The Finals Becomes 'Top Free Game' On Xbox Following Impressive Launch

What do you think of it so far?

by Fraser Gilbert Tue 19th Dec 2023

Is it us, or does it feel like The Game Awards was forever ago?! It's actually only been a couple of weeks since the big event, during which we were treated to a free shadow drop in the form of the new first-person shooter, The Finals.

Ever since then, the game has continued to prove popular on the Xbox Store, currently sitting in the "Top Free Game" position in the UK and US ahead of the likes of Fortnite and Call of Duty: Warzone. While it probably won't remain in that position forever, it's definitely off to a very impressive start.

We're also starting to see a few outlets publishing reviews for The Finals, with IGN and VideoGamer awarding it a score of 8/10, and Rock, Paper, Shotgun calling it "the most exciting new multiplayer shooter in years".

How about you though? Have you had a chance to try The Finals yet, and if so, what are your thoughts? We've already seen a few people include it in their Pure Xbox Game of the Year vote - is it that good in your eyes? Let us know!

How are you finding The Finals so far on Xbox? Tell us down in the comments section below.

What Score Would You Give The Finals So Far? (86 votes)

10/10 (Outstanding)6%
9/10 (Excellent)16%
8/10 (Great)14%
7/10 (Good)14%
6/10 (Not Bad)3%
5/10 (Average)5%
4/10 (Poor) 0%
3/10 (Bad) 0%
2/10 (Terrible) 0%
1/10 (Abysmal) 0%
I haven't played it yet, but I will!17%
I haven't played it yet, and I probably won't24%

Fraser is the News Editor at Pure Xbox, where he spends his time reporting on the biggest stories in the world of Xbox and beyond.

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Cherip-the-Ripper
Tue 19th Dec 2023

Game's great. Played two consecutive days with the same two dudes and had a great time with it.
They did some marginal improvements over the beta now all that's left is to see if they can add meaningful updates over time.
Like Kaloudz says the only thing that can bring it down is lack of support.

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BowsersBuddy
Tue 19th Dec 2023

It Is brilliant. If they keep updating it now and then with new maps etc, then I can see this one being popular for a long time. I have only played a handful of matches, and only tend to get online with a friend once or twice a week, so our progress is always pretty slow…but I can see us coming back to this quite regularly.

3
InterceptorAlpha
Tue 19th Dec 2023

Made up of ex Bad Company devs, it makes me fantasize on what Bad Company 3 could have been.

I'm still confused why the store page says 48 players though when it is 12 max.

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BacklogBrad
Tue 19th Dec 2023

I have only played a few rounds but initial impression is good. I think it is more fun than the warzone/apex model.

I don't believe the gaas bubble has burst like many have claimed.

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Cherip-the-Ripper
Tue 19th Dec 2023

@InterceptorAlpha maybe that's a tournament thing.
4 groups of 4 teams consisting of 3 each.
Factually correct.

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InterceptorAlpha
Tue 19th Dec 2023

@Cherip-the-Ripper Well the 48 players would require them to all be in the same game as that's what the player count on the listing is for.

So if that's the case they must have some maps hidden away be cause no map so far is suitable for that many players.

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BowsersBuddy
Tue 19th Dec 2023

@InterceptorAlpha it is the tournament mode, not 48 players at once https://dotesports.com/the-finals/news/how-many-players-can-play-the-finals

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InterceptorAlpha
Tue 19th Dec 2023

@BowsersBuddy Web page doesn't load due to adblocker for sites like that. I'll take your word for it though. Really a shame though and misleading. AFAIK no game has listed asynchronous mode player counts like this on Xbox.

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BowsersBuddy
Tue 19th Dec 2023

@InterceptorAlpha yeah, to be honest I think one of the main things i like about are the smaller player numbers, but I do appreciate that for those who wants the bigger maps etc it would be disappointing.

It’s just great to have a fun game with that level of destruction again, I would love to see this back in battlefield again. It’s literally the thing that made it so unique back in the day for me!

10
GuyinPA75
Tue 19th Dec 2023

The trailer really told me nothing other than lot of shooting and what seems to destructable environments like Battlefield. But I'm not even sure if that impressions are correct?

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ParsnipHero
Tue 19th Dec 2023

Would love to play this but there's only so much time in the day/week/month. A lot going on before and during Christmas too.

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BowsersBuddy
Tue 19th Dec 2023

@GuyinPA75 well there is a fair bit of shooting and destruction, but it’s pretty tactical too. It’s not team deathmatch. The mode I have played is 3 teams of 3, and you are trying to loot/defend safes of cash. There will be videos explaining it better than I am, but if you like multiplayer fps it’s worth a look.

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GuyinPA75
Tue 19th Dec 2023

@BowsersBuddy OK will have look into it more. Usually I'm death match only and despise objective modes. But I absolutely love Battlefield conquest over death match every time. Depends on the gameplay I'm guessing. Halo objective modes are the absolute worst in my thoughts. But others love some halo capture the flag.