The gaming community is abuzz as Embark Studios' latest release, The Finals, a free-to-play shooter with a game show twist, amassed 200,000 concurrent Steam players within just 12 hours of launch. Riding on the wave of its successful beta phase, which saw over 267,000 concurrent players, The Finals leverages dynamic virtual arenas where players can alter and exploit the environment, promising a high-octane competitive experience.

Despite its rapid ascent in player count, The Finals faces mixed reactions with its "Mixed" user review status on Steam. Fans have raised concerns over changes to movement speed and server connection issues. In addition, controversy surrounds Embark Studios' use of AI voice overs, prompting discussions about the future integration of AI in gaming. Nevertheless, the studio stands by its mix of recorded voices and AI-generated speech, aiming for a balanced approach in the game's audio design.

What platforms are available for The Finals?

The Finals is not only available on Steam for PC gamers, but it can also be played on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S platforms, offering a wide range of options for players to jump into the action.