The Finals: Lore Explained – What is the story behind the game?

Destruction is key in The Finals. The latest free multiplayer game has taken the players by storm, generating a whopping 10 million player base in a short amount of time. However, there remains a question about the lore of the game: is there a story behind the game or is it just a typical run-of-the-mill multiplayer shooter?

Turns out, the game does have a bit of story behind it.

1. Does The Finals have lore?

The Finals does have lore. It takes place about 75 years in the future, roughly around the year 2100. It is the greatest virtual game show on the planet, with a global fan base, and is considered a window to a bigger world outside of the real one – known as the Meatspace.

However, most people spend their time in the Virtual World. Contestants join through VR technology to access the hyper-realistic Arenas and fight for fame, riches, and the favour of generous seasonal Sponsors. The Arenas are based on real-world locations and have a day and night cycle. 

2. Who are the Sponsors in The Finals

Sponsors want exposure to the game show’s massive audience for their brand and products/services in The Finals. All sponsored gear is a sign of success for contestants. It is every contestant’s dream to be noticed by a sponsor and wear their gear in the game.

Sponsors play a major role in The Finals, as they serve as the medium for the world and narrative of the game. Here are all the Sponsors who have been featured in the game up to now:

I. Ospuze – Season 0 Sponsor

Ospuze is an energy drink brand in The Finals. It is an official sponsor of the Monaco Arena.

II. Iseul-T – Season 0 Sponsor

Iseul-T, the South Korean fashion-wear brand, is the official sponsor of the Seoul Arena.

III. Volpe – Season 1 Sponsor

Volpe, the company behind the VR tech that makes The Finals possible, is the official sponsor of the Skyway Stadium Arena.

IV. Holtow – Season 1 Sponsor

Holtow is an insurance company, focusing on protecting digital assets. It is the official sponsor of the Las Vegas Arena.

Even though the game doesn’t feature much lore, it’s still nice to be updated with the bits of the world within it. That’s all you need to know about the lore in The Finals. For more guides on the game, check out the link below:

3. About The Finals

The Finals is a free-to-play first-person shooter, developed and published by Nexon subsidiary Embark Studios. The game focuses on team-based matches on maps with a destructible environment, where players are encouraged to use the dynamic environment to their advantage.