Summary
- Summer Games Fest 2024 unveiled exciting updates for The Finals, a title that surpassed Call of Duty's player count in just 5 days when it initially debuted.
- The Finals Season 3 trailer showcased massive content updates, a new Ranked League system, and a feudal Japan setting.
- Embark Studio is adding new weapons, gadgets, and competitive elements to breathe new life into The Finals in June.
Summer Games Fest 2024 unveiled an exciting lineup of upcoming games and updates, including key announcements about the future of The Finals. Initially launched in December 2023, the chaotic PVP shooter took the world by storm with its adrenaline-pumping action, destructible environments, and emphasis on teamwork. The Finals even surpassed Call of Duty's player count on Steam within the first five days of being released.
Excitement for Embark Studio's shooter is reigniting following the latest trailer. Scheduled for June 13, The Finals will debut its third season alongside massive content updates, including a new Ranked League system and a brand-new map. Additionally, the introduction of new, never-before-seen weaponry is expected to provide players with more variety, especially since the game currently offers only 24 weapons as of Season 2.
The Finals Is Rolling Out a Major Content Update on June 13
The Finals Is Traveling To Feudal Japan
Despite its brevity, Embark Studio's Season 3 trailer packed a wealth of new content in just over a minute. For those eager to fight in a new arena, the upcoming map, Kyoto 1568, promises to satisfy their craving for fresh battlegrounds. Although The Finals' feudal Japan setting arrives amid a market saturated with similar themes, the teaser has already captivated viewers with its breathtaking visuals, showcasing lush bamboo forests and intricate temples.
Furthermore, each build will receive new weapons and gadgets, including but not necessarily limited to:
- Recurve Bow (a weapon for Lights)
- Thermal Bore (a gadget for Lights)
- Dual Katanas (a melee weapon for Mediums)
- Spear (a melee weapon for Heavies)
- Winch Claw (a specialization for Heavies)
Since the beta, fans have clamored for the bow's arrival. Interestingly, the katana, with its ability to deflect bullets in a nod to Japanese combat, has also managed to steal the spotlight. This influx of new weaponry, heavily inspired by Japanese combat tactics, is poised to shake up the established meta in The Finals.
Embark Studios Seeks To Emphasize The Finals' Competitive Elements
Acknowledging some players' observations that The Finals lacks certain features, Season 3 aims to breathe new life into the game. Notably, developers have revealed that Ranked will now include Terminal Attack, a 5v5 mode initially available to casual players in Season 2. While Terminal Attack sparked debate in March due to the absence of healing or revival, its integration into Ranked adds a thrilling layer of strategic depth. While it may be too soon to say for certain, its inclusion in competitive play should add an intriguing dynamic where every decision carries much more weight.
In addition, the competitive landscape in The Finals is about to receive a significant boost with the introduction of the World Tour. This new feature goes beyond the traditional Ranked ladder, offering a dynamic and ever-evolving playground for skilled players to truly test their mettle. Each week presents fresh challenges in the form of unique in-game events and tournaments, each featuring distinct rules, load-outs, and rewards. Victories will propel participants up the online leaderboard and unlock badges ranging from Bronze, Silver, and Gold.
Notably, the ultimate glory awaits those who can rise above the competition. Exceptional performance throughout the World Tour events accumulates throughout the season and can earn Multibucks. Multibucks are a valuable currency in The Finals, typically obtained through microtransactions. As such, dominating the World Tour can grant players a generous amount, giving them an advantage in acquiring new gear, cosmetics, or even future Battle Passes. Overall, with such exciting innovations coming in The Finals' third season, June 13 should be an incredibly promising day for the class-based shooter.
The Finals
- Released
- December 8, 2023
WHERE TO PLAY
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!
- ESRB
- T For Teen Due To Violence
- Developer(s)
- Embark Studios
- Publisher(s)
- Embark Studios
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer
- Platform(s)
- PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- FPS
- Platforms That Support Crossplay
- PC, PS5 & Xbox Series X|S
