WhileThe Day Beforeis still set for a release this year, the silence surrounding the game may suggest an actual release is some way off.The Day Beforewas intended to release in Q2 of this year, though that release window has now passed and gamers are no closer to knowing when they may actually see the game. Fans were left excited by the game’s gameplay trailers, which showed off stunning graphics and riveting zombie survival action. While the delay may have dulled the excitement of fans somewhat, the eventual announcement of a release date will no doubt remind fans of what had made them so eager to playThe Day Before.
AsThe Day Beforeremains in development, though,New Worldlooks set to steal some attention from Fntastic’s first ever MMO.New World’sclosed betahas recently come to an end, with a full release scheduled for the end of August. Reactions to the closed beta have been very positive, leaving fans keen to play some more, butThe Day Beforedeveloper Fntastic may also be watching on closely from the sidelines.
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New World’s Upcoming Release
After a long wait since its initial announcement,New Worldis coming to PC on August 31.New Worldwas among the first three Amazon Game Studios projects to be announced in 2016, though it is the second to be released.Breakaway, one of the other games announced in 2016 was canceled, whileCruciblelaunched in 2020 to mixed reviews.New World, on the other hand, looks as though it holds the potential to be a big hit for the publisher.New World’sreleaseis just around the corner, and while its closed beta has now ended, it is likely that the final release of the MMO will closely resemble its beta form.
Reactions toNew World’sbeta were very positive, marking quite a turnaround fromAmazon Game Studios’Crucible. Fans were blown away by how smoothlyNew Worldran, with many excited at the absence of the MMO genre’s trademark server compensation or general connectivity issues. Other fans have remarked that the game could prove to be a competitor toWorld of Warcraft, which has now been the dominant MMO for almost two decades. While the expectations forNew Worldcertainly seem to be fairly high, its release on August 31 will shed some light on whether fans are right to be excited.
What The Day Before Could Learn From New World
It’s likely that the release ofNew Worldwill also be of great interest toThe Day Beforedeveloper, Fntastic. AsThe Day Beforeis an open-world MMO survival game, it occupies the same space asNew World. WithThe Day Before’s release date seemingly being pushed back, the two games are now part of the same conversation. Though each title may appeal to different audiences, they could well have to compete with each other for the 2021 MMO throne.New Worldcould set the bar for what is expected of an MMO in the modern era, a bar whichThe Day Beforewould then have to match.
Alternatively,New Worldmay provide some valuable insight into the market for open-world MMOs.World of Warcraftremains a titan of the genre, whileThe Elder Scrolls Onlinehas maintained a consistent player base over the years. While this suggests the genre is still very popular among gamers, it will be interesting to see how an entirely new entity will perform in competition with existing favorites.New Worldcould provide a trial run of sorts forThe Day Before, testing MMO fans' willingness to adopt a new game. The biggest issue facingThe Day Beforecould be a reluctance among fans to move on from their old haunts, but the release ofNew Worldwill put this to the test.
