‘The Day Before’ Studio Closing Down and the game was removed from Steam

Key Points
  • "The Day Before" launch marred by player disappointment, technical issues, and Fntastic's closure.
  • Fntastic's dismissive response and covert rebranding fuel confusion and speculation.
  • The flawed release underscores the need for transparency in game promotion and accountability in the gaming industry.
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    The game "The Day Before" was expected to be really exciting, but things went wrong. People were let down and the game developers did some questionable things, causing a lot of chaos and confusion in the gaming community.

    Fntastic, the team behind the game, upset players by responding with a short and somewhat careless "shit happens" to accusations of promoting the game too much. Before that, a bunch of crazy stuff happened really fast, like angry players, Fntastic shutting down, and the game getting taken off Steam. People are wondering if Fntastic did this on purpose or just messed up . It's all pretty confusing and worrying.

    Fntastic official statement. Credit. X (formerly Twitter)

    The launch of The Day Before game didn't go well, and it caused the Fntastic company to close. Even though it was supposed to be a survival MMO, players found it more like a shooter game with not-so-great loot. There were also complaints about not enough chances to team up, not many enemies, and lots of technical problems. Fntastic's quick failure made players even more upset, despite their pledge to fix things.

    Amid all the confusion, there was some uncertainty. Some news said that Fntastic may not have closed down completely, but instead changed their name to "Eight Points" in secret. This news made the whole situation even more complicated, and people started guessing what was really going on. The company that published the game, HypeTrain Digital, said they hadn't been working with Fntastic for a while, trying to clarify the situation. But because of their old connection with Fntastic, another game called The Wild Eight got criticized too.

    The problems with The Day Before game are a big reminder of how unpredictable and tough the gaming industry can be. It shows that players should be careful when games are hyped up before they're released. This situation will definitely make game companies more careful and honest in the future, especially with everyone expecting so much from new games.

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