The Finals, a new 3-player free-to-play shooter by Embark Studios, a core member of the former DICE team, officially launched on December 8th, and after several closed betas, the game quickly attracted a lot of attention on the Steam platform, hitting a simultaneous peak of 242,619 last weekend.
The Finals has been in closed beta several times this year, and has been critically acclaimed for its fast-paced terrain parkour, intense vault scramble, and fully destructible features, offering players a new shooter experience. On the Steam platform, the game has accumulated more than 30,000 player reviews, with a positive rating of 73%.
It's worth noting that while the game has received quite a few positive reviews overall, some players have commented negatively about the game's server stability, lack of servers in Oceania and South America, and balance. These problems have affected the game experience of players to a certain extent, and we hope that developers can solve these problems as soon as possible to provide a more stable and balanced game environment.
In terms of gameplay, "The Finals" cancels the traditional hero character setting, and players can choose from three different configurations: "light", "medium" and "heavy", each with different body type, health, running speed and ** equipment. This setting adds to the game's strategy and playability, as players need to choose the right character and equipment based on their game strategy and teammates.
The main gameplay of the game is that 3 teams of 9 people are thrown into a large map, waiting for the vault instructions to appear. Players who grab the vault need to go to one of the three exchange machines A, B, and C to "cash out". In Quick Battle mode, you can win by cashing out $20,000 first, and you can win the match by cashing out 2 times. This unique game rules and gameplay make the game full of tense and exciting atmosphere. 
Overall, The Finals has straightforward gameplay, diverse terrain environments, and destructible buildings that inject more variety into the battle. Like many service-based games, the game's monetization model relies heavily on Battle Pass and Cosmetic Items, but you can enjoy the game to the fullest without purchasing it, unlocking progressively and power-ups. 
The Finals has attracted the attention of a large number of players with its unique gameplay and fast-paced competitive experience. However, the issues of server stability and some game mechanics still need to be further addressed and optimized by the developers. We hope that Embark Studios will continue to improve the game and enhance the gaming experience of players, so that more players can fully enjoy the charm of this free-to-play competitive shooter.