FNF
Play FNF free in your browser with 8 story weeks, Weekend 1, and 25+ tracks across Easy, Normal, and Hard.
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What is FNF?
FNF (Friday Night Funkin') is an open-source rhythm game from Ludum Dare 47 that grew huge thanks to its catchy soundtrack, expressive art, and mod-friendly codebase.
Instant browser play
Run the official FNF WebGL build directly in modern browsers like Chrome, Edge, and Safari with no downloads.
Story-driven rap battles
Follow Boyfriend as he battles characters like Daddy Dearest, Pico, and Tankman across eight weeks plus Weekend 1 in FNF.
Flexible controls and input options
Swap between Arrow keys, WASD, or DFJK layouts, and use gamepads, dance pads, or custom keybinds to make FNF feel natural to play.
Thriving mod ecosystem
Thousands of community mods add new characters, songs, weeks, and mechanics that dramatically extend the base FNF experience.
Active official development
The Funkin' Crew continues to ship updates like Weekend 1, Pico remixes, and Pitstop patches while the full FNF project "The Full Ass Game" is in production.
How to Play FNF
Learn the core mechanics, modes, and progression systems that define FNF's rhythm gameplay.
Follow the call-and-response notes
Watch the scrolling arrows and hit matching keys on the judgment line to keep your health bar from emptying during FNF songs.
Choose your difficulty
Each song in FNF offers Easy, Normal, and Hard, with higher levels adding more notes, trickier rhythms, and tighter timing.
Progress through Story Mode
Clear each FNF week on your chosen difficulty to unlock the next and save your best ranks per chapter.
Refine skills in Freeplay
Practice any unlocked track without story constraints and unlock Pico remixes by beating Week 3 and pressing Tab on Pico songs in FNF.
FNF Story Weeks, Modes & Community
Explore the full scope of FNF content, from canonical weeks to community mods.
Eight canonical weeks + Weekend 1
Face Daddy Dearest, Skid & Pump, Pico, Mommy Mearest, Monster & Senpai, Tankman, and the Weekend 1 cast across tightly charted FNF battles and remixes.
Multiple game modes
Play Story Mode for progression, Freeplay for practice, and Practice Modes in community engines to tackle the hardest FNF patterns at your own pace.
Evolving official updates
Weekend Update, Pico Update, Pitstop patches, and v0.7.x builds add new FNF songs, remixes, menus, medals, and optimizations.
Deep mod ecosystem
Popular mods like VS Whitty, VS Hex, Tricky, VS Sky, Indie Cross, and VS Bob & Bosip showcase how far custom FNF content can go.
Modding tools & best practices
With public source code, modding guides, and engines like Psych Engine, creators can build total conversions while keeping FNF installs clean with backups and /mods folders.
Highlight-style gameplay
Enjoy full story runs on Hard, soundtrack cutscene compilations, or challenge montages for iconic FNF songs like MILF, Blammed, Stress, and Weekend 1 finales.
FNF Visual Highlights
Screenshots showcasing FNF's iconic art style, character battles, and interface so new players can preview how FNF looks in action.
Week 1: Facing Daddy Dearest
Boyfriend's first showdown against Girlfriend's father in a neon-lit stage.
Week 3: Rap battle with Pico
Fast-paced exchanges against Pico in the streets of Philly.
Week 7: Intense Tankman showdown
Bullet-hell inspired patterns and voiced cutscenes in the war-torn battlefield.
Weekend 1: Latest story content
New characters, remixes, and Night difficulty tracks from the Weekend 1 update.
FNF at a Glance
Core facts about FNF's genre, history, and platform support to help new players understand what FNF offers.
Genre Rhythm game focused on rap battles and music-driven showdowns.
Rhythm game focused on rap battles and music-driven showdowns.
Release & Version First released on October 5, 2020 for Ludum Dare 47 and currently at v0.7.5 (September 19, 2025).
First released on October 5, 2020 for Ludum Dare 47 and currently at v0.7.5 (September 19, 2025).
Platforms Playable via browser (WebGL) and downloadable builds on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
Playable via browser (WebGL) and downloadable builds on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
FNF Controls & Settings
Customize your input, visuals, and timing so FNF feels responsive and readable on your setup.
| Action | Control |
|---|---|
| Hit notes | Use Arrow keys, WASD, or DFJK (all configurable in Options) to match incoming arrows. |
| Confirm & pause | Press Enter to confirm menu selections or pause mid-song. |
| Back out of menus | Press Esc to return to the previous screen or exit to the main menu. |
| Adjust audio | Use + / - to change volume and 0 to mute or unmute the soundtrack. |
| Toggle Pico remixes | After beating Week 3, select a Pico track in Freeplay and press Tab to swap between standard and remix charts. |
| Tweak accessibility options | Enable downscroll, ghost tapping, and adjust scroll speed, note offset, and render mode in Options to reduce input lag and improve readability. |
FNF FAQ
Common questions and answers about FNF based on community feedback and player reports.
Ready to start your rap battle journey?
Warm up with Bopeebo on Easy, then work your way through all 8 weeks and Weekend 1 in FNF. Master Hard difficulty, unlock every remix, and dive into the FNF modding scene.