The Day Before Accused of Copying Other Games, Again

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The highly anticipated and controversial post-apocalyptic open world MMO The Day Before has once again been accused of copying other games, this time including Cyberpunk 2077, Grand Theft Auto 5, and Red Dead Redemption 2.

YouTube user Randomly uploaded a video comparing The Day Before's Official Gameplay Overview and Release Date Trailer (released just yesterday, November 1, 2023) with the official gameplay trailers for the aforementioned open-world games.

While the visuals of the trailer aren't the subject of the comparisons — unlike previous copycat accusations that saw The Day Before compared to The Last of Us, The Division, and Call of Duty — the voiceover bears resemblance to that of the other trailers, sometimes featuring the same phrases word for word.

For example, The Day Before trailer, above, uses the phrase: "Welcome to the next generation of post-apocalyptic MMO open-world survival games like never before. Immerse yourself in The Day Before." Cyberpunk 2077's Official Gameplay Trailer, published November 19, 2020, uses the phrase: "Welcome to the next-generation of open-world adventure. Immerse yourself in Cyberpunk 2077."

Red Dead Redemption 2's Official Gameplay Video, published August 9, 2018, uses the phrases "...to make combat deep and engaging at all times. Each weapon has unique characteristics, with realistic reload and recoil."

The Day Before's latest trailer uses: "...to ensure that combat remains deep and engaging at all times. Each weapon boasts unique characteristics, as well as realistic reload and recoil mechanics."

IGN has contacted The Day Before developer Fntastic and Grand Theft Auto 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 developer Rockstar Games for comment. Cyberpunk 2077 developer CD Projekt Red