The long-awaited survival MMO The Day Before is finally being released today. Here is everything we currently know about the release, its exact launch date, the gameplay, and the features of the shooter.
What kind of game is “The Day Before”? After several challenges faced by the Russian developer Fntastic, including delays and trademark issues, the survival MMO is finally ready to prove its existence today.
Everything you need to know about The Day Before and today’s release has been summarized for you here by MeinMMO.
December 8, 2023 – 08:00 AM: You can read how the launch of The Day Before went here: The Day Before: Controversial survival game is number 2 on Twitch, but is torn apart on Steam
December 7, 2023 – 07:00 PM: The download of The Day Before has just started. A good sign that the first players will soon explore the new survival shooter. We will keep you updated on server stability and accessibility.
The development team also announced via Twitter/X that they can finally say these words: “After five years of blood, sweat, and tears, we can finally say: The Day Before is now available!”
The Day Before: Release, Download, and Early Access
When is the release of “The Day Before”? The official release of The Day Before is exactly today, December 7, 2023, at 07:00 PM German time. The game will initially be released in Early Access. The full version will follow when the developer is “sure that this is the best version of the game” (via Twitter).
How large is the download? The size of the download for “The Day Before” has reduced while players have waited for the release. Currently, it is only 55 GB compared to the previous 80 GB.
Price and Pre-order of the Survival Shooter
How much does “The Day Before” cost? The price of the game will be 40.00 euros on Steam in Early Access and 50.00 euros at full release. If you purchased the Early Access version, you can also play the finished full version later.
There will be no pre-order, the developers Fntastic have confirmed.
The Day Before: Platforms – Will there be a release on PS5 and Xbox
On which platforms will the game be released? At first, “The Day Before” will only be available in Early Access on PC via Steam. It will start at 07:00 PM.
The Day Before is also set to be released for console. However, the PS5 and Xbox Series X versions will only be delivered later with the final release.
Gameplay, Story, and Trailer for The Day Before
In the post-apocalyptic survival game, you can expect a unique journey. A deadly pandemic has ravaged the East Coast of the USA, strongly reminiscent of the story of the cover shooter “The Division”. However, “The Day Before” is a little more than just a pure shooter.
- Players can explore the game environment of New Fortune City in “The Day Before” and discover huge skyscrapers, business centers, shopping malls, stadiums, and much more.
- They must defend themselves not only against rival groups, but also against infected, zombie-like enemies and other survivors.
- Additionally, there are strong survival aspects where you need to pay attention to your character and its environment. You can also build and decorate your own base.
- Gameplay is in third-person perspective, but without a cover system.
- There is no grindy leveling system. Improvements come solely through your equipment and loot found.
- Immersion is important in
The Day Before
. To immerse yourself completely in this experience, your HUD is also likely minimized. You will probably forgo a health bar display or a map.
What about PvP? Yes, there is. You will not only fight against other players for survival, but also against them. According to Steam, there will be both an online PvP mode and a coop mode.
The trailer for “The Day Before” promises interesting gameplay:
What is the story about? The story of The Day Before
is about a post-apocalyptic version of the USA and takes place in the city of New Fortune, which is reminiscent of New York City.
After a pandemic, infected people are ubiquitous there, having become a kind of zombies. Your task is to fight these zombies and of course survive as long as possible.
The Day Before.
To succeed, you must not only defend yourself, but also find valuable resources like water and food, as well as allies. The latter can be found among the survivors of the Woodberry colony. Together with them, you should help to rebuild society – but this carries some challenges.
- Explore, loot, and fight your way through the open world – from New Fortune City to the surrounding rural areas with farms in Woodberry.
- Exchange your items in Woodberry and store your wealth in a personal storage unit. In the safe zone, you can also expand your own house.
- In the combat system of
The Day Before
, it is all about weapons. Use them to eliminate other players as well as the infected.
The Day Beforeyou must maintain and repair your cars.
What features does the game offer? So far, the video trailers for “The Day Before” have provided a good impression of what features the game offers. Although the gameplay and the open world are fundamentally from AAA titles like Division 1 and 2, “The Day Before” takes it a step further.
- You must survive: The focus is on your character’s survival in the world of “The Day Before”. You should therefore pay attention not only to zombies but also to your clothing, food, crafting materials, and always have enough ammunition. If you get injured, it can also have serious consequences.
- Eventful open world: Another challenge in “The Day Before” seems to be the dynamic weather. Therefore, you should always be appropriately dressed to survive cold, storms, or thunderstorms. Also, a loud noise can attract the attention of enemies to you.
- Fast-paced movement options: How you explore the world is also up to you. You can walk across the terrain on foot or use vehicles that you find in the open world. However, it must be noted that they may require spare parts and maintenance, making this mode of transport more costly.
The System Requirements of The Day Before
“The Day Before” is based on Unreal Engine 5, nevertheless, the recommended requirements are rather moderate.
- The minimum requirement for “The Day Before” is an Intel Core i5-8400 or an equivalent AMD processor, 16 GB of RAM, a Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 or an equivalent AMD graphics card, and DirectX 12.
- The recommended requirement is an Intel Core i7-8700 (3.2Ghz) or an equivalent AMD processor, 16 GB of RAM, a Nvidia GeForce 1080 Ti or an equivalent AMD graphics card, and DirectX 12.
- Additionally, the developers recommend that you should preferably install the game on an SSD hard drive.
With this information, you are now perfectly prepared to enter the challenging world of The Day Before
on Thursday, December 7, 2023.
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