Summary

  • Instant kills from the C4 and canister combo in The Finals have frustrated players, leading to demands for changes and suggestions on nerfing the C4.
  • The game has received widespread acclaim and attention, but has also faced issues with cheaters, server problems, and glitches.
  • Players have discussed the C4/canister combo, with some suggesting changes like making C4 ineffective on carry-ables or causing canisters to nosedive if they have attachments.

Instant kills from the C4 and canister combo in The Finals have been an issue that some players are frustrated about. These players demand changes to be made to the combo, with some even providing suggestions online on properly nerfing the C4.

The Finals is a first-person online multiplayer shooter with highly destructible environments and various gadgets. Since its release, the game has garnered significant attention, being ranked among Steam's newest FPS titles to receive widespread acclaim. The game has a Mostly Positive rating on Steam, with over 100,000 user reviews. However, despite its popularity, The Finals has encountered several issues concerning cheaters, server issues, glitches, and more. A problem in the online experience has come to the attention of some players, as The Finals faces a gameplay strategy that's hindering the gaming experience for some.

The Finals players can instantly kill opponents by attaching a C4 device to a canister. Whether it's an explosive canister or even a poison one, the C4 is capable of triggering a deadly explosion. Other similar methods include utilizing an RPG with a C4 or even a piece of furniture. The more popular method is the C4 and explosive canister that players can fire away in the game. Reddit user EasyAntiYeet shared a gameplay compilation in a post depicting some of these scenarios, where the strategy is utilized to bring enemies down with one shot. This is causing some concerns from players.

EasyAntiYeet's post prompted a discussion, followed by many comments. These comments range from criticism to praise regarding the C4/canister combo, though some users chimed in with suggestions on how to fix the tricky gameplay. "I think the only logical balance is making C4 implacable on carry-ables," wrote one user who responded to a comment referring to the C4's lack of weight in The Finals. "Canisters shouldn't fly in a straight line, they should nosedive if they have attachments," wrote another user. Though there are other problematic issues with some gadgets in The Finals, it's apparent that the C4 is often mentioned within the community.

However, some argue that the explosive combo has been advertised in The Finals with other gadgets, mainly in the game's trailers. Indeed, upon inspecting The Finals Closed Beta trailers, the March 2023 video showcases such a combo, particularly one used with a recycling bin. The footage doesn't show a player getting hit by the projectile, though this may be what some players are referring to. Another example can be seen in the Season 1 trailer for the game, where a player gets hit with a C4-attached flowery pot.

Should players continue to voice concerns over the C4 and canister combo, Embark Studios might make more changes to The Finals. Recently, update 1.4.0 of The Finals saw a few tweaks to the C4 gadget, notably reducing player damage. Other explosives devices also received a touch-up, though it's clear that some players aren't happy with the game's current state.

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The Finals
FPS
Systems
PC-1 PlayStation-1 Xbox-1
Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 85%
Released
December 8, 2023
ESRB
T For Teen Due To Violence
Developer(s)
Embark Studios
Publisher(s)
Embark Studios
Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer
Cross-Platform Play
PC, PS5 & Xbox Series X|S

WHERE TO PLAY

SUBSCRIPTION
DIGITAL

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Metascore
79
Genre(s)
FPS