Embark Studios has revealed its first multiplatform Open Beta for Finals, the team-based shooter that will be released as a free-to-play title. The new testing window is scheduled to run from October 26 to November 5 across Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Steam. Fans of online combat can expect cross-play and shared progression across PC and consoles, along with fresh content that expands the game’s evolving battlefield universe. This Open Beta marks another step in testing the game’s live services, server stability, and cross-platform balance ahead of the full launch. — Embark Studios
If you’re not familiar with Finals, it’s a squad-focused shooter that emphasizes destructive environments and dynamic map interactions. Built by industry veterans who helped shape acclaimed titles in the Battlefield franchise, Finals has undergone multiple Closed Beta sessions that allowed players to experience its distinctive arenas—whether navigating the glassy towers of central Seoul or the sun-soaked corners of Monaco’s old town perched near the Riviera. The ongoing testing has helped refine how structures crumble and how players move through interactive space, aiming to deliver a competitive but chaotic thrill that rewards strategic teamwork. — Embark Studios
New stage: Skyway Stadium
In this Open Beta, players will see Skyway Stadium join the existing lineup of maps, bringing a new arena that adds verticality and pace to the action. The beta also introduces Bank-It, a fresh game mode where four teams of three compete to gather and secure coins, with the round winner determined by the squad that either reaches the coin cap first or preserves their currency by the end. Alongside these additions, progress from PC will transfer to consoles, ensuring players can carry their efforts across platforms. The Open Beta will feature a free Battle Pass with 16 permanent rewards that players can unlock and preserve when the game launches in full. — Embark Studios
Finals Open Beta for PC and Console
The aim of this testing phase is to consolidate improvements made in earlier trials, highlighting server resilience, back-end stability, and the agility to patch across all supported platforms. It also provides essential feedback on user experiences across different consoles and controllers, helping the team fine-tune movement, shooting feel, and overall balance before the final release. — Embark Studios
Lots of ingredients to try
Players have already explored the cobblestone streets of Monaco, taken to the highest rooftops in downtown Seoul, and now will push into a stadium that continually reshapes itself. Bank-It returns as a core mode that emphasizes quick, action-packed clashes, with teams racing to accumulate coins while defending their interests. The scheduled updates also bring new weapons, gadgets, and abilities for players to experiment with, expanding the strategic choices available in battles. Equal emphasis is placed on performance, smooth movement, and teamwork, all intended to deliver a more responsive and satisfying multiplayer experience. The launch trailer offers a sneak peek at the chaos and spectacle players can expect. — Embark Studios
According to the developers, the Open Beta will feature 20 weapons, 26 gadgets, and 9 skills for players to select, alongside ongoing improvements to performance and game feel. This ongoing testing phase is designed to refine mechanics, ensure reliable cross‑platform play, and gather feedback that will shape the final release. — Embark Studios