Embark Studios, the developers of the highly anticipated first-person shooter game, THE FINALS, are facing a major problem with cheaters during the open beta. Despite their efforts to address the issue, players are skeptical about the effectiveness of their actions.
In response to the growing outcry from the community, Embark Studios reached out to players via the game’s Discord server on October 30th. They acknowledged the severity of the cheating problem and assured players that they are actively working on improving the situation. However, players remain unconvinced.
Embark Studios urged players to utilize the reporting system and provide evidence in the form of screenshots and clips. However, many players find this process tedious and suggested implementing an automatic clip recording feature, similar to other popular games like Dota 2 and Counter-Strike.
Some players criticized Embark’s decision to use Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC), as it has proven to be ineffective in other games like Apex Legends and Fortnite. They hope that EAC is only a temporary solution and that Embark has a stronger anti-cheat system in development, such as VALORANT’s Vanguard, for the game’s full release.
The community also suggested increasing the number of available servers and implementing region-locking based on ping restrictions. Many players reported encountering hackers from China, and this issue has been raised in the past with games like PUBG.
Dealing with cheaters is an ongoing battle for game developers, as cheat providers constantly adapt to new measures. While some solutions may be more effective, they often come at a higher cost to implement and maintain.
However, Embark Studios must take the issue of hacking seriously if they want to ensure the long-term success of THE FINALS. The beta version of the game is set to conclude on Sunday, November 5th.
| Time | Score |
|---|---|
| October 30th | Embark Studios addresses cheating concerns in THE FINALS open beta |
| October 30th | Players express skepticism about the effectiveness of Embark’s actions |
| October 30th | Embark Studios encourages players to use the reporting system and provide evidence |
| October 30th | Players suggest implementing an automatic clip recording feature to combat cheating |
| October 30th | Some players criticize the use of Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) and hope for a stronger solution |
| October 30th | Community suggests increasing servers and region-locking to address hacking issues |
| October 30th | Dealing with cheaters is an ongoing battle for game developers |
| October 30th | Embark Studios must take hacking seriously for the success of THE FINALS |
| November 5th | Beta version of THE FINALS set to conclude |
Source: DOTESPORTS
