
As of April 20, 2026, public GameJolt search results show the main package at v1.1.4.
The two biggest markers right now are v1.1.0, because it is the first major custom-guard patch, and v1.1.4, because it is the current reference build for live guidance on this site.
Because some launch-week videos were recorded on older builds. If your game behaves a little differently from an older clip, version drift is the most likely reason.
In practice, most players replace the downloaded files with the newer build from GameJolt. Back up saves and custom guard folders before overwriting anything.
Not automatically. Version updates can affect compatibility assumptions, so treat every new build as a reason to back up your custom content first.
Because not every interim build appears to have a clean public standalone changelog. This page tracks the versions that are visible enough to affect player expectations and guide writing.
Download the current build for free from the official GameJolt page, then follow this site's download guide for install steps and first-launch fixes.
No. Frickbears 3 has no official browser build and downloads as a Windows package. Frickbears 1 and 2 play free in the browser on this site's play page.
Four Layers Down is the title addition now shown on the official GameJolt listing, which reads Five Nights at Frickbear's 3 + Four Layers Down. The exact version number and changelog for this update are not stated on the GameJolt listing as of October 28, 2026.
No. The GameJolt listing now describes the v1.1.4 package as an archive of version 1.0 kept for historical and maxmode purposes, which means the current mainline has moved past v1.1.4.