Highlights
- The Finals, framed as a combat-centered game show, was officially released during The Game Awards 2023 after a successful open beta with 7.5 million players.
- The game allows players to destroy the map’s environment, while still maintaining a good FPS, and offers innovative game modes for a new and exciting experience.
- While some players may have difficulty getting into the game due to capped player numbers, the developer will slowly increase the cap to ensure the best experience for everyone.
The highly anticipated The Finals shadow dropped during The Game Awards 2023. The Finals wrapped up its successful open beta in November and saw 7.5 million players participating during the 10-day period.
Developed by Embark Studios, The Finals is framed as a combat-centered game show, where teams of participants battle in virtual arenas they can alter to their advantage. What sets The Finals apart from other FPS games is that it allows players to destroy the map’s environment, while maintaining good frames per second, and having innovative game modes that give players a new and exciting experience. This can be attributed to the fact that Embark Studios is made up of ex-Battlefield devs, who know a thing or two about causing destruction in-game.
The Finals Responds to AI Criticism
The Finals is being criticized for its use of AI voices within the shooter’s open beta, reportedly featuring a mix of AI and real voice actors.
During this year’s The Game Awards, The Finals surprised everyone with the announcement that the full game was officially out. It premiered the trailer of Season 1, which will run for the whole month of December, showing various player skins, weapons, and the sheer destruction that players can do in the game. The Finals can be downloaded for free on Steam, PlayStation Store, and Microsoft Store.
Many gamers online expressed their excitement that they could finally play The Finals in full. However, some players might have a hard time getting into the game, as Embark Studios announced that it capped the number of players upon release. The developer said it will slowly increase the cap every hour to make sure that the game doesn’t crash, ensuring the best experience for all players. It made a similar move during the open beta period, as Embark had to add a login queue for The Finals because of the influx of players.
There are many popular competitive shooter games right now, like Apex Legends and Fortnite, and The Finals definitely stands out with its upbeat design and chaotic gameplay. Plus, with its highly competitive nature, The Finals could be a shoo-in to become the next big esports game. It’s a refreshing addition to the gaming sphere, and it will be interesting to see how it shakes up the FPS landscape.
Apart from The Finals, The Game Awards 2023 revealed many exciting titles, such as Kojima Productions’ OD and Capcom’s Monster Hunter Wilds. Larian Studios’ Baldur’s Gate 3 also bagged the Game of the Year award, beating out prominent titles like Alan Wake 2, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, and the Resident Evil 4 remake.
The Finals
- Developer(s)
- Embark Studios
- Publisher(s)
- Embark Studios
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer
