Though The Day Before is still slated for a release in 2021, the silence surrounding the game at doesn't seem to spell good news for that launch window. The game was initially intended to release in Q2 2021, but the beginning of July marked the end of that period, and a specific launch date remains unknown. It is now expected that a delay will be announced, although nothing official has been revealed. Regardless of when it releases, The Day Before is set to be Fntastic's first game, and early signs are that it could be a big hit.
The game has earned comparisons to the likes of The Last of Us and State of Decay due to similarities in some of its early gameplay trailers. However, developer Fntastic should learn from the multiplayer of another game to ensure that The Day Before reaches its full potential. While The Day Before may be delayed, this could give Fntastic the perfect opportunity to implement some pretty in-depth features. Specifically, Fntastic should learn a couple of lessons from the success of Death Stranding.
Death Stranding's Best Feature
While Death Stranding remains divisive, one of the features that is almost unanimously praised is its online aspect. Though some fans feel as though Death Stranding's gameplay is drawn out, it is hard to argue against the idea that the multiplayer makes great use of the 'Strand-type' systems Kojima Productions invented. The inter-connected nature of Death Stranding's online community unites players under the common cause of completing the game, and a mutual desire to help one another make progress can be seen amongst the player base..
In Death Stranding, the player can leave behind signs, ladders, cargo, and structures in order to make an impact on other's games. Players can then "like" items left behind by other players to show their appreciation to their unknown savior. Fans have reacted well to these mechanics, with the features taking off as gamers set out to help each other just for the sake of helping each other. The open world of Death Stranding now feels alive with signs of activity, and the map has become more easily navigable. When looking at Death Stranding's multiplayer, it is hard not to think about how fitting it would be within more post-apocalyptic games.
The Day Before Building Mechanics?
The Day Before's post-apocalyptic world could be the perfect setting for a Strand-type multiplayer experience. From what's been shown of the game so far, The Day Before's open-world is expansive and fraught with challenges to overcome. In a gameplay trailer earlier this year, two cars are shown struggling to make progress through boggy terrain on their way to find loot. While this is just a small part of the gameplay trailer, its inclusion could suggest that it is just one of many obstacles players will face as they survive the apocalypse. Trailers have also revealed that players will be able to explore both city and rural environments, highlighting the sheer size of the open world.
When watching The Day Before's gameplay trailers, it becomes immediately apparent how the game would benefit from a Strand-type multiplayer. The challenges players face while exploring the world could soon become surmountable with the help of other players. In a post-apocalyptic setting, one of the key goals is to rebuild, a task that could ultimately prove to be much more easily fulfilled with the collaboration of an entire community of gamers. The Day Before's countryside could become filled with survivor colonies, while bridges could be built to allow for easier navigation. If used correctly, the world of The Day Before could be brought to life through the implementation of a Death Stranding-style multiplayer.
The Day Before is scheduled for release at some point in 2021.