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ARC RAIDERS | Pre-Order Now!

The Rust Belt awaits! Pre-Orders are avaialble for ARC Raiders now! Get the Deluxe Edition to earn the exclusive Astro Bundle. Haven’t played yet? Don’t miss our Server Slam open test happening from Oct 17-19! It’s free to join, so invite your friends and get ready to head Topside, Raiders!
ARC Raiders will launch on October 30.
Creating a Dynamism Shooter | THE FINALS

When we started making THE FINALS, we wanted to bring together all the things we always loved in games: Dynamism! In this episode of MAKING THE FINALS, our Creative Director, Gustav Tilleby Silow, explains Dynamism and walks us through the journey of making the world’s first Dynamism Shooter.
THE FINALS | GAME TIME

Season 8 is here! This is the main event, Contestants. With all eyes on the grandest of stages, if there ever was a moment to play your best, this is it. The game is on. The greatest gameshow on Earth is back for another season! This is THE FINALS.
Super Cashball! | THE FINALS

Come play SUPER CASHBALL, the limited-time sports-themed event where you battle 5v5 to get the Cashball through the goal! Complete daily contracts to earn tickets so you can spin the Super Cashball Wheel and earn prizes!
THE FINALS | Season 7

Welcome to THE DIVIDE! The new Season of THE FINALS starts NOW! Choose between VAIIYA and CNS, play with new Gadgets, and fight on both sides of the Rift in NOZOMI/CITADEL, the new map. SEE YOU IN THE ARENA!
THE FINALS | Heavy Hitters

Play the Limited Time Event where EVERYONE plays as a Heavy! Swing a sledgehammer in this relentless 5v5 Platform Fighter mode. The only way to win? Knock your enemies clean off the edge of the all-new Pop Drop Arena.
ARC Raiders | Thank you, Raiders!

ARC activity on the surface has receded for now. So you can take it easy for a while, get some rest, stretch your legs, maybe take Scrappy for a walk? Just don't wander too far. The Rust Belt never stays quiet for long.
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THE FINALS | Play the Close Quarters Event

The Mid-Season Update for Season 6 of THE FINALS is here and with it comes an all new Limited-Time Event: Close Quarters! We’ve dropped a brand new map, lots of rewards, and some Team Deathmatch action along with balance changes and updates!
THE FINALS | Play Season 6 Now

This is the season of RISING STARS! Play now to experience Team Deathmatch, new maps for Power Shift, Quick Play progression, and three new weapons (including the Minigun!)
THE FINALS | Valentine's Day

Complete contracts to win tickets and spin the Wheel of Love this Valentine’s Day! Don’t miss the heart-pounding action! SEE YOU IN THE ARENA!
THE FINALS | Season 5 Starts Now

Join the NEXT STAGE of THE FINALS by jumping into Season 5 and experiencing the brand new Bernal map, new weapons, gadgets and so much more!
THE FINALS | World Tour Emerald Tier

It ain’t easy being green… but it’s worth a try! Win tournaments and unlock every Emerald reward in Season 3! Play THE FINALS World Tour now!
THE FINALS | Terminal Attack

Play the new gamemode Terminal Attack! No revives. No Healing. One Life. Try it now!
THE FINALS | Easter Event

Hop hop hop into the Bunny Bash! SYS$HORIZON is decked out for Easter, play Power Shift with a limited loadout!
THE FINALS | Season 2 OST

CNS proudly presents….composed by our own Carl Strandberg with help from the audio team…THE FINALS S2 | HACKED SOUNTRACK. Listen now!
THE FINALS | Season 2 Trailer

Watch the S2 trailernowand get ready to join CNS in changing the game with all new gadgets and abilities! Including a new map, a 5v5 mode, weapons, and more!
THE FINALS | Smoking Guns Event

Get into THE FINAL and join the action in Old West Monaco! In this Limited Time Event, you can earn the High Noon Noir outfit by cashing in contracts.
THE FINALS | Original Soundtrack

The soundtrack of THE FINALS is available! The Season 1 soundtrack offers equal parts futuristic and nostalgic and is performed by an orchestra.
THE FINALS | Valentine's Day Event

Love is in the Arena! Earn rewards and the hearts of the audience as you fight it out in the arena and turn in contracts in exchange for lovely gifts!
THE FINALS | Steal The Spotlight Event

In this limited Mid-season Event: the lights are out and cashout stations are guarded by turrets and tripwires in this special Solo Bank It mode!
THE FINALS | Winter Holiday Event

SNOWBALL FIGHT! Join the fun in Holly Jolly Monaco — with snowmen, ornaments, and gifts for all the good contestants!
THE FINALS | SEASON 1

Available now! Enter the Arena and compete in the world-famous, free-to-play, combat-centered game show!
THE FINALS Open Beta Trailer

Watch the Open Beta Trailer.
Meet The Makers

This official Embark podcast features conversations with game-makers on their journey into the land of game development.
What’s next for ARC Raiders

Sign up for Playtesting on Steam for a chance to join the upcoming ARC Raiders Closed Alpha.
Making THE FINALS: Capturing Authentic Sound

In episode 1 of our series, Audio Director Andreas Almström takes you on a sonic journey to mimic the soundscape of a dense city.
AI-powered animation

Overhauling our animation workflow with machine learning, teaching AI-agents to walk.
Our continued journey

An update on where we are, what we’re working on, and where we’re heading.
One-click photogrammetry

Automating photogrammetry with a one-click tool that turns scan data into in-game assets.
Blender in game dev

Character artist Daniel Bystedt details why Blender is great for game development.
Making games in new ways

The way we build games is changing completely, with new technologies, mindset and tools.