Lore

THE FINALS takes place roughly around the year 2100. It is the greatest virtual game show on the planet, with a large, global fan base, and is considered a window to a bigger world outside of the real one - known as the Meatspace.

Virtual reality is where most people spend their time, and THE FINALS allows them to join as contestants to fight for fame, money, and the favor of generous seasonal sponsors. Both THE FINALS and the showrunners are overseen by MultiCo, a huge conglomerate with an appetite for control.

The game show has been a target of rogue hacker collective CNS, a group that claims to be "taking back" what was once theirs and urges viewers to "seek the truth beyond the walls". Following MultiCo and VAIIYA's attempt at containing their presence, it was revealed that THE FINALS is a sentient AI system capable of defending itself.

Companies play a major role in THE FINALS. Sponsors want exposure to the game show's massive audience for their brands and products.

THE FINALS has a diverse cast of characters, including former contestants, patrons, CEOs, mascots, and commentators.