Summary

  • The Day Before faced a controversial release, with players disappointed that it did not live up to its initial claim of being an MMO.
  • The game's commercial failure ultimately led to the closure of the development studio and the announcement of the server shutdown on January 22, 2024.
  • The announcement of the game's closure was met with negative reactions from players, with some accusing the studio of deception and calling for immediate action to address the aftermath.

The Day Before publisher announced the closure of the game's servers. The game, launched in early access on December 7, faced an extremely controversial release, and after a short yet tumultuous journey, The Day Before met an untimely demise.

The Day Before was surrounded by a plethora of controversies. One of the primary allegations was that the game initially claimed to be an MMO, but upon its release, players realized it did not live up to that promise. Instead, The Day Before turned out to be more similar to an extraction shooter, failing to meet the expectations set by the developers. The Day Before proved to be a commercial failure, ultimately leading to the closure of the entire development studio.

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The Day Before Developer Controversy Explained

The Day Before has been a disappointment, and recent news about its developer Fntastic has caused huge controversy that has left fans furious.

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The Day Before is facing a premature end. Mytona delivered a solemn message via Twitter, revealing that due to Fntastic’s official closure, the publisher will be forced to close The Day Before's servers on January 22, 2024. "Without a development team, we had no alternative choice but to officially close the project,” expressed Mytona in the announcement.

When is The Day Before Shutting Down?

  • Day Before Server Shutdown Date: January 22, 2024

The message further highlighted that efforts were underway to facilitate refunds for all The Day Before purchasers in collaboration with Steam. Mytona assured players that for those yet to receive a refund, Steam would proactively process the reimbursements. The publisher ended the announcement by thanking the community for their support during the whole development process and the brief game's life.

Without a development team, we had no alternative choice but to officially close the project.

Unsurprisingly, the announcement was met with a wave of negative reactions from disappointed players. Some players lamented the failure of the project and called for transparent and immediate actions to address the aftermath. Similar to what occurred during Fntastic's shutdown, The Day Before's scam accusations worsened, with people claiming that at this point, no apology will fix the damage. Some even suggested that the studio should be charged with fraud. Additional comments reflected frustration, skepticism, and accusations of deception.

Except for some players who were always suspicious about the game prior to its launch, The Day Before garnered significant excitement. The game was number 1 in Steam's list of most popular upcoming titles, surpassing other games by more than double the number of followers. However, the disappointment was such that just one day after the game’s early access release, the player count plummeted. Finally, after all the controversy, The Day Before is shutting down on January 22.

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The Day Before
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Open-World
Zombie
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Systems
PC-1
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Top Critic Avg: 12 /100
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Released
December 7, 2023
Developer(s)
Fntastic
Publisher(s)
MYTONA
Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer
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WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
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The Day Before offers players a uniquely reimagined journey into post-apocalyptic open-world MMO survival set in the present day on the US East Coast following a deadly pandemic.


SURVIVE AT ALL COSTS
Fight other players for survival. Survive against the deadly infected. Collect valuable loot.


DISCOVER THE NEW POST-PANDEMIC WORLD
Explore the beautiful and richly detailed New Fortune City. Enter tall skyscrapers, business centers, massive malls, grand stadiums, and more. Uncover distant surroundings of New Fortune City on stunningly detailed vehicles.


REBUILD SOCIETY
Join the Woodberry survivor colony on its mission to rebuild society. Trade items in Woodberry and save your wealth in a personal storage room. Build your own home in the safe zone.

Platform(s)
PC
Genre(s)
Open-World, Zombie