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The Finals

Review · Action · PC · PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series S/X

The Finals

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 23 May 2026

PC · PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series S/X

Embark Studios · 2023

LumiScore

45/100

Caution

Growth (BDS)

64

Risk (RIS)

66

Daily limit

60min

Age guidance

T

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.70
B2Social-emotional
0.50
B3Motor
0.70

The Finals offers intense team-based strategic combat with highly destructible environments, promoting problem-solving, spatial awareness, and strategic thinking. It encourages teamwork and communication in a dynamic setting.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.70
R2Monetization
0.58
R3Social risk
0.67

As a free-to-play competitive shooter with microtransactions, The Finals presents risks of dopamine manipulation through variable rewards, streak mechanics, and infinite play loops, and monetization pressure for cosmetic customization. The highly competitive environment also carries a risk of social comparison, identity/self-worth issues, and competitive toxicity.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–50/mo.
Avg playtime~3 hReviewedMay 2026How scores are calculated →

Parents ask…

Is The Finals safe for kids?

LumiKin gives The Finals a LumiScore of 45/100. There are notable risks worth knowing before letting kids play.

How long should kids play The Finals?

LumiKin's recommended play time for The Finals is Up to 1 hour/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of The Finals?

As a free-to-play competitive shooter with microtransactions, The Finals presents risks of dopamine manipulation through variable rewards, streak mechanics, and infinite play loops, and monetization pressure for cosmetic customization. The highly competitive environment also carries a risk of social comparison, identity/self-worth issues, and competitive toxicity.