“You must be joking” The Finals kill stealing terms of service discovery shocks players

“You must be joking” The Finals kill stealing terms of service discovery shocks players

As a dedicated fan of The Finals, I was both thrilled and dismayed by the recent developments within our vibrant community. On one hand, Embark has been communicative and transparent, providing regular updates and engaging with fans online. However, I was taken aback when I heard about the controversy surrounding kill stealing in The Finals’ terms of service.


The Finals offers an amazing multiplayer game where fans show great enthusiasm and engagement online. Embark does well in keeping fans informed and engaged, albeit encountering a few issues recently. Let’s hope these issues have been resolved. Sadly, players in the The Finals community have found unexpected terms of service that permit kill stealing.

Players have until the end of the day to contribute towards unlocking a community-wide reward: a free weapon skin. Regarding upcoming changes, Embark has announced that the next patch is expected on Wednesday, assuming no unexpected delays. This update aims to rectify an issue left unresolved in version 3.5.0.

Some members of the community were taken aback this week by the announcement that killing other players during The Finals, previously thought to be permissible, now violates the game’s terms of service.

Kill stealing is against The Finals terms of service

On r/TheFinals, user LongBrainDelay posted an update entitled “Kill stealing is now prohibited based on The Finals’ Terms of Service,” accompanied by a screenshot highlighting the rule against kill stealing among other unacceptable behaviors listed in the game’s terms.

You can find an official link to the terms of service here:

Kill stealing is officially not allowed according to The Finals TOS
byu/LongBrainDelay inthefinals

People often find themselves perplexed by the concept of kill stealing. One commenter expressed their confusion by saying, “I’m at a loss. When others take credit for kills that were originally mine, I express gratitude instead. It’s always been a non-issue for me. Isn’t this just teamwork? I can’t fathom why someone would sneak in and claim a kill unhelpfully. This situation truly puzzles me.”

An alternative response could be, “The other response questions the concept of kill stealing. If two players attack the same target, is the one who ultimately defeats it considered a ‘thief’ of the kill? This definition seems illogical.”

“This concern seems more applicable to larger team games with extensive maps and slower gameplay. For instance, in a match with twenty players per side, someone could trail you, wait for your near-victory, and then unexpectedly fire their powerful weapon to claim the kill. However, The Finals does not fit this description as it is characterized by its rapid pace.”

An alternate expression could be: “Many users exclaim, ‘This terms of service is ridiculous laugh out loud,’ and ‘It’s hard to believe, this isn’t a Multiplayer Online Battle Arena game where steal kills truly matter.'”

As a long-time gamer with countless hours spent on various multiplayer games, I can empathize with the confusion many players have expressed regarding the terms of service for The Finals by Nexos. Based on my own experiences and observations in the gaming community, it seems that these terms may be generic and not specifically tailored to this game.

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2024-07-22 14:40