The tumultuous journey of The Day Before has taken another unexpected turn as the game has been removed from Steam shortly after its development studio, Fntastic, announced its closure. The highly anticipated Steam Early Access release on December 7 faced immediate backlash due to severe bugs and issues.

In a surprising move, Fntastic cited financial failures as the primary reason for shutting down the studio. This decision came merely hours before Steam users noticed that it had been delisted, making it impossible to purchase on the PC storefront.

While the Steam store page for The Day Before still exists, purchasing options have been abruptly removed. Journalist Nick Calandra highlighted additional concerning developments, such as the deactivation of the studio CEO’s Twitter account and the stripping down of Fntastic’s official website, leaving only the closure announcement.

Fntastic studio (The Day Before) has shut down. The Day Before (launched on Steam early access last week) has failed financially and the studio lack the funds to continue https://t.co/hzix75yE92

— Wario64 (@Wario64) December 11, 2023

Even Fntastic’s YouTube channel underwent changes, with previously released trailers for The Day Before no longer available. The ‘About’ section on the channel expresses gratitude to supporters but leaves the future of the game uncertain.

The sudden removal from Steam prompts questions about player reimbursement, particularly considering Steam’s two-hour gameplay policy for refunds and the live-service nature of The Day Before. With the studio closing its doors and limited avenues to contact the developers, players are left in the dark about the fate of the survival game.

As the gaming community seeks answers, the abrupt and troubled saga of The Day Before continues to raise concerns about the challenges faced by developers in delivering successful and sustainable gaming experiences.

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