Summary
The Finalsdeveloper Embark Studios has announced its first venture into the world of esports, officially confirming a $100,000 Major for Q4 2025. Fans ofThe Finalsare patiently waiting for news on the game’s highly anticipated Season 6 update, which should be launching sometime in March. However, those looking to put their skills to the test will be able to jump into the shooter’s very first esports tournament later this year.
Although there has yet to be an official announcement from Embark Studios, the in-game countdown states that Season 6 will be launching later this month. With only a couple of weeks left to go,teases forThe FinalsSeason 6have already begun. Back in February, the developer posted a cryptic video that, while revealing very little, was likely the first teaser for the game’s upcoming season. In a recent Reddit AMA, Embark Studios also responded to fans who were continuously requesting a medieval-style map be added to the game. In response, the developers said they would love to bring such a map toThe Finals, especially because of Sweden’s history.
The Finals Announces 2025 Major Tournament
While there is still no official news surroundingThe Finals' next major content update, Embark Studios has revealed the game’s first Major tournament for 2025. In a newblog post, Embark Studios' Community Lead, Oscar Lundberg, officially announced thatThe Finalsis “on the road to esports.” The Major 2025 tournament will take place in Q4 2025 with a massive $100,000 up for grabs. The studio confirmed that there will be an in-person LAN event and open qualifiers, meaning anyone can jump in and put their skills to the test. While there are still plenty more details to be revealed, Embark did reveal that some important preparations are underway to ensureThe Finalsis ready to support high-level competition.
Esports in video gamescontinue to grow each year, withThe Finalsbecoming the latest shooter to venture into the competitive scene. To prepare for the Major 2025 tournament,The Finalshas confirmed that Season 6 will feature various new features and improvements. First of all, fans can expect to find enhanced private match experiences, with “more control” for players and organizers. Season 6 will also feature an upgraded spectator mode to allow for a better viewing experience for fans and analysts. Finally, there will be new ranked tournament privacy settings for UI and HUD adjustments to make matches fairer and more balanced.
Embark says there are more updates still to come, as this is “just the beginning” for the game’s competitive format. Despite the fact that 2024 wasa rough year forThe Finals, with its player count dropping dramatically on Steam, that clearly hasn’t prevented Embark Studios from going all out with its new esports venture. Parent company Nexon also said in May 2024 thatThe Finalshad fallen short of its expectations. Although the title has been reviewed positively by fans and critics, the shooter appears to be struggling when it comes to player retention. Hopefully, with a new venture into the world of esports,The Finalscould see a much-needed boost in players.
