The Day Before publisher apologises for game as Steam refunds open

eurogamer.net:

Mytona, the publisher of disastrous zombie MMO The Day Before, has issued an apology for the game and will work with Steam to open refunds.

Yesterday, developer Fntastic shut down with immediate effect, stating the game had «failed financially, and we lack the funds to continue». This was just days after it launched and swiftly received a highly negative response from players.

«We are sorry for the fact that the game didn't meet the expectations of the majority of the players,» reads a statement from Mytona, noting it's an investor in the game.

«Today we will work with Steam to open up refunds for any players who choose to make a refund. We're in contact with Fntastic regarding the future of the game.»

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A post from Fntastic on X, formerly Twitter, adds that refunds will be available for any player regardless of game time. It also notes it's received no money from sales of the game.

<a href=«https://twitter.com/hashtag/thedaybefore?src=hash&ref_src=» https:>#thedaybefore

<a href=«https://twitter.com/hashtag/fntastic?src=hash&ref_src=» https:>#fntastic <a href=«https://twitter.com/hashtag/mytona?src=hash&ref_src=» https:>#mytona
Answer to those who ask for a refund. Mytona and we're currently working with Steam to allow refunds for any player who chooses to request one, regardless of game time. Fntastic received $0 and will receive nothing from The Day Before sales.

Eurogamer has contacted Valve for comment on offering refunds on Steam.

The closure of Fntastic has had a number of knock-on effects.

Not least of all, The Day Before is no longer available to purchase on Steam. The game's page remains but there is no purchase option. In addition, Fntastic CEO Eduard Gotovstev has removed his X