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The Finals

The Finals is a first-person combat video game that places players on environmentally-destructible maps. The story centers on contestants of a virtual combat game show, which is televised and commentated on by various hosts. The game is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.

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The Finals
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Top Critic Avg: 81/100 Critics Rec: 85%
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

Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer

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The Finals Season 2 key art character in front of a screenshot from the game. 
The Finals Season 2 Preview: "New Weapons & Gadgets With A Futuristic Retro Theme"

Season 2 of The Finals expands on the free-to-play arena shooter by introducing new abilities that will change the meta and introduce new strategies.

The Finals characters dressed as a ballerina, panda, and masked operative.
The Finals' Battle Highlights One Major Problem With Live-Service Gaming

The Finals is fun, but its Battle is putting in work to offset the highlights of the experience in a way that shows larger industry problems.

The Finals character shooting a gun with a mask on the top of her head.
5 Fastest Ways To Earn XP In The Finals

The rewards you get in The Finals is tied to how much XP you can earn to increase your Season Level the fastest for the game's Battle system.

A Medium class character holding a weapon in The Finals
Best Medium Build For The Finals (Weapons, Specializations & Gadgets)

The Medium fits well on any team in The Finals. It is versatile and leans towards , but can still contribute good damage with a good build.

A woman in a black swan costume holds out a throwing knife while performing a pirouette. She's next to a man in military gear holding a rifle. The background is a composite, with the neon lights of a casino on the left, and a mountain lake on the right.
Try This Multiplayer Shooter If You Were Disappointed In Battlefield 2042

Battlefield 2042 is in a respectable state after two years of post-launch , but a completely different game might offer the same kind of fun.

A Heavy class character leads the charge in The Finals
Best Heavy Build For The Finals (Weapons, Specializations & Gadgets)

The Heavy is the most devastating class in The Finals. But, it is slow and easy to hit. This means you want to secure areas to be ready for the enemy.

Using a light weapon focused character in The Finals
Best Light Build For The Finals (Weapons, Specializations & Gadgets)

The Light class is the fastest option in The Finals. A good build can sneak in, kill several targets, and get out without being attacked back.

Character from the finals holding up a revolver with an explosion in the background.
"Gets Your Blood Pumping": The Finals Preview

Fast-paced FPS action and eye-catching visual effects make The Finals one of the best free-to-play arena shooters out there right now.

A man wearing a panda costume with ninjas and a small town in the background.
Steam's Most-Wishlisted Game Is Out Now After Surprise Release

Steam's top most wishlisted game was just announced at The Game Awards 2023, and the best part is that it's completely free-to-play.

The current meta of The Finals is showing that these are the best builds in the game.
The Finals: The Best Build For Beginners (Light, Medium, or Heavy)

If you're unsure about which Contestants to play in The Finals or how to play them, then rely on the best builds for each class to get you started.

10 Best Gadgets To Get First in The Finals
10 Best Gadgets To Get First in The Finals

While you may not think much of them at first, the best gadgets in The Finals have the potential to change the course of a game in your team's favor.

Abilities are an important mechanic that defines your Contestant's play style in The Finals.
9 Best Abilities To Get First in The Finals

Regardless of the Contestant you main, you'll want to know which of the three abilities for each class is the most effective in securing cashouts.

Panda from The Finals with team in the background.
10 Things The Finals Does Better Than Other FPS Games

The Finals is a brand-new F2P first-person shooter holding its open beta and has a ton of things that other FPS games seem to seriously lack.

Finals characters next to logos for Xbox, PlayStation, and Steam.
Does The Finals Have Crossplay And Cross-Progression?

The Finals is a new FPS game currently in open beta and can be played with friends. Here is whether it has cross-platform functionalities or not.