Day before dev hit by 'hate campaign', claims bizarre note

The Day Before, previously hailed as the most wishlisted game on Steam, experienced a tumultuous launch followed by a statement from developer Fntastic addressing a "hate campaign" against the open-world survival MMO. The developer, which allegedly shut down days after release due to heavy criticism, defended their work claiming to have implemented features from the trailers, albeit omitting some minor features. Disappointment surrounded the game's Early Access launch, with reports placing it among Steam's 10 worst-reviewed games. Fntastic's recent online statement stirred further confusion regarding its operational status and alluded to possible fan-driven initiatives to continue the game's development despite the closure of sales and the developer's uncertain future.

The Day Before faced criticism for failing to deliver on its promises, presenting numerous bugs at launch, and being likened to a collection of ideas from other successful games without a unique identity of its own. The game entered Early Access riddled with issues, which starkly contrasted with the high expectations set by its promising trailers over the years. Despite a supposedly improved review score post-launch weekend, the initial negative reception dominated player sentiment.

Fntastic's The Day Before was initially announced with much excitement from the gaming community, who were eager to dive into a new open-world survival MMO experience. It drew comparisons with popular titles like The Division and The Last of Us, setting high expectations for a blend of survival, crafting, and multiplayer elements. The protracted development cycle included several delays, a trademark dispute which further delayed the release, and a final launch that was far from the polished experience players anticipated. This culmination of setbacks not only impacted the game's reception but also led to Fntastic's questionable closure and the game's subsequent fallout within the gaming community.