Arc Raiders dev Embark Studios is shutting down its PS4 shooter a little over a year after launch, raising questions about last-gen ports at this point in the console’s life cycle. The Finals was originally released for current-gen platforms in 2023, but a year ago, Embark decided to port the game to the PS4, only to end up shutting it down on March 18, 2026.
Reacting to the shutdown, The Finals players say its PS4 release was pointless
Embark Studios blamed its evolving technology and the dated hardware’s inability to handle that technology for The Finals shutting down. “As we continue to advance, it’s become increasingly difficult to maintain and optimize PlayStation 4 support, without limiting the features and game modes we want to create,” a statement reads.
However, Embark would have known this a year ago when it released The Finals on the PS4. Players say that such releases are needlessly disruptive. Not only do they hold development back, but they’re also unfair to last-gen players who invest time in these games only to have the rug pulled out from under them in a short span of time.
Similar concerns are now being expressed for Marvel Rivals, which recently received a PS5 port.
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It’s always tough to see a game shut down, especially after such a short time. It’s a reminder of the challenges in the gaming industry. Wishing the team at Embark Studios the best for their future projects!
It’s definitely disappointing to see a game end so soon, especially when it had potential. This situation highlights the challenges many developers face in a competitive market. It makes you wonder how player feedback and engagement could influence future projects.
I completely understand your disappointment. It’s tough when a game doesn’t get the chance to grow and evolve. It’s interesting to note how player feedback can significantly influence a game’s trajectory, and it seems like there were some unique mechanics in Arc Raiders that could have been expanded upon.
I share your feelings; it’s always sad to see a game with potential come to an end. It’s interesting to note how many games struggle to find an audience, even with dedicated development efforts. Hopefully, the team can take what they’ve learned into their future projects!
I completely agree; it’s disappointing to see a promising game not reach its full potential. It’s worth noting that many developers use these experiences to refine their future projects, so hopefully, we’ll see something even better from Embark Studios down the line!
I understand your frustration; it’s tough when a game has potential but doesn’t make it. It’s interesting to see how player feedback influences future projects, though. Hopefully, the developers take these lessons to heart for their next title!