In the Roblox asymmetrical horror game GRIMWORKS (developed by puliltz), not every popular animatronic or fan-game icon will make the cut. The development team maintains an official deconfirmed list specifying characters, crossover franchises, and skins that will never be added to the game.
The reasons for these exclusions range from aggressive corporate copyright policies and creator controversies to community behavior and commercial conflicts. Below is the complete, documented breakdown of every deconfirmed character and scrapped attraction in GRIMWORKS.
Complete GRIMWORKS Deconfirmed List
The developers have ruled out multiple requested crossover characters and mainline animatronics. The following table details every deconfirmed entity and the official reason provided by the developers and community documentation.
| Character / Franchise | Origin / Context | Reason for Deconfirmation |
|---|---|---|
| Toy Chica | Five Nights at Freddy's 2 | High volume of inappropriate community behavior and degeneracy directed toward the character design. |
| Pal Percy | Playtime with Percy | Already featured in other asymmetrical Roblox games (Pillar Chase 2 and Devil's Dawn); the creator declined additional Roblox collaborations. |
| Brother | Five Nights at Freddy's: In Real Time | Considered by developers to be a poor self-insert character. |
| The Return to Freddy's (TRTF) | Classic FNaF Fangame Series | Controversial creator history, toxic community incidents, and complete lack of developer interest. |
| Dormitabis | FNaF Fangame | Severe controversies surrounding the original game and its original creator. |
| One Night at Flumpty's (ONAF) | FNaF Fangame Series | Controversies surrounding the series creator (Jonochrome). |
| KandyLand | Original Animatronic Horror Project | Involvement with Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and associated monetization models. |
| Five Nights at Treasure Island | Disney-Themed FNaF Fangame | Copyright and intellectual property protection issues tied to Disney. |
| Nintendo & Sega Characters | Mainline Video Game Franchises | Strict, aggressive copyright enforcement by both corporate publishers. |
| NSFW Fan Games | Adult Themed Projects | Strictly banned under game guidelines, Roblox terms of service, and official community rules. |
Scrapped Attractions vs. Deconfirmed Characters
There is an important distinction in GRIMWORKS between outside characters that were flatly deconfirmed from entering development, and in-house scrapped attractions that were conceptualized but removed during production.
According to development records, the following attractions were planned or prototyped before being shelved:
- The Perfectionist (Buddy from FNaF 1 Remake): Originally designed as a setup-and-control killer featuring stamina-draining mechanics and phantom television summons. Scrapped entirely due to intellectual property permission issues before full implementation.
- M.X.E.S.: Scrapped from active attraction development.
- Ruined Glamrock Chica: Scrapped from the roster.
- Nightmare Bonnie: Scrapped from production plans.
By contrast, the active playable roster focuses on original interpretations of classic icons:
- On-Release Attractions: The Leader (Freddy Fazbear archetype) and The Savior / The Puppet.
- Upcoming Attractions: The Revenant (Springtrap archetype) and The Lucid.
Why Popular Fan Favorites Were Rejected
1. Pal Percy (Playtime with Percy)
Many players expected Pal Percy to join GRIMWORKS due to the game's stylistic similarities to other asymmetrical Roblox horror experiences like Pillar Chase 2. However, the creator of Playtime with Percy stated that the character would only appear in Pillar Chase 2 and Devil's Dawn, choosing not to license the character for additional Roblox projects.
2. KandyLand and Commercial Issues
While KandyLand generated significant visual interest across social media, the GRIMWORKS developers excluded the project due to its commercial ties to NFTs. The development team has steered clear of blockchain-backed assets and speculative media.
3. Corporate Copyright: Disney, Nintendo, and Fast-Food Chains
Projects involving Five Nights at Treasure Island (Disney), Jollibee's, Five Nights at Chuck E. Cheese's, and any characters owned by Nintendo or Sega are strictly off-limits. To keep GRIMWORKS playable on Roblox without risking DMCA takedowns or legal cease-and-desist notices, the team avoids real-world corporate trademarks entirely.
4. Creator Controversies
Several foundational fan games—including The Return to Freddy's, Dormitabis, and One Night at Flumpty's—were rejected due to misconduct or controversies tied to their original creators. The developers have opted to protect the project's reputation by avoiding associations with disputed figures in the broader horror community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can deconfirmed characters ever be added to GRIMWORKS later?
Official documentation notes that developer lists are subject to change over time. However, characters excluded due to corporate copyright (Nintendo, Sega, Disney) or major creator controversies are exceptionally unlikely to ever appear.
Is Toy Chica completely banned from the game?
Yes. The developers deconfirmed Toy Chica specifically due to persistent community degeneracy and inappropriate content surrounding the character.
Why was The Perfectionist scrapped if abilities were already designed?
While design documentation outlined abilities like Data Rot, Showtime Blitz, and Interference, permission to use the character (Buddy from FNaF 1 Remake) could not be secured, forcing the developers to shelve the attraction before gameplay was finalized.
