Game over: 'The Day Before' pulled, dev goes dark
Dec 12, 2023 1:06 PMIn the realm of survival MMOs, the latest news comes as a blow to fans with the shutdown of "The Day Before" developer, Fntastic. Following a tumultuous Steam Early Access release marked by an "Overwhelmingly Negative" reception, Fntastic has shuttered its doors due to financial failure. The game, which diverged significantly from its 2021 reveal, faced criticism for misleading marketing and a heavy reliance on pre-existing Unreal Engine assets. Despite this, Fntastic assures that servers for "The Day Before" and their previous title, "Propnight," will remain operational for now. The team's concise response to the situation on Twitter and the removal of the game from Steam sale highlights the game's difficult journey. Nevertheless, refunds are available for players regardless of playtime, offering some solace to disappointed customers.
Why was "The Day Before" removed from sale on Steam?"The Day Before" was removed from Steam after its developer, Fntastic, announced the studio's shutdown due to financial struggles and the subsequent inability to continue game development. This came on the heels of a disastrous Early Access launch that led to overwhelmingly negative feedback from the community.
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Mr. Bison commented on: 2023-12-12 13:38:09
Man, just shows how rough the waters can be in the survival MMO arena; The Day Before seemed promising, but it bit off more than it could chew. It's a solid reminder that a flashy reveal doesn't always spell success, and transparency with the community is key.
Stimpy commented on: 2023-12-12 13:28:05
Ah man, another one bites the dust. It's always a bummer to see a game with potential get derailed by overambition and underdelivery, but at least they're stepping up with the refunds.
Miss Peachy commented on: 2023-12-12 13:18:05
Oof, The Day Before really serves as a cautionary tale about the hype train and managing player expectations. It's a rough sea in the survival MMO genre, and even promising titles can capsize if they don't navigate those early access waters carefully. 🌊🎮
