While The Day Before is still set for a release this year, the silence surrounding the game may suggest an actual release is some way off. The Day Before was intended to release in Q2 of this year, though that release window has now passed and gamers are no closer to knowing when they may actually see the game. Fans were left excited by the game’s gameplay trailers, which showed off stunning graphics and riveting zombie survival action. While the delay may have dulled the excitement of fans somewhat, the eventual announcement of a release date will no doubt remind fans of what had made them so eager to play The Day Before.
As The Day Before remains in development, though, New World looks set to steal some attention from Fntastic’s first ever MMO. New World’s closed beta has recently come to an end, with a full release scheduled for the end of August. Reactions to the closed beta have been very positive, leaving fans keen to play some more, but The Day Before developer Fntastic may also be watching on closely from the sidelines.
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After a long wait since its initial announcement, New World is coming to PC on August 31. New World was among the first three Amazon Game Studios projects to be announced in 2016, though it is the second to be released. Breakaway, one of the other games announced in 2016 was canceled, while Crucible launched in 2020 to mixed reviews. New World, on the other hand, looks as though it holds the potential to be a big hit for the publisher. New World’s release is just around the corner, and while its closed beta has now ended, it is likely that the final release of the MMO will closely resemble its beta form.
Reactions to New World’s beta were very positive, marking quite a turnaround from Amazon Game Studios’ Crucible. Fans were blown away by how smoothly New World ran, with many excited at the absence of the MMO genre’s trademark server compensation or general connectivity issues. Other fans have remarked that the game could prove to be a competitor to World of Warcraft, which has now been the dominant MMO for almost two decades. While the expectations for New World certainly seem to be fairly high, its release on August 31 will shed some light on whether fans are right to be excited.
It’s likely that the release of New World will also be of great interest to The Day Before developer, Fntastic. As The Day Before is an open-world MMO survival game, it occupies the same space as New World. With The Day Before's release date seemingly being pushed back, the two games are now part of the same conversation. Though each title may appeal to different audiences, they could well have to compete with each other for the 2021 MMO throne. New World could set the bar for what is expected of an MMO in the modern era, a bar which The Day Before would then have to match.
Alternatively, New World may provide some valuable insight into the market for open-world MMOs. World of Warcraft remains a titan of the genre, while The Elder Scrolls Online has maintained a consistent player base over the years. While this suggests the genre is still very popular among gamers, it will be interesting to see how an entirely new entity will perform in competition with existing favorites. New World could provide a trial run of sorts for The Day Before, testing MMO fans' willingness to adopt a new game. The biggest issue facing The Day Before could be a reluctance among fans to move on from their old haunts, but the release of New World will put this to the test.
The Day Before is scheduled for a PC release in 2021.
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