Creators of The Day Before return with a new Kickstarter. Should we expect another scam?

Following numerous delays, Fntastic’s The Day Before was released in December 2023. Despite all the hype, it received extremely negative reviews, leading to its removal from Steam. The developers then shut down the studio, and surprised players were issued full refunds. 

Nonetheless, Fntastic appears to be seeking to regain player trust, returning with a new Kickstarter campaign and a recovery plan, proclaiming that “Everyone deserves a second chance.”

What is Fnatstic 2.0?

Fntastic announced via Twitter that they had launched Fntastic 2.0, outlining their recovery plan. They emphasized that the core values of the company moving forward will be honesty, transparency, and professionalism.

Additionally, they promise to engage with the community on Discord and other platforms while ensuring high-quality products. They guarantee that free open betas will be available for early testing prior to the full release of any title.

You can find the full document linked at the end of the article.

Everyone deserves a second chance. We deeply apologize to everyone for The Day Before and take full responsibility for what happened.
Check out our plan, Fntastic 2.0, where we share how we’ll fix our past mistakes and are preparing to return better.https://t.co/a1uDim4Z8k

— Fntastic (@FntasticHQ) September 26, 2024

The creators of The Day Before are back with a Kickstarter campaign, promising fixing past mistakes

In one of their tweets, Fntastic stated, “Everyone deserves a second chance.” With that sentiment, they’ve initiated a new Kickstarter campaign for their project, Escape Factory, a 3D platforming co-op game. They also mentioned that if they don’t reach their funding goal, all contributions will be refunded.

What’s your take on this situation? Do you believe Fntastic can make a successful comeback? Do you think they can be trusted again? Share your opinions in the comments!

Sources: Fnatstic 2.0, Fnatstic Twitter