The Finals continues to enjoy a streak of popularity in the competitive space, even if player numbers are starting to decline. It’s the natural path any title takes, and by the time the Season Two update rolls out next month, the count will soar once again. Recently, the game’s publisher, Nexon, released a financial update that spoke about the success of The Finals at length. The publisher stressed that The Finals has a bright future and has become ‘a new and sustainable pillar of Nexon’s global franchise strategy’.

Following the game’s ‘shadow release’ in December, more than 10 million players found their way into the arena within a matter of days. Nexon highlighted that this growth massively exceeded expectations and helped to balance out shortfalls in its portfolio through 2023. It was said that The Finals had ‘the strongest start of any Virtual World in Nexon’s history’, and that timeline stretches back some thirty years, proving that The Finals isn’t just a flash in the pan.

The Strength of The Finals

As a free-to-play shooter boasting bright colours, high-octane gunplay, and destructive elements, The Finals was always bound to succeed somewhat. It’s a solid title that has been masterfully developed by former Battlefield devs, and that shines through in how buildings can be decimated by gunfire and explosions. There are unique elements in the game’s abilities, character models, and maps, and the entire thing has been built to accommodate a competitive ecosystem.

There’s no indication yet of what The Finals’ esports scene will look like, but I’m sure it’s on the way.

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In the recent financial update, Nexon spoke proudly about the success of The Finals:

‘THE FINALS launched against a murderer’s row of entrenched games franchises, backed by massive marketing budgets. Just two weeks after the December 8 launch, THE FINALS scaled to more than 10 million installs, broke into the top five most popular games on Steam and decisively outperformed our internal estimate for December. The successful launch of THE FINALS offers a breath of fresh air for players and a sea
change in the business of developing and marketing games.’

It has been such a monumental success that Nexon has recognised the title as a major pillar going forward. As other titles in Nexon’s portfolio underperformed in 2023, The Finals shored up the holes in the book and came out on top for the firm. There’s plenty left in the tank, too – as a live service game, The Finals will be updated with a regular cadence to keep players engaged.

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