The Finals: Burning Questions Answered

While everyone was dissecting or championing the Game Awards nominees, a stealthy new Battle Royale took over major platforms: The Finals. Coming from Embark Studios, The Finals introduces a novel spin on squad-based showdowns with thematic mechanics. Of course, the game’s enigmatic release might leave you with some questions. Here, we’ve compiled the key FAQs about The Finals, each paired with succinct, straightforward answers.

Is The Finals Free to Play?

Developed by Embark Studios, The Finals is a free-to-play Battle Royale available for download at no cost on platforms such as Steam or your respective game store. It also offers optional premium features like the Battle Pass, which can be acquired separately for $19.99.

What Are the System Requirements?

To run The Finals, you need a 64-bit Windows 10/11 with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 580 graphics. As for the other specs, the recommended components are the Core i5-6600K or AMD Ryzen R5 1600 processor, 12 GB of RAM, and at least 18 GB of free storage.

What Is The Finals File Size on Xbox, PS5, and PC?

The download size on PS5 is 9.12 GB, the smallest among all. On Xbox, The Finals is as big as 15.64 GB, and on PC, the file size is 17.2 GB. The Finals boasts a more manageable file size than games like Valorant, which offer similar visuals while occupying ~30 GB of hard disk.

Can You Play The Finals on Steam Deck?

Unfortunately, you cannot run The Finals on Steam Decks. The reason is that the game utilizes Easy Anti-Cheat, an incompatible firewall. EAC is currently causing the game to crash on Valve’s handhelds, and whether the developers will patch the issue is unclear.

What Game Modes Are in The Finals?

The Finals launched with three game modes: Quick Cash, Bank It, and Tournament. The last one, the Tournament, is divided into Ranked and Unranked matches, which allow players to climb the leaderboard. The other two modes (Quick Cash and Bank It) involve squad vs. squad matches centered around collecting or stealing money.

Is There Crossplay in The Finals?

Yes, The Finals features crossplay between all three platforms: PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. The setting is on from the get-go, and you will be teamed up with or against players regardless of their platform. However, the crossplay feature is optional and can be toggled off from the Settings.

What Carries Over from Open Beta?

The only items that carry over from Open Beta are cosmetics. Your rank, level, and overall progress will reset upon joining the Alpha version. This is to ensure all players start off equally and the matchmaking is fair.