The Finals Season 12: Scotty Roasts (and Toasts) You by Name!
Welcome to Season 12 Mayhem!
Alright folks, gather ’round because The Finals Season 12 is upon us, and it’s rumored to be a wild ride! Imagine, if you will, being seconds away from cashing out when suddenly, in your headset, the legendary Scotty, our in-game announcer, calls out the dastardly villain who just sent you back to the lobby! Spoiler alert: it’s The Jonkler. Yep, you heard it right. The chaos has officially begun!
Dynamic Commentary Gone Wild
Now, here’s where things get zesty! Embark Studios has decided to spice things up using a nifty text-to-speech magic trick. They’ve pulled in samples from paid actors to whip up fresh dialogue. This means everything from random shout-outs to live commentary as things get sticky in the arena. Let’s be honest, though; we’ve probably heard all the terrible puns from June and Scotty way too many times by now.
But wait, it gets even better! In Season 12, Scotty won’t just be narrating the action; he’ll be shouting YOUR name when you do something epic! Imagine hearing your username as you’re making it rain on the competition! Audio Director Carl Strandberg has dubbed this ‘dynamic commentary,’ and he’s all about making you feel like a star. “Your name can become part of the show,” he says, which is totally bonkers and amusing all at once!
Now, let’s be real for a second: while this sounds like a hilarious upgrade, it also raises a few eyebrows. What’s stopping some crafty player from tricking Scotty into saying something completely ridiculous? Embark has probably thought of this, but hey, remember when Epic Games tried out their AI Darth Vader in Fortnite? Yeah… things got messy pretty quickly!
As we count down to the big launch on Tuesday, October 20, we eagerly await to see how dynamic commentary holds up. Will it be glorious, or will it backfire like a bad movie sequel? Only time will tell!
But that’s not all, my friends! Season 12 is also packing a punch with new gadgets like the Mimic Device and the Translocator. Plus, say hello to the Solo Showdown, where 12 players will dive into a gladiator-style tournament with three random rounds across eight mini-modes. It’s about to get real!
Oh, and let’s talk physics—because who doesn’t love watching some good old-fashioned destruction? Structures will now bend, sag, and collapse realistically, and smoke will dance according to the forces at play. Not to mention, the improved sound design is going to make tracking your foes way easier. Whether Scotty calling your name becomes the highlight of your match or just another way for your foes to laugh at you, keep your ears peeled and enjoy the ride!