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THE FINALS

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

Embark Studios · Released Dec 7, 2023

ActionFree To Play

Third-party account required AI-generated content disclosed

Reviews
Mostly Positive
77% of 301K
Recent reviews
Mostly Positive
74% of 2,924 in 30 days
Players
11K
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
1 week ago
Oct 29, 2026
Minimum PC
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
12 GB RAM
Full requirements

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

77% of 301,356 reviews are positive · 74% of 2,924 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.

Players over time

▼ -27% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 26,593 players on Oct 21, 2026.

Show the data
DayPlayers
Nov 7, 202610,829
Nov 6, 20267,963
Nov 5, 20267,251
Nov 4, 20267,833
Nov 3, 20268,020
Nov 2, 20268,000
Nov 1, 202610,352
Oct 31, 202610,119
Oct 30, 20268,270
Oct 29, 20267,863
Oct 28, 20268,295
Oct 27, 202618,833
Oct 26, 202618,948
Oct 25, 202621,590
Oct 24, 202622,080
Oct 23, 202622,393
Oct 22, 202623,465
Oct 21, 202626,593
Oct 20, 202614,566
Oct 18, 202613,749
Oct 17, 202613,760
Oct 16, 202612,849
Oct 15, 202612,877
Oct 14, 202612,441
Oct 13, 202613,060
Oct 11, 202612,854
Oct 10, 202612,705
Oct 9, 202612,109
Oct 8, 202612,581
Oct 7, 202611,942
Oct 6, 202612,317
Oct 4, 202611,776
Oct 3, 202611,894
Oct 2, 202611,155
Oct 1, 202610,958
Sep 30, 202610,979
Sep 29, 202611,498
Sep 27, 202611,858
Sep 26, 202612,341
Sep 25, 202611,530
Sep 24, 202611,210
Sep 23, 20265,264
Sep 23, 202611,787
Sep 22, 202611,617
Sep 21, 20267,420

Screenshots and trailer

THE FINALS screenshot 1

THE FINALS system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, 12 GB RAM.

As published by the developer.

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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

Recommended

OS
Windows 10 or later 64-bit (latest update)
Processor
Intel Core i5-9600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 processor
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT
Memory
16 GB RAM
DirectX
Version 12

Does THE FINALS have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online; PvP online. There is no single-player mode. Crossplay with other platforms is declared.

Does THE FINALS run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • 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

PC version details

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

Does THE FINALS use AI-generated content?

Yes. The developers disclose AI-generated content on the game's Steam page:

During the development process, we may use procedural- and AI-based tools to assist with content creation. In all such cases, the final product reflects the creativity and expression of our own development team. Examples include voiceover audio where we utilize text-to-speech tools to e.g. generate the audio of our in-game commentators Scotty & June.

The statement mentions: Voices

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

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