The Finals, Embark Studio's Free-To-Play Shooter, Is Out Right Now

<p><img loading="lazy" src="https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/body_default/public/2023/12/07/2578ff5f/the_finals_release_date_surprise_launch_december_first_person_shooter.jpg" width="800" height="450" alt="Embark Studios The Finals Release Date December 7 Surprise Launch The Game Awards 2023" typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-body-default" /></p> <p>The Finals, <a href="https://www.gameinformer.com/product/the-finals">the free-to-play, team-based shooter from Embark Studios</a>, is out right now. The team surprise launched it during The Game Awards 2023, and you can download and hop into the first-person shooter action right now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam.&nbsp;</p> <p>With tonight's surprise launch, Season 1 of The Finals has begun, sending players into the glitz, glam, and neon lights of Las Vegas. This new arena is filled with slot machines, boxers, UFOs, and more, according to a press release.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Check out The Finals surprise launch trailer for yourself below</strong>:&nbsp;</p> <iframe width="560" height="315" frameBorder="0" allow="autoplay" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DiSDlPc7r0g" width="640"></iframe> <p>"We started Embark to re-imagine how games are made and what they can become," creative director Gustav Tilleby writes in a press release. "The Finals is our first game to release, and a great embodiment of that vision. The Finals isn't another battle royale, military sim, or tactical FPS – there are plenty of those out there. It's an entirely new take on shooters."</p> <p>Tilleby adds that it's been amazing and humbling to see the community's response to The Finals. The team says now that the game is live, it is laser-focused on ensuring a great experience for the community while delivering surprises along the way.&nbsp;</p> <p>The Finals is out right now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam.&nbsp;</p> <p><em>Are you hopping into The Finals tonight? Let us know in the comments below!</em></p>