Will Survival MMO 'The Day Before' Be Delayed Again?

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In the realm of open-world MMO survival games, The Day Before made its entrance with a thrilling promise of intrigue and engagement. Set against the backdrop of a post-pandemic America overrun by ravenous infected and desperate survivors grappling for resources, The Day Before initially unveiled to the gaming world with a bang in January 2021. With the release of an exciting gameplay trailer that showcased excellent graphics, a dynamic weather system, and immersive environments, it swiftly captured the interest of gamers globally. The fervor it sparked was unmistakable, making it at one point the most wishlisted game on Steam.

However, the journey since that initial announcement has been fraught with long stretches of quiet from the development team, and lackluster visual updates. A plethora of challenges and controversies have cropped up, casting a cloud of doubt over its development progress and release schedule. Foremost among these hurdles is a trademark dispute that has been brewing since early 2021 over the name of the game. This legal conundrum revolves around the game's title, The Day Before and was originally brought to light by the trademark owner, Sun Jae Lee, resulting in the removal of The Day Before on Steam.

According to legal documents pertaining to the case, Lee had registered the trademark for The Day Before prior to when the developers at Fntastic had attempted to trademark the game. Jae Lee’s filing was specifically trademarked for an application in computer games and software, and his claim accuses Fntastic, the developers behind the game, of infringing upon his trademark rights. The case has stirred up plenty of questions and confusion, as the team initially attempted to portray this dispute as a