So, here's the deal - players of the free-to-play extraction shooter The Finals are seriously split over the current state of the game's battle pass. For some, they think the system is fair and well-designed, but for others, it feels like a slow grind, and at some point, the battle pass becomes impossible to finish.

Recently released by the Stockholm-based Embark Studios, The Finals has become a massive hit among FPS fans, consistently ranking in Steam's top ten most played games. While many fans are thrilled with the game's action and gunplay, there's a debate stirring over the game's battle pass system. These paid progression systems can bring a sense of accomplishment when done right, or they can become boring and unrewarding grinds. It seems like players of The Finals can't seem to agree on where the current battle pass system falls.

In a recent post on The Finals subreddit, a user expressed concerns about the sustainability of the game's battle pass, claiming it takes too long to finish. The player said they were at level 70 of The Finals' 96-stage pass after playing for 67 hours, and that the battle pass would become impossible to finish beyond a certain point in a season due to the lack of progress carryover for weekly missions. They then brought up the battle passes of Apex Legends and Fortnite, which supposedly could be completed even a day before they would end.

Some community members agreed with these views, while others defended the current system. One commenter pointed out that there were still more than two months left to complete the current battle pass, which costs $9.99 or 1,150 of The Finals' Multibucks paid in-game currency. Another user said they were content with how the system currently works and wouldn't want the battle pass to be too easy to finish.

Several community members suggested ways to improve The Finals' battle pass system, with some proposing that the game could adopt battle passes that never expired and could be completed at any time, drawing inspiration from Halo: Infinite. While Halo: Infinite has faced criticism in the past, players have praised developer 343 Industries for its decision not to follow industry trends with the game's battle pass system.

Criticism of the battle pass could put pressure on Embark Studios, which is already dealing with cheating issues in The Finals. Whether or not the developer decides to make changes to its rewards system, many players will likely continue to enjoy The Finals for the thrilling and intense action it offers.