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The PlayStation 4 version of free-to-play multiplayer first-person shooter THE FINALS will end service on March 18, 2026 alongside the start of the game's tenth season, developer Embark Studios announced.

THE FINALS first launched for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam on December 7, 2023, followed by PlayStation 4 on December 12, 2024.

By the time the PlayStation 4 version ends service, it will have been in operation for one year and three months.

Here is the full message from Embark Studios on the PlayStation 4 version's end of service:

When Season 10 begins (March 18, 2026), we'll be retiring THE FINALS on PlayStation 4 and focusing our support on current generation hardware.

From that point on you'll need to play there to keep enjoying the game. Your progress and purchases will be stored in your Embark ID and will transfer to anywhere you choose to play.

We're incredibly grateful to everyone who's been part of the PlayStation 4 community. See you in the Arena!

Source - Gematsu

 

[onQ123]

The hell? Lol

Did they port it to PS4 just to see if it was possible?

That's crazy

 

[adamsapple]

Wasn't the PS4 version a very late port in the first place?

Looks like it didn't get them the minimum number of new users .

 

[Forth]

I really enjoyed my couple of days with this last week after jumping off BF6 and loving Arc Raiders so I wanted to try their other game and all I can say is that Embark are one hella of a talented team.
But the chase the loot gameplay was just not something I wanted to add to my Arc Raiders and Destiny 2 game time.
Still it's a really fun game with so many possibilities.

 

[Redneckerz]

The hell? Lol

Did they port it to PS4 just to see if it was possible?

That's crazy

Yep, UE5 on PS4. And guess what, Splitgate 2 is also on UE5 and also for XBO.

Finals PS4 runs decent tho!

 

[memoryman3]

Marvel Rivals next???

 

[ShadyAcshuns]

What a shitty thing to do.

 

[viveks86]

Did the PS4 port have all that procedural destruction as well?

 

[EN250]

What a waste of resourses lol, PS4 should be let alone already, crossgen games in 2025 fml...

 

[Three]

They should make an exception and let you stream the PS5 version on PS4 if you have a sub. It will probably not be a great experience streaming a twitch shooter but at least it would have been something for those that got it for the old PS4 to continue playing.