Every gamer now knows that release dates are more like fleeting suggestions at best. However, The Day Before has taken this concept up a notch, becoming the industry's equivalent of a mirage - always on the horizon but never quite within reach - until next month. Maybe. Possibly?
The allegedly much-anticipated, much-delayed post-apocalyptic MMO has perplexingly been a fixture on the wishlists of many - becoming one of the most wishlisted games on Steam despite never being talked about - promising an immersive survival experience set in a society on the verge of total collapse and the ever-present threat of the undead.
Initially announced with a release date in early 2021, The Day Before was pushed to a later date to accommodate a transition to Unreal Engine 5, promising a more polished gaming experience. Now, following a trademark dispute that could rival a daytime TV drama, the game is set to arrive in Early Access on December 7, or so the prophecy claims.
The developers at Fntastic, a name that increasingly feels like a hopeful self-affirmation, have been juggling controversies like a circus act. From accusations of being nothing but smoke and mirrors to a volunteer workforce that's raised eyebrows, The Day Before has become as famous for its behind-the-scenes drama as for its in-game zombies.