Summary

  • The open beta of the highly anticipated free-to-play FPS game, The Finals, recently concluded with an impressive 7.5 million players participating.
  • The game features three distinct character classes, each with their own advantages and disadvantages, and stands out from other titles in the genre with unique features like in-game commentary.
  • Despite some technical issues during the open beta, developer Embark Studios has addressed them promptly and expressed gratitude to the players for helping identify bugs and balance issues, setting the stage for a smooth future launch.

The upcoming free-to-play first-person shooter, The Finals, has successfully concluded its hugely successful open beta as 7.5 million players participated in the testing of the game. The title’s open beta started on October 26 and was supposed to last for 10 days, until November 5. In spite of that, due to its immense popularity, the beta ended one day later. In fact, so many gamers joined the open beta of The Finals that the developers had to implement a login queue to be able to manage the massive influx of players, without straining their servers.

The Finals is a forthcoming team-based multiplayer shooting game developed by Embark Studios, with a huge emphasis on destructible environments. Players have the option to choose from three distinct character classes for their Contestants, each offering unique advantages and disadvantages: the Light build which focuses on quickness and mobility, the Medium build with an emphasis on balance and versatility, and the tank-like Heavy build that boasts lots of health points and immense damage-dealing capabilities. Unique features such as an in-game commentary also help set The Finals apart from other titles in the same genre.

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Embark Studios recently took to Twitter in order to celebrate the end of the successful open beta test of The Finals, thanking the 7.5 million contestants who helped identify bugs and balance issues in the game. Unfortunately, during its open beta, The Finals suffered from some serious issues on Xbox and PlayStation, however, Embark Studios rolled out a fix for those problems almost immediately. Hopefully, players were able to pinpoint the most critical bugs during this testing phase to ensure a smooth launch in the future.

The game has not been without its share of controversy, such as the criticism directed at the developers of The Finals for their use of AI-generated voices alongside real voice actors. Embark Studios responded to the critics by clarifying that their goal is not to replace voice actors but rather to utilize AI technology to expedite the in-game implementation of voiceovers.

It seems like many gamers are excited about the potential emergence of a new major player in the esports scene. With its unique gameplay features, stunning visuals, and the immense buzz generated by its open beta, The Finals certainly has the potential to become a giant in the genre. Only time will tell if it can live up to the high expectations of the gaming community.

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The Finals
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FPS
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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