by RootSec
Fntastic’s The Day Before is currently set for release on PC at some point in 2021. The survival MMO game has already gained a strong following during its prerelease period, and a lot of gamers are looking forward to it. The debut game from Fntastic is poised to have a strong started when it releases on PC later this year. The Day Before has a strong chance of becoming a hit on PC, but there could be several advantages to the title being released on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X as well.
While The Day Before is currently set for a PC release only, Fntastic has been considering console versions. The developer stated that it’s looking into releasing the game on PlayStation 5 and the new Xbox consoles, and even mentioned that fans should lookout for a special announcement. While this is far from confirmation of console versions of The Day Before, it certainly sounds promising for console gamers. As it so happens, there are some distinct advantages to bringing The Day Before to next-generation consoles.
The Day Before has enjoyed a lot of pre-launch popularity, and it could prove to be a big hit on PC when it releases. However, releasing the game on PS5 and Xbox Series X could help the game be successful in a big way. While the new generation consoles are still currently in short supply, they have still managed to sell extremely well. Console versions of The Day Before would broaden its availability, and allow players on multiple platforms to experience it. Ultimately, this wider availability could help bolster sales for Fntastic’s debut game.
Console versions of The Day Before could also see the game receive specific benefits on PS5 and Xbox Series X. The PlayStation 5’s DualSense controller has been lauded for its haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and overall design and construction. The Day Before could make great use of the adaptive triggers with its gunplay, and the haptic feedback could go to lengths to add to its immersion levels. Games that use the DualSense’s unique features have been praised for what it adds, and The Day Before would be no exception.
Similarly, an Xbox version of The Day Before would have its own advantages. Smart Delivery on Xbox has been praised as a seamless way to experience the best version of a game, depending on the Xbox console being used. With Smart Delivery, gamers would be able to play it on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, or Series S and know that the best version possible of the game is running. The Day Before being added to Xbox Game Pass would also be a huge boost for Fntastic’s maiden game and could help a significant portion of gamers play it without any additional financial cost.
Since it was revealed, Fntastic’s game has been compared to The Last of Us series. When it comes to a possible release on PS5, The Day Before should embrace those comparisons. Similarities have been pointed out between the two game’s settings and focus on human action while also dealing with a zombie-like threat. While some gamers might argue that the similarities are too close, it does present the developer with an opportunity on PlayStation 5.
Despite the divisiveness of The Last of Us Part 2, the series has proven to be more popular than ever. The Last of Us Part 2 has broken a game of the year record and it has sold extremely well, and if rumors are to be believed, Naughty Dog is planning on more Last of Us content than ever before. With The Day Before‘s similarities to The Last of Us, this could strengthen the sales of Fntastic’s game on PS5. The Day Before could take advantage of its comparisons with Naughty Dog’s series and act as a primer for some gamers before a new Last of Us title is released. Some PlayStation owners could be interested in the game simply because of its likeness to The Last of Us, and that alone could help boost sales.
The Day Before has a promising future ahead of it on PC. While the game is primed for some success on PC, console versions of the zombie MMO could help sales of the game and expose it to more players. While nothing has been confirmed, it seems as though Fntastic is at least considering releasing The Day Before on consoles. This could be great for the developer and gamers who are interested in it who don’t own a PC. The new generation consoles could present a great opportunity for the developer’s first game.
The Day Before is currently in development for PC, with no set release date.
