Summary
The CEO of Fntastic, the developer behindThe Day Before, has decided to deactivate his Twitter account, and Fntastic’s YouTube page has also been closed. In response to a surge of negative reviews and comments fromThe Day Beforeplayers, the studio implemented these significant actions, intensifying the disappointment expressed within the player community.
The Day Beforewas the most anticipated game on Steam, surpassing its competitors in popularity by more than double. However, since its early access release on December 7, the game has faced a turbulent path marked by overwhelmingly negative reviews and a rapid decline in player count. Although the game initially promised a journey in a post-apocalyptic MMO survival setting on the US East Coast after a deadly pandemic, player reviews indicate a failure to live up to these promises, resulting in accusations of being a scam.
The Co-Founder and CEO of Fntastic, Eduard Gotovtsev, has deleted his Twitter account. Furthermore, the developer has completely wiped its YouTube channel as well. The sudden disappearance followsThe Day Beforestudio’s closure announcementjust four days after the game’s early access release on Steam, leaving players with an even increased sense of having been cheated by Fntastic. This swift shutdown was met with skepticism, with players expressing concerns that it might be Fntastic attempting to distance itself from the game’s failure. With comments such as “Taking the money and running, eh?”, players expressed on social media how disappointed they are about this whole situation.
According to the studio, the company is closing due to theoverwhelmingly negative reception ofThe Day Before. Fntastic mentioned its initial hope that future updates could address player concerns, but financial constraints now hinder any such efforts. Players, in addition to voicing concerns about unfulfilled promises and technical issues, are now seeking refunds, adding to the accusations of a scam and allegations that the studio is attempting to avoid accountability.
Another factor that can explain Fntastic’s intention to disappear isThe Day Beforewitnessed a staggering 90% drop in player countshortly after its release, showcasing the game’s negative reception. This significant decline indicates fundamental issues with the gameplay experience and underscores the challenging situation the game faces.
The removal of Fntastic’s online presence adds another layer to the unfolding story ofThe Day Before. While developers have announced that the game’s servers will remain operational for now, the future remains uncertain. Players who have already purchased the game and couldn’t apply for a refund are left in limbo regarding the fate of their recently acquired game.
The Day Before
WHERE TO PLAY
The Day Before offers players a uniquely reimagined journey into post-apocalyptic open-world MMO survival set in the present day on the US East Coast following a deadly pandemic.SURVIVE AT ALL COSTSFight other players for survival. Survive against the deadly infected. Collect valuable loot.DISCOVER THE NEW POST-PANDEMIC WORLDExplore the beautiful and richly detailed New Fortune City. Enter tall skyscrapers, business centers, massive malls, grand stadiums, and more. Uncover distant surroundings of New Fortune City on stunningly detailed vehicles.REBUILD SOCIETYJoin the Woodberry survivor colony on its mission to rebuild society. Trade items in Woodberry and save your wealth in a personal storage room. Build your own home in the safe zone.
