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The Day Before
Open-World
Zombie
Systems
PC-1
Top Critic Avg: 12 /100
Released
December 7, 2023
Developer(s)
Fntastic
Publisher(s)
MYTONA
Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer

WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL

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 COSTS
Fight other players for survival. Survive against the deadly infected. Collect valuable loot.


DISCOVER THE NEW POST-PANDEMIC WORLD
Explore 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 SOCIETY
Join 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.

Genre(s)
Open-World, Zombie

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Steam User Spots Unexpected Game in Coming Soon Section That Definitely Shouldn't Be There
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A game that shouldn't be on the Steam store after stirring up controversy mysteriously appears for some users.

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Day Before Dev Reportedly Suing Site That Called the Game a 'Scam'
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Fntastic, the developer behind 2023’s The Day Before, takes umbrage with a news site calling the game a scam and takes it to court.

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Day Before Developer Accused of Using AI to Make New Game [UPDATE]
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The Day Before developer Fntastic acknowledges the use of artificial intelligence in the creation of its newest game, sparking outcry from fans.

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The Day Before Dev Cancels New Game's Kickstarter and Immediately Announces Another Project
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The studio behind the now-defunct survival game The Day Before cancels its new game's Kickstarter and immediately confirms a new prop hunt title.

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Day Before Dev's New Game Accused of Being an 'Asset Flip'
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Dataminers digging into developer Fntastic's new game demo, Escape Factory, discover evidence that the game is asset flipping.

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Controversial The Day Before Developer Is Making Another Game
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In a bid to make a comeback, Fntastic has announced a new game, Escape Factory, with a trailer released on September 27. The developer acknowledged the challenges in regaining trust, stating that the game’s development will be funded through a Kickstarter campaign, with refunds promised if the goal isn't met. They also assured the gaming community that all contributions would go directly to the game’s development rather than profit. Given the negative perception around The Day Before, it's unclear how many gamers will actually support this new project.

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The Day Before Developer Is Attempting to Make a Comeback
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Fntastic, the developer of 2023’s The Day Before, apparently did not go softly into that good night as many assumed and instead announces a new game.

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There's Still 1 Person Playing The Day Before on Steam
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One of the most widely panned games in recent memory, The Day Before, somehow still has a single active user running the game on Steam.

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The Day Before Servers Have Been Shut Down
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After a long and controversial road, Fntastic's failed zombie title The Day Before officially shuts down its servers for good.

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The Day Before May Get Unofficial Offline Version
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Despite the controversy surrounding The Day Before, the game may get an unofficial online version, enabling users to play it after its shutdown.

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The Day Before Servers Shutting Down
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After a highly controversial release, The Day Before is shutting down its servers, sparking more upset comments from disappointed players.

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The Day Before Is Now Being Scalped for Ridiculous Prices
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The The Day Before rogue keys are currently scalped on online marketplaces, and accounts with the game activated are sold for absurd prices.

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The Day Before Controversy Leads to Bad Reviews for Another Studio
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As the situation with Fntastic and The Day Before continues to evolve, it seems a different game and developer gets caught in the crossfire.

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DayZ Throws Shade at The Day Before
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Zombie game DayZ pokes fun at the ongoing disaster in the recently released The Day Before, by throwing some serious shade online.

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Ex-Fntastic Dev Says The Day Before Was Never an MMO
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A former Fntastic developer chimes in on The Day Before controversy by claiming that the game was never anything resembling the MMO that was promised.

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The Day Before Publisher Giving Refunds Regardless of Play Time
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With The Day Before pulled from Steam, its publisher apologizes for the ensuing controversy and commits to opening up refunds.

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The Day Before Dev Is Deleting Itself from the Internet
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After the surge of negative reviews and disappointment following the release of The Day Before, its developer is deleting itself from the internet.

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