Steam's once highly-anticipated title, "The Day Before," faced a critical failure upon its Early Access release, earning a disastrous 1/10 in IGN's review and amassing "overwhelmingly negative" user feedback. Following the game's flop, the developer Fntastic officially announced its shutdown. Gamers quickly noticed the removal of the purchase option from the game's Steam page and the deletion of the game's online presence. This swift shutdown incited further speculation when Fntastic's previous game, "The Wild Eight," suddenly had its developer name on Steam changed from Fntastic to Eight Points, raising questions about potential rebranding efforts. However, statements from the publisher Hype Train Digital clarified that it took over development from Fntastic post-Early Access launch due to Fntastic's internal decisions to halt their involvement back in 2017.

Amid these developments and the ensuing controversy, Fntastic addressed rumors on social media reaffirming their shutdown and refuting any allegations of name changes. They further informed players that Steam would offer refunds for "The Day Before," without time restrictions. Now, the future of "The Day Before" and any related intellectual property rests with the publisher Mytona. The game's failure represents a significant setback both for the developer and the anticipative gaming community that once hailed the game as a top wishlisted product on Steam.

Is "The Day Before" still available for purchase after the announced shutdown?

No, "The Day Before" is no longer available for purchase on Steam, and the developer Fntastic has confirmed their closing. The purchase button has been removed, and refunds are being offered to customers.