THE FINALS

Team-based competitive FPS where players destroy arenas to win matches

Embark Studios · Released Dec 7, 2023

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 78% of 277K
Recent reviews: Mostly Positive; 73% of 2,251 in 30 days
Playing now: 12K; right now
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: 6 days ago; Sep 17, 2026

What is THE FINALS?

A free-to-play first-person multiplayer shooter framed as a virtual combat game show. Teams compete in tournament matches, fighting rival squads with weapons, gadgets, and skills while reshaping or destroying the arenas around them.

For you if...

+you like fast-paced shooters built around teamwork
+you enjoy using environmental destruction as a tactical tool
+you want competitive online matches with varied playstyles

Not for you if...

−you prefer solo or story-focused shooters
−you dislike relying on teammates in competitive PvP
−you want casual matches without a steep skill gap

What players say

78% of 276,553 reviews are positive · 73% of 2,251 in the last 30 days

Players praise the fast gunplay, fluid movement, team strategy, and destruction that changes each match. The most common complaint is alleged false permanent bans and an opaque appeal process; players also report uneven matchmaking and balance, cheating, and server or freezing problems.

Screenshots and trailer

THE FINALS system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 10 or later 64-bit (latest update)
Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD Ryzen R5 1600 processor
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 580
Memory: 12 GB RAM
DirectX: Version 12

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Third-party account: Embark ID (Supports Linking to Steam Account)
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 50
Steam features: Family Sharing, In-app purchases

Steam Deck: Playable

Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Full audio: English. Text only: French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Polish, Turkish.