The long-awaited fourth chapter of the massively popular indie horror game Poppy Playtime is finally here after many months of waiting, and it has clearly proven itself to be one of the most unsettling chapters in the entire game. By venturing even deeper into the Playtime Co. factory, players will be able to uncover more dark secrets surrounding the company's horrific experiments, and what remains of the countless discarded toys residing underneath the factory. Along with many familiar faces like the Smiling Critters, there will also be some rather intriguing newcomers to watch out for.

become new allies, such as the mysterious Doughy the Doughman, others like the Nightmare Critters are clear threats who will no doubt cause harm to anyone they come across. One of these new characters is a clear standout thanks to their unique appearance, though they are unfortunately someone whom players must avoid while searching the depths of the Playtime Co. factory for more answers.

Poppy Playtime Ch. 4's New Monster Is Yarnaby

A New Dangerous Toy To Face

One of the new monsters revealed to be in Chapter 4 is the large plush lion named Yarnaby, also known by the Playtime Co. staff simply as Experiment 1166. Recent trailers have shown footage of Yarnaby stalking the player, searching for them in tight corridors where the player is forced to hide in order to avoid detection. Even with Yarnaby's rather goofy-looking smile, its sheer size and massive claws clearly still make it a major threat.

Unfortunately, it appears that players will not be able to avoid Yarnaby during the entire journey through the factory depths. Should players ever be spotted by the toy lion, it will immediately begin to give chase, revealing its razor-sharp fangs. Despite the clear danger that Yarnaby poses, however, it is evident that he is not the main antagonist of this chapter, but rather one of many threats that will need to be avoided at all costs.

What Yarnaby Looks Like In Poppy Playtime Ch. 4

An Adorable Lion With A Sinister Side

Yarnaby's appearance immediately stands out primarily due to both its bright orange body and large, rainbow mane that's made completely out of different colored strands of yarn. He also has two giant black eyes and a wide grin with three big teeth pointing upwards, giving him a rather goofy appearance that one cannot help but find to be quite charming. It clearly looks like a toy that children would love, but the truth is that Yarnaby unfortunately hides a more unnerving side underneath its supposedly friendly smile.

Despite Yarnaby's initial cute appearance, there are still some elements of his design that make him unsettling. The teaser trailer revealed that Yarnaby's face is able to split completely in half to reveal a realistic, fleshy mouth complete with multiple rows of razor-sharp teeth that look like they could easily tear into human flesh. It is a truly shocking sight that only helps to further remind players that they are still playing a horror game, even if Yarnaby might seem like a rather pleasant and friendly creature at first glance, so they must avoid him if they don't want to meet a grim end.

How Yarnaby Fits Into Poppy Playtime Lore

Yarnaby Is Another Orphan Experiment

The third chapter of Poppy Playtime revealed that countless children in the orphanage were being turned into toys, and Yarnaby is unfortunately no exception. Once known as a child named Quinn, he was noted for having rather violent and abnormal behavior, which caught the interest of Dr. Harley Sawyer, who wanted to unlock Quinn's true potential by any means necessary. Once he proved his skills in various games that were seen in Chapter 2, he was soon transformed into Yarnaby and was isolated from everyone except Dr. Sawyer, making him incredibly loyal and unquestioning.

While he may seem rather cute, his true monstrous appearance is very unsettling.

Ever since his debut in the trailers, it was clear that Yarnaby was going to be a major threat in this new chapter. While he may seem rather cute, his true monstrous appearance is very unsettling, and is a clear indication of just how horrific Playtime Co.'s experiments on the orphans were. Without a doubt, Chapter 4 of Poppy Playtime has a lot of exciting things in store for everyone, and Yarnaby will help to make the experience truly unforgettable.