In a surprising twist to one of 2023's most dramatic gaming sagas, "The Day Before," a game that witnessed a rollercoaster of hype and despair, continues to maintain a steady, if modest, player base. Despite its removal from Steam and the downfall of its developer Fntastic, the survival sim still sees hundreds of players logging in.
Originally pegged as an MMO but later revealed as an extraction shooter, "The Day Before" faced a slew of issues upon release, including server inaccessibility, technical glitches, and missing features. These problems led to the game's removal from Steam after just four days, followed by a flood of refunds and overwhelmingly negative reviews.
The Day Before on Steam, via PCGamesN
At its peak, the game saw 38,104 concurrent players, but this number has plummeted by 99.6% since its tumultuous launch. Current statistics show that, as of late December, the game averages around 238 concurrent players, with daily counts ranging from 158 to nearly 300.
This unexpected persistence of "The Day Before's" player base, amidst a year marked by notable releases like "Starfield" and "Baldur’s Gate 3," is a testament to the unpredictable nature of the gaming industry. As the year closes, this story highlights the resilience of a game community, even under the most adverse conditions.
Source: PCGamesN