The much-anticipated video game The Day Before met with severe backlash and overwhelmingly negative reviews following its early access launch—leading to an unprecedented move from the developers in making refunds available, regardless of playtime. The game, once Steam's most-wishlisted, is receiving refunds in full cooperation with the platform, despite its typical policy that restricts refunds to within 14 days of purchase and less than two hours of play. Following the disastrous release, the developer Fntastic announced its closure, prompting heated discussions across gaming communities about the potential rise of scam games as game development tools become more accessible.

The game's early access was marred with issues to the point where IGN gave it a rare 1/10 score, and players quickly demanded refunds, tagging the game as a scam. Fntastic's public responses to the backlash have only fueled anger. They acknowledged the situation with a disarming "Shit happens" on social media, aligning with their zero-revenue claim from game sales. Publisher Mytona, owning the intellectual property, will manage any remaining financial elements, including refunds and potential future revenues.

Analysts suggest that the gaming community's vigilance is likely to unmask more such scams amidst an evolving game development landscape powered by AI tools. Meanwhile, the fate of The Day Before's IP lies with Mytona, and the game's current and future proceeds after refunds will be its responsibility.

nCan I get a refund for The Day Before if I played it for more than two hours?

Yes, you can request a refund for The Day Before regardless of your playtime due to the special circumstances surrounding its launch issues.