Delayed Steam pre-order hit The Day Before developer defends use of unpaid volunteers

Fntastic, the developer of Steam’s most-wishlisted upcoming title The Day Before, has spoken to Eurogamer about its decision to ask for volunteers to help work on the recently-delayed game.

The studio’s website states that Fntastic’s “culture” is “based on the idea of volunteering” and, as such, “every Fntastic member is a volunteer” – paid or not (thanks, Well Played).

These types of “volunteers” are divided into two categories: full-time and part-time. A full-time volunteer is apparently paid a salary, while a part-time volunteer is expected to take part in “various activities ranging from translating to community moderating”. Writes Fntastic: “Part-time volunteers also can offer their unique skills to improve our projects or create new special features.”

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