The Finals Opens Closed-Alpha Sign-ups
Sign-ups are now open for the upcoming PC closed alpha test of The Finals. That may not be the name of a game many are familiar with yet, but it could be soon.The Finals is an upcoming competitive multiplayer shooter for PC, where teams of players battle each other in what's described as «escalating tournaments.» Obviously, there's a lot left for developer Embark Studios to share about The Finals, but that's hopefully an area where the closed alpha test can help.
Accompanying the announcement of The Finals alpha tests, Embark shared a trailer showcasing some gameplay highlights. To say the clips were anything less than exhilarating would be an understatement. 3-player squads are shown in intense firefights, throwing explosive items through the air, using dynamic foam bombs to trip up opponents, and causing environmental destruction that leads to buildings falling to pieces. How that translates into a full match remains to be seen.
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The closed alpha test itself will officially start on September 29, much sooner than anyone likely expected. As would be expected of a closed playtest, it's an invite-only test. In order to get access, players will need to request access through the game's Steam page. There's a button on The Finals' profile just below «Add to your wishlist» that says «Request Access.» If invited, the Steam user will be given an official notification.
There's no word at the moment regarding how long the playtest will last, how many players will be invited, or much else. What is confirmed is that the playtest will be highly restrictive. Players won't be allowed to stream or take screen captures during the test. That's because this is an early build of The Finals, which Embark says has
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