The Finals open beta, a much-anticipated event for FPS fans, recently concluded. From October 26 to November 5, this beta united players from PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S in a cross-play experience — offering a glimpse into the game’s potential. As the beta closed, an astonishing 7.5 million players had tested their nerve in the game’s arenas, signalling a solid start for the upcoming title.
Can we think the two-week The Finals open beta is a resounding success? Embark Studios certainly thinks so, and their satisfaction is genuine in their celebratory statements. Before we delve into their reactions, let us share our experience: We thoroughly enjoyed the beta. The Finals is gearing up to be a challenging contender in the live-service game arena.
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The Finals Open Beta Was Great
The cross-play open beta for The Finals didn’t just meet expectations — it surpassed them. After initial problems, the game’s performance smoothed out, showcasing the capabilities of Embark Studios’ latest creation. Players enjoyed the chaos and the thrill of destruction, and the studio has described the week as “Unforgettable”, committing to perfecting the game for its ultimate release.
While the successful beta signals promising horizons, the servers have gone dark for some time. Embark Studios is now diving into the feedback from the community, aiming to refine and elevate what may well be the next hit in the competitive FPS scene.
Players are left in anticipation, eager for the servers to light up once again with the full version of The Finals. Details on the full release remain under wraps. Still, the beta’s success have set the stage for an anticipated launch.
Although The Finals’ release date is unknown, we know it will only be released on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Owners of older generation consoles and Nintendo Switch may be disappointed for now.
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Our Thoughts on The Finals
Our interest in shooters has always been selective, with games like COD, Battlefield, or Valorant often passing under our radar. Yet, The Finals caught our attention from day one. Fast forward a few months from adding it to our wishlist, we received a Steam notification about The Finals open beta. The prospect of a cross-platform beta was too intriguing to pass up.
During our initial dive into The Finals’ open beta, we quickly got the hang of the game’s core mechanics — like securing vaults and interrupting enemy cash-outs. After that, we were on our own, using the training area to sharpen our skills. Like basic movement, telekinesis, learning the resilience of structures, and experimenting with various abilities.
Once confident, we jumped into our first match in The Finals open beta. The game presented a satisfying blend of simplicity in learning and complexity in mastery. It has various weapons, classes, abilities, and gadgets that demanded strategic thinking.
The Finals delivered a gameshow-like atmosphere that just clicked. The distant AI-generated crowd, cheers and commentators enhanced the immersive experience. At the same time, the fully destructible environments brought a delightful layer of chaos to every match without taxing the frame rate. It was easy to forget we were part of an open beta, given the polish and stability of the gameplay.
In summary, The Finals open beta stands out not just because we enjoyed it but because it has the elements of a competitive shooter poised for greatness. The performance was solid, the connections reliable (At least on NA servers), and the anti-cheat effective. We’re eagerly awaiting the full release, and we’re convinced The Finals could be a new favourite for us.
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