Fntastic, the developer of the game The Day Before, has initiated legal proceedings against the Russian site Yakutia.info for alleging that its actions related to the game’s development amount to a “scam.”

The lawsuit asserts that the website has harmed Fntastic’s public image in the region, especially as it pertains to their development practices around The Day Before. The outlet allegedly published content that caused reputational damage, referencing articles that discussed claims made by influencers regarding the game’s development being derivative of other titles.

Yakutia.info has since attempted to clarify its position by changing its language from “scam” to “embarrassment” regarding Fntastic’s performance. This situation arises against a backdrop where Fntastic is already facing backlash over the scrutiny of its game development practices.

Game Development (Image credit: FNTASTIC)

As the situation unfolds, it raises important legal questions about media criticism and the responsibilities of developers in the gaming industry.