Things The Finals Does Differently To Fellow FPS Games

Among many of the upcoming FPS titles, with the likes of Call of Duty, Ubisoft's XDefiant, and consistent updates to Halo Infinite and Battlefield 2042, The Finals stands as one of the most promising. Despite some criticisms of its free-to-play nature and the controversial use of AI for voice acting, the open beta of the title has managed to engage thousands of players specifically for its enthralling fast-paced gameplay.

Heavy body type with a grenade launcher in The Finals

The Finals: Best Heavy Build

Smash the competition in The Finals with these three Heavy builds that take advantage of all the best things the class has to offer.

With competition in the realm of FPS games ramping up, there are many reasons for players and fans of the genre to keep an eye on The Finals, as it offers a departure from what most are accustomed to with its game modes.

5 Destructive Environments

Destructible Buildings and Environments Are Present In Multiple Single Player Open-World Games

While it is very important to mention and be aware of the Battlefield franchise and its previous games such as Battlefield 4 and 1 featuring destructive environments, Dice's current title 2042 has taken it down a notch. Despite destruction still being present within Battlefield 2042, it is not close to the level it was previously at, and the developers who were responsible for previous titles are developing The Finals at Embark Studios.

Since there are very few FPS multiplayer titles that take advantage of open space maps for destructive environments within gameplay, The Finals has this as a major selling point. Using Unreal Engine 5, developers appear to have been able to take in-game destruction to its full extent, maintaining good frames per second while chaos ensues in every competitive match.

4 Domination, Capture, & Oddball All In One

Players Can Protect Themselves With Goo Grenades While Cashing In

When considering new multiplayer FPS titles, many players have often voiced complaints of monotony with game modes. While modes such as team deathmatch, domination, and more are all still favored, fans have been hoping for modes that will change things up and give players another challenge. With The Finals, developers at Embark have combined most of the popular FPS game modes into one fast-paced and engaging known as Quick Cash.

The Finals: Best Weapons

Not all weapons in The Finals are made equal; this guide will help players pick the best gun for each class.

Similar to Halo's Oddball along with domination and capture present in a large majority of FPS multiplayer games, players will find themselves on the move constantly attempting to unlock a vault of cash and run to a cashout location while fending off opponents. This creates an exciting spectacle as it results in opponents taking buildings down completely in an attempt to steal the shine of each game.

3 Multiple Player Builds

Players Have Three Different Builds To Choose From

Unlike Call of Duty and Battlefield, The Finals features classes in a special way that adheres to different playing styles. With light, medium, and heavy builds, players can choose these Contestants based on whether they prefer faster and agile movement which would align with a light build, or a Contestant that enters the stage with brute force and durability. The choice to choose any weapon is omitted on this occasion, as only specific classes can utilize certain weapons.

Picking a light build will result in weapons such as SMGs, Pistols, or Snipers ready for selection. While all three of the classes may contain similar weapons mainly in the aspect of Shotguns, they all maintain different statistics and damage numbers, that offer a balanced experience overall.

2 No Weapons Attachments

Weapon Skins For Certain Weapons Change Certain Animations

In light of balancing out the multiplayer modes for a fair experience for all, the weapon attachments that many FPS players may be accustomed to are completely removed here. Instead of the use of optics, stocks, underbarrels, or anything that could give players a boost with the weapon they decide to use, developers at Embark appear to have pushed for players to rely on skill in The Finals.

This also avoids any complaints or potential issues with weapons being too overpowered or weapons needing future nerfs, which tends to be a consistent problem with other modern-day FPS multiplayer games. If developers can stick with this throughout the game's life cycle, it could reap huge benefits for both Embark and players.

1 In-Game Commentary

Audience & Spectator Presence Throughout Each Match

A pivotal part of the entire experience within The Finals is the voice acting present among not only the players' chosen contestants but also the narration over events in the match. When opponents among the three teams are engaging in intense gun battles, this adds to the atmosphere and can often serve as a great way of informing players of what is happening elsewhere on the map.

Regardless of the controversy surrounding the voice acting, this is an element that has been previously used in franchises such as Halo, but developers at Embark have tuned this up to another level by adding crowd ambiance and frequent commentary. With the presence of battle passes and updates with new seasons along the line once The Finals releases, this can very well see updates and additions made to fit more in line with different circumstances in each match or tournament players decide to choose.