Seeing is believing. The developers behind The Day Before have taken legal action against a Russian news site that labeled their game a “scam.” According to Fntastic, such accusations seriously harm the studio’s reputation.
The story of The Day Before has been one of the most bizarre sagas in recent gaming history. Initially, it was one of the most anticipated games on Steam, building enormous hype. However, skepticism grew, with many suspecting it was a scam. When the game finally launched in late 2023, those suspicions proved correct. The studio faced accusations of false promises, unpaid workers, and mechanics copied from other games.
Now, Fntastic is fighting back with a lawsuit against Russian media outlet Yakutia.info, which referred to the studio’s actions as a “scam.” According to a report by PCGamer, Fntastic claims the website’s articles have seriously damaged their reputation. The lawsuit primarily focuses on two specific publications—one that explicitly called Fntastic’s behavior a “scam,” and another citing YouTubers who accused the game of stealing mechanics from other titles.
The Day Before Developers Head to Court
Yakutia.info, on the other hand, is defending itself by stating that “scam” was used more as a slang term to describe the game’s failure rather than an outright accusation of fraud. In response, the site has edited the controversial articles, replacing “scam” with “embarrassment” and adjusting quotes from content creators to make them less inflammatory.
What makes this lawsuit even more peculiar is the fact that Yakutia.info operates from the same Yakutia region where Fntastic’s founders come from. Despite the site being relatively small, Fntastic seems determined to take the case to court. What’s curious is that the studio has not taken legal action against larger media outlets or prominent YouTubers who have been far more vocal in their criticism. Some speculate that this lawsuit is a last-ditch attempt to salvage their shattered reputation. Meanwhile, the company recently sparked another controversy by asking players to volunteer for free labor to create maps for their next game.
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