The Day Before, a game surrounded by controversy before even hitting the market, has had its servers scheduled to shut down on January 22, 2024, according to an announcement by developer Fntastic on social media. Released on December 7 after multiple delays, The Day Before faced initial skepticism from gamers who feared it might be a scam. The game was pulled from sales just four days post-launch as the studio announced its closure. Steam has promised refunds to all players who purchased the game.

Though anticipated as an open-world MMO, The Day Before received overwhelmingly negative reviews upon release. Players criticized it for numerous bugs and a lack of promised features, reporting that the game played more like an extraction shooter than an MMO. Additionally, it contained many pre-made Unreal Engine assets and unusual in-game advertisements. Following the shutdown announcement, the game will no longer be playable, even by those who had previously bought it.

What will happen to players who bought The Day Before after the servers go offline?

Players who have purchased The Day Before on Steam will be issued refunds as the servers are set to go offline, and the game will no longer be accessible after January 22, 2024.