The Day Before has delayed its release date yet again. Continue reading to learn more about its new release date, reason for delay, revealed prices, and fan reactions.
The Day Before Moves its Release Date to December 7
Releases Final Trailer
On November 2, 2023, Singapore-based studio Fntastic released the final trailer for "The Day Before," a post-apocalyptic open-world MMO survival game set on the US East Coast. Fntastic revealed at the end of the thrilling teaser that it will have a minor delay, from November 10 to December 7 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. They mentioned that the goal of the delay was to guarantee that gamers will have the best experience possible.
Reclaiming the Name
In a triumphant turn of events, Fntastic regained the rights to the game's name, "The Day Before," as confirmed by the Intellectual Property Tribunal. Consequently, the game’s Steam page was soon brought back online by Valve. However, the game's release date has been pushed back to December 7, 2023, at 10 a.m. PST to allow for further polishing, marking a significant milestone for Fntastic's first major game.
Early Access and Player Involvement
"The Day Before" will be Fntastic's first attempt at a large-scale gaming experience, and it will launch in early access on Steam. Providing an early access version indicates the company's commitment to enhancing the game in response to player input and comments, ensuring the complete release offers the finest possible gameplay experience.
Price and Pre-orders
"The Day Before" has a confirmed pricing structure differentiating early access and full-release versions. They are priced at $39 for early access and $49 for the full release, respectively. Early-access version buyers do not need to repurchase the full-release version. Unfortunately, pre-ordering will not be a possibility.
Fan Reactions
The announcement of the new release date and pricing structure has sparked various emotions from excited fans. Due to previous delays, some people have mixed feelings of skepticism. In contrast, others are cautiously optimistic, thinking the extra development time will result in a better gaming experience. Players are anticipating the arrival of "The Day Before" on December 7, 2023, eager to start on a redesigned journey through a post-apocalyptic world.
