UPDATE: Fntastic removed as developer on previous game following debacle.
UPDATE 5pm UK:<\/strong> Hype Train Digital has confirmed to Eurogamer why it changed the developer on Steam for The Wild Eight from Fntastic to Eight Points.
The change was made yesterday, which Hype Train has confirmed was due to the game receiving negative reviews on Steam following the debacle with The Day Before.
“Fntastic was the original developer of The Wild Eight, but after the game’s release in Early Access, the developers decided to discontinue work on the project due to internal reasons within the studio. Hypetrain Digital took over the development independently. All business relations with Fntastic were terminated in 2017,” reads the response to Eurogamer.
“Following the release of The Day Before on December 7, 2023, a wave of negative reviews for The Wild Eight began, unrelated to the game itself but associated with the original development studio, Fntastic. Yesterday, we made the decision to remove any mention of the developer Fntastic from the game’s page.”
The original story concerning The Day Before and Mytona continues below.
ORIGINAL STORY 12pm UK:<\/strong> Mytona, the publisher of disastrous zombie MMO The Day Before, has issued an apology for the game and will work with Steam to open refunds.
Yesterday, developer Fntastic shut down with immediate effect<\/a>, stating the game had “failed financially, and we lack the funds to continue”. This was just days after it launched and swiftly received a highly negative response from players<\/a>.
“We are sorry for the fact that the game didn’t meet the expectations of the majority of the players,” reads a statement from Mytona, noting it’s an investor in the game.
“Today we will work with Steam to open up refunds for any players who choose to make a refund. We’re in contact with Fntastic regarding the future of the game.” <\/p>\n