“The Day Before” Developer Fntastic Blames Hate Speech for Game’s Failure
The highly anticipated evacuation survival shooting game “The Day Before” was quickly removed from the shelves after just 4 days, and developer Fntastic has now spoken out, blaming hate speech for the game’s failure.
Fntastic, who also developed “Propnight” and has a good relationship with publisher Mytona, pointed out that the game “Before” had been affected by hate speech from the internet, with the Russian version of their statement even saying that “hate has ruined the game.”
The developer also addressed misinformation and negativity spread by certain bloggers, who they claim have instilled negative biases in people’s views of the game. Fntastic cited positive reviews from popular streamer Dr. Disrespect and the game’s popularity on Steam’s wish list as evidence that the game had potential.
However, “Before” faced numerous controversies, including engine conversion issues, trademark litigation, and negative reviews immediately after release. The game was ultimately removed from the shelves, and Fntastic announced that they have officially ceased operations and will shut down the server on January 22, 2024.
Despite leaving a message at the end of the announcement that they will continue to develop other games, Fntastic may struggle to regain the trust of players after the failure of “The Day Before.”