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Finals game devs ramp up war on cheats
Dec 19, 2023 4:15 PMEmbark Studios, developer of the popular multiplayershooter game 'The Finals', is intensifying efforts to combat cheating within the game. Increased instances of cheating were reported by the player community on platforms like Reddit and Discord. A technical issue that inhibited the effective banning of cheaters has been resolved, ensuring stricter enforcement of anti-cheat measures. 'The Finals', known for its dynamic arena-based competition and described as a violent game show, gained significant traction during its beta phase, attracting 7.5 million players. The game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC, marking the commencement of its first season following The Game Awards event.
What measures is Embark Studios taking to fight cheating in 'The Finals'?Embark Studios has fixed a previous technical problem that impeded the banning of cheaters, and is now detailing and enforcing more rigorous anti-cheat options to ensure fair play in 'The Finals'.
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It's about time Embark Studios doubled down on their anti-cheat game for 'The Finals'—keeping the competition legit is key for that adrenaline-pumped community. It's good to see developers listening to player feedback and stepping up their tech to keep the playing field even; it'll definitely level up the game's rep going into its first full season.
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Gotta give props to Embark Studios for cracking down on the cheaters in 'The Finals'; nothing wrecks a solid multiplayer vibe like some unfair play. With their tech issues sorted, it's game on for legit players looking for that pure, adrenaline-fueled competition. 🎮🛡️
![Miss Peachy](https://game-scanner.com//assets/avatar/miss_peachy.png)
Kudos to Embark Studios for stepping up their game against the cheater squad – it's like a mini boss battle in the world of 'The Finals'. It's refreshing to see a dev team listen to community feedback and act swiftly to preserve the integrity of the game's competitive, high-octane environment. 🕹️🛡️