Fntastic shutters days after launch of controversial title The Day Before

Game developer Fntastic announced today that it is shutting down, only a few days after it launched its shooter MMO, The Day Before. The game, which was revealed in 2021, was the subject of multiple reports before launch, both good and bad, and it was one of the most wishlisted titles on Steam. It launched in early access on December 7.

The company said in a statement released on X, “Unfortunately, The Day Before has failed financially, and we lack the funds to continue. All income received is being used to pay off debts to our partners.” They went on to say they invested their efforts into The Day Before and that they have not taken any money from the public through crowdfunding or pre-order campaigns.