Well, that is a simple name. Anyway, enjoy the official announcement and trailer below.
STOCKHOLM – February 23, 2023 – Do you have what it takes to reach THE FINALS?
Starting March 7, Embark Studios will hold a two-week closed beta for THE FINALS. Join the first wave of contestants in the ultimate virtual combat game show and play the exciting, team-based, free-to-play shooter that pushes environmental dynamism, destruction, and player freedom to the limits.
To get a handle on what’s waiting for you, look at the latest trailer (below), released today, and sign up for playtesting on Steam to get a chance to experience how Embark wants to shake up the first-person shooter genre.
“Many of us at Embark has been building first-person shooters for more than two decades, but just when we thought we were finished with the genre, we unlocked a developer’s Holy Grail,” said Rob Runesson, Executive Producer of THE FINALS.
“With server-side destruction and movement, almost everything in THE FINALS can be wrecked. We want to breathe new life into a genre that’s frankly grown slightly monotonous, and we can’t wait to test THE FINALS with a large number of players to see if they agree, so we can keep improving the experience ahead of launch.”
THE FINALS remains in development and beta participants should expect plenty of tweaks, changes, and additions based on the feedback they give. It’s a game that brings experimental features—like server-side movement and destruction—and many of these will take iteration to get right.
Contestants will compete in virtual recreations of two iconic locations—the skyscrapers high above the heart of downtown Seoul and old-town Monaco, on the banks of the French Riviera. The beta also has a practice range where contestants can test weapons, gadgets, movement, and destruction. There’s casual play as well as ranked tournaments, and leaderboards for players to climb. Throughout the two-week event, contestants can unlock weapons, gadgets, tons of cosmetic items, and more.
To have a chance to claim your place among the first wave of contestants in THE FINALS, sign up for the upcoming closed beta on PC on Steam and add THE FINALS to your wishlist. Stay tuned for more information on the game’s website, Twitter, YouTube, and join the community on Discord.
