The Finals has awesome physics, clever teamwork, and great gunplay. But sometimes Kevin just sits there and tries on clothes.
Anyone who reads my articles from time to time has long known about my passion for The Finals. This free shooter from the developers of Arc Raiders has kept me hooked ever since its 2023 release. A few of the obvious reasons are:
- the phenomenal level destruction
- a huge variety of tactical gadgets
- the focus on teamwork
- varied seasonal updates
But of course, you’ve all known that for a long time. However, a completely different aspect that fascinates me so much about The Finals,is the character editor. And people talk far too little about it.
I’m a Barbie girl, in a shooter world
I hate to admit it, but some nights I playThe Finals without ever even setting foot in the arena. Instead, I spend hours experimenting with new outfits.
Because while most other shooters only offer completely fixed skins (or at most one uniform slot and one head slot), The Finals has an incredibly granular system for cosmetics.
I can mix and match headwear, masks, pants, shoes, scarves, tattoos, hairstyles, backpacks, and countless other elements however I please. There’s even nail polish and various contact lenses.
Using the various sets or individual pieces, I can freely put together my dream outfit. This is usually only possible in life simulation games, some RPGs, or dress-up games. Other shooters like CoD, Battlefield, or Rainbow Six, however, look incredibly outdated compared to this level of creative freedom.
Cyborgs and Knights
For my street ninja dude (on the left here), for example, I combined urban-style clothes with orange accents, added a Kasa-style hat, and, of course, equipped him with ninja stars.
My banker character wears a suit, an expensive watch, and polished shoes, and I gave my cyberpunk colleague glowing cyber eyes, futuristic neon colors, and a robotic voice.
In the new medieval-themed season, I ran into a group that looked like a classic D&D party, with a mage, a warrior, and an archer—complete with knight’s armor, a wizard’s hat, and all the trimmings.
There are virtually no limits to the imagination (and, thanks to the game show setting, there’s hardly any need to maintain the visual identity of The Finals).
Is it all just bought?
I find combining and coordinating new outfits surprisingly fun, and every season delivers new fashion options with tons of fresh items.
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Of course, there’s also a monetization strategy at play here for the developer: As a Free-to-Play title, The Finals is primarily funded through the sale of cosmetic extras. I’m well aware of this, and ultimately, everyone has to decide for themselves whether—and how much—real money they can and should spend on a digital wardrobe.
However, The Finals remains fair in that I can always buy individual pieces from complete sets. If I only like the gloves from a new eight-piece bundle, I’ll just buy those. Plus, new accessories are often available for free through events and the free tracks in the Battle Pass.
And now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to equip my new Viking warrior with the most powerful beard possible.
