“This is what happens when you pirate too much”: The Casting of Frank Stone Faces an Unfortunate Start as Developers Make an Embarrassing Error

SUMMARY

• The Casting of Frank Stone is a new game from Supermassive Games in the Dead By Daylight universe.
• Fans and critics have praised the game's look and field. But this one launch issue got fans reeling back.
• On release, fans noticed that the game's Steam download didn't even include any game files so they couldn't play it.

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The Casting of Frank Stone is the latest horror game in the Dead By Daylight universe and has just been released. On the release date, however, the developers at Supermassive Games and Behaviour Interactive made a funny blunder.

You’ve probably never seen a launch issue like this. | Image Credit: Supermassive Games

Fans were in for a surprise when the game failed to download properly on Steam. The game was rendered unplayable as the download was empty and didn’t include the necessary game files to play it. It’s likely that the devs somehow forgot to upload the game to Steam. That’s a pretty embarrassing mistake, but it’s better than a broken game.

The Casting of Frank Stone Went Through a Little Launch Hiccup

The problem was first noticed by players who downloaded the game only to find out that it was missing the executable file. On the Reddit post about this topic, players shared their humor and lighthearted frustration. Some sarcastically suggested that the devs might’ve “run out of digital copies.”

Others joked that this was a new way to combat piracy—by not releasing the game at all. Despite this, the issue was fixed almost immediately as not too long after, refreshing the page and starting the download again was all players needed to do.

This incident did not affect the game’s reception though. Early reviews and player feedback have been generally positive. Fans are praising the game for its atmosphere and feel. The game does seem to be going through some usual launch performance issues as fans report crashes and stutters.

Supermassive Games has once again brought its signature style of intense, story-driven horror. Once players started playing, the funny blunder was quickly forgotten. Fans on the Steam page are also sharing optimal settings for minimum performance issues.

The Game Seems Good Outside of This Funny Issue

The game definitely feels like a DBD franchise spinoff. | Image Credit: Supermassive Games

The Casting of Frank Stone is a horror game that follows the formula Supermassive Games has perfected over the years. The game’s plot centers around Frank Stone, a troubled individual with a dark past, navigating through eerie environments filled with supernatural threats.

It seems fixed now, still that’s impressive

Fans have praised the game’s tension and atmosphere and noted that it’s made even better because of the game’s sound design and graphics. Being from the same franchise, the game also includes easter eggs to Dead By Daylight.

This isn’t the first time a game has launched with technical problems. But the specific reasons for this situation have made it particularly memorable. We’ve already seen multiple disappointing game releases this year. But this one definitely stands out for how strangely funny it is.

This situation goes to serve as a funny yet cautionary experience of how important it is to be thorough. Not just in game development, but everywhere in general. Double-checking if everything is in proper shape is never a bad thing.

Have you heard of The Casting of Frank Stone? Will you be playing it? Let us know in the comments!

Written by Daniel Royte

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Daniel is a gamer through and through with a passion for gaming in his veins. His current adventures have taken him into the world of Elden Ring, Wuthering Waves, and Genshin Impact, amongst others.