Summary

  • Embark Studios promises a fix for the cheating issues in The Finals, acknowledging the problem and actively working on a solution.
  • The game's popularity has not been hindered by controversies, as fans continue to support and play The Finals despite mixed reviews and other scandals.
  • Embark Studios is dedicated to maintaining a smooth and fair gaming experience for players, prioritizing their safety and enjoyment in the game.

The Finals developer Embark Studios has commented on the recent cheating issues that have been plaguing the new free-to-play shooter and promises that a fix is on the way. In the past few days, the problem has reached a boiling point in the community as fans have even asked The Finals devs to region-lock China since many of the reported cheaters have been using Mandarin names. Of course, this proposed solution isn't one the team at Embark Studios is likely to move forward with, as The Finals' community manager explained that many of these players aren't actually Chinese; rather, these players use Mandarin names so they will be more difficult to report.

Despite some controversies, The Finals has quickly become one of the most popular recent releases. Days after it was shadow-dropped at The Game Awards, The Finals started to outperform Call of Duty on Steam. The development team hasn't used this success as an excuse to rest, as Embark Studios has diligently updated The Finals in the weeks since the game's launch. As is the case with online multiplayer titles, there is always something to be done.

The Finals developer Embark Studios has taken to Discord to communicate that a fix is on the way for the game's recent cheating problem. As first reported by IGN, Embark has stated that a technical issue has kept the team from "banning cheaters efficiently." Fortunately, the devs claim a fix is near, so the team will once again be able to commit to its anti-cheating endeavors.

We’re now nearing a solution to this bug, and we’re already begun re-upping our anti-cheat measures again. Thanks for your patience as we continue to sort through issues. Keeping the game a smooth, safe, and fair space for players is our biggest priority.

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Embark Studios didn't offer an exact timeframe for when to expect a fix, but it is encouraging to hear that the team is aware of the issue and nearing a solution. When it comes to online multiplayer titles like The Finals, cheating issues can quickly become a major deal that directly impacts how players interact with the game. While The Finals does offer something new to the genre with highly destructible arenas and melee components, there are certainly plenty of other rivals in the free-to-play space if gamers become frustrated by in-game issues.

Unfortunately, the latest cheater issue isn't the only scandal to impact the game's launch. The Finals received criticism due to AI voice acting being used in the game alongside real voice actors. Still, the backlash hasn't been able to hold back players' excitement for the game.

Even mixed reviews haven't slowed The Finals down, as the game continues to hit massive player numbers. The Finals has proven to be fun enough for players to forgive any shortcomings. Not to mention, with Embark Studios continuously updating the game, fans look forward to the possibility of what The Finals could look like in the future.

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The Finals
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FPS
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Systems
PC-1 PlayStation-1 Xbox-1
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Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 85%
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Released
December 8, 2023
ESRB
T For Teen Due To Violence
Developer(s)
Embark Studios
Publisher(s)
Embark Studios
Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer
Cross-Platform Play
PC, PS5 & Xbox Series X|S
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DIGITAL
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Viewers at home, here's the news you've been waiting to hear: THE FINALS is accepting new contestants, and that means YOU! That's right, soon the world could be watching YOU tear apart our newest dynamic arenas and seize everlasting fame!

As you know, THE FINALS is the world's greatest free-to-play combat game show! Our contestants plug in to our virtual world and join teams in escalating tournaments. They fight it out in our beautifully-rendered arenas based on real-world locations that they can alter, exploit, and even destroy.

Sure, you can aim and shoot, but contestants that add our carefully curated virtual environments to their arsenal are more likely to advance, so do anything you can imagine in the name of victory! Burn arenas to the ground! Send wrecking balls crashing into your opponents! Don't just pull triggers - pull down buildings!

Genre(s)
FPS