Ever so often, a survival game pops up, generating large amounts of hype prior to its PC release date. Not all of them live up to expectations, but the latest one to have caught the eyes of gamers is none other than The Day Before, an open-world survival MMO published by MYTONA and developed by FNTASTIC.
The Day Before channels both The Division 2 and DayZ, promising a blend of PvE and PvP in its zombie-infested, post-pandemic world. Below, we’ve gathered everything we know so far about the game, including details on its PC release date, gameplay, system requirements, and more.
The Day Before PC Release Date
The Day Before’s PC release date is currently slated for March 1, 2023. The delay was announced by developer FNTASTIC, via IGN alongside the news that the game is shifting to Unreal Engine 5.
On January 25, 2023, the developer announced that the game’s launch was pushed back until November 10, 2023, citing tradermark-related issues.
The title was seemingly revealed before its publisher or developer secured the game’s trademark.
According to the studio, an individual not involved with the project filed an application to register the game trademark for The Day Before in the US before the team behind the game did, prompting the nine-month delay and delisting from Steam.
Needless to say, the news was received with a lot of skepticism by fans.
The Day Before Story
It’s unclear how big of a role the story will play in The Day Before but, so far, it has a lot of the elements you’d expect from a zombie game.
Set in a post-pandemic version of the US, you step into the shoes of a survivor fighting for their life. As you explore ravaged cities and natural environments that weren’t as touched by the virus, you end up meeting other survivors and teaming up in an effort to rebuild society. It’s not all fun and games, though, as zombies and other survivors, taking advantage of the toppled order, are out to get you.
The Day Before Gameplay
The Day Before’s two gameplay trailers managed to attract quite a bit of attention, as they showcase an ambitious third-person shooter, especially considering developer FNTASTIC’s past efforts. Its polished, moody visuals establish a thick atmosphere across both its urban and rural environments.
You can get around the world using vehicles, which you’ll have to keep fueled and repaired. You’ll need to do quite a bit of scavenging for resources while keeping an eye on your character’s temperature and other status indicators that we’ve come to expect from games with survival elements.
Weather conditions can seemingly change in the midst of battle and, if you’re unprepared, potentially spell doom for your character even after overcoming a wave of foes.
From the survivor colony, which sounds like The Day Before’s version of a central hub, you can team up with other players before heading out into the world. Vendors there will also happily trade items with you.
Once you leave, you’ll have to look out both for other players who want you dead and zombies, which noise will quickly attract towards your location. This is when you’ll be happy to have enough ammo, a steady aim, and something to hide behind.
Following the game’s delay, a raw, unscripted gameplay trailer was released in early February 2023, featuring lots of running, a look at weapon customization, a rather intrusive UI when scavenging for items, alongside a few very brief segments that involved combat. You can watch it at the bottom of the article.
The Day Before System Requirements
Minimum
- OS: 64-bit Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4430 / AMD FX-6300
- Memory: 10 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 2GB / AMD Radeon R7 370 2GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 75 GB available space
Recommended:
- OS: 64-bit Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 4GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 75 GB available space
Where can you buy The Day Before and how much does it cost?
The Day Before launches on PC and will currently only be available through Steam. Whether or not it will also make its way to the Epic Games Store remains to be seen. No details were shared regarding its price just yet.
The Day Before Trailer
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