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Destructive shooter The Finals hasn't performed as well as expected, says publisher


Destruction-focused free-to-play shooter The Finals has seen "lower than expected" performance according to publisher N…

"The launch of Season 2 in March created a short-lived increase in player metrics," it explained in its Q1 2024 earnings report, "but delivered lower-than-expected retention and revenue." Watch on YouTube And while revenue in North America and Europe was up ¥9.9 billion, primary due to The Finals and Dave the Diver, it was ultimately less than forecast, with strong performances by other titles in its portfolio - EA Sports FC Online, EA Sports FC Mobile, and Blue Archive - being "partially offset" by The Finals' "lower-than-expected" performance, according to Nexon. Eurogamer contributor Rick Lane called The Finals a multiplayer that "dazzles in the moment" in his three star review, despite a "broader issue with artistic vision."

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