What changed in THE FINALS in 2026

Fixed an issue where the defib-respawn sound could fail to play.

Resolved issues with missing sounds during navigation.

Includes 16 items including weaponry and the Deadbolt Directive outfit.

Step into the Arena with the Data Crusader DLC, including 2400 Multibucks.

Risk & Reward is back in Team Deathmatch mode with cash bonuses based on loadout choices.

New cosmetic set available for players returning to the Arena.

Fixed issues with vaults in Cashbox Challenges and weapon firing.

Earn exclusive skins by watching streams of THE FINALS.

Enhanced clarity of rating stars in the end-of-round Personal Performance screen.

Restored visual quality of multiple outfit items and accessories.

Animation now plays correctly after quick reloads.

Cooldown increased from 22s to 25s to address high usage rates.

Includes server performance improvements and reduced game startup time on Xbox Series X|S.

Cooldown reduced from 20s to 15s to encourage more usage.

Fixed multiple sound issues related to the Hover Pad gadget.

Fixed various audio playback issues during animations and gameplay.

New healing item, Spike the Healing Emitter, introduced with healing capabilities.

New Chain Reaction top added to the store, designed to protect players in the Arena.

One more week to participate in the Dragon's Claim event and spend tickets.

Introducing the Face Offender Set with the Hands-On Approach Revolver and Pip slippers.

Fixed an issue so this mode now rewards players with World Tour points.

Participate in Dragon's Claim to win tickets for cosmetics.

Addressed a visual bug where a duplicate slot can convert into a Golden Ticket.

The Chimera-XB now has proper ammo amount in Private Matches.

Increased vertical vision angle from +-45 degrees to +-60 degrees for better targeting.

Fixed an issue where custom hand gestures would not play with the Riot Shield.

Increased max range and decreased damage falloff multiplier for better balance.

Improved visuals for the Match Summary Screen for better clarity.

Includes a legendary outfit, grenade skin, emote, epic charm, and 2400 Multibucks.

Decreased time for Goo to break when overlapping a player from 0.8s to 0.35s.

Decreased damage falloff minimum and maximum range, and reduced damage falloff multiplier.

Fixed an issue where sprinting sideways or backward with the Spear caused visual issues.

Reverted the height constraint for Shockwave combined with Jump Pad to previous state.

Decreased invisibility duration from 6s to 5s and increased cooldown from 18s to 22s.

Improved interactions with the right arm for better tracking while looking around.

Fixed an exploit where certain actions could move Cashout Stations farther than intended.

Decreased max bullet dispersion and hip fire dispersion for improved accuracy.

Fixed an issue where New indicators in the inventory did not clear for some items.

A new 5v5 mode where teams compete to control and plant a banner while avoiding a dragon's fire.

Fixed audio issues with cannon sounds and audience sounds cutting out.

Complete daily contracts to earn tickets for spinning a reward wheel with over 20 rewards available.

Increased minimum spawn distance from enemies by approximately 20% in Cashout modes.

Increased the cap on how many targets a spin attack can hit for better gameplay.

Recalibrated league rank distribution for more even player distribution across ranks.

Fixed an issue where the inspect animation could stop midway.

Resolved an issue with achievements, which should now be back in working order.

Fixed an issue with the Envy Jersey cosmetic that caused it to change color.

Fixed an issue with Quick Melee attacks that could cause them to be delayed when used in combo with melee weapons.

Reverted a change to the Gateway’s preview effects that made it too hard to see against light backgrounds and the sky.

Fixed an issue that could prevent or interrupt sliding.

Temporarily increased the time it takes for goo to break when overlapping a player from 0.2s to 0.8s.

Fixed an issue that caused items to be reshaped into a random object, rather than a pre-defined object based on what was being reshaped.

Fixed an issue that could cause deployed APS Turrets to bounce around, often moving other objects in the world with them.

Increased ammo count from 34 to 36.

Fixed hit reaction animations not displaying correctly on Riot Shield.

An experimental World Tour event adjusting health and movement speeds for Heavy and Light archetypes in Cashout mode.

Fixed an issue where certain emotes could briefly replay when switching between menus.

Slightly decreased the movement velocity required to trigger a slide.

Complete contracts from the Siege the Day Circuit to earn rewards including the Ironthorn Sovereign Legendary V9S skin.

Increased health from 300 to 350.

Health increased from 150 to 175, base movement speeds decreased by approximately 10%, and health regen delay increased from 7s to 8s.

Slightly decreased recoil when aiming down sights.

Can now be deployed in the air and size decreased by approximately 15%.

Improved cloth simulation to produce more natural bending and reduce clipping.

Increased damage from 24 to 25 and decreased ammo count from 24 to 21.

Updated to version 4 and set as the default upscaler.

Considerably reduced weapon audio latency on systems with at least 16GB of RAM.

Decreased the time it takes for goo to break when overlapping a player from 0.8s to 0.2s.

Improved audio timing so firing stops immediately when released.

Optimized how game data loads across multiple categories.

Fixed an issue where aiming with some gadgets could cause the character to over-rotate.

New cosmetic set available in the store.

Increased the delay before ammo starts regenerating from 8s to 10s.

Health decreased from 350 to 325 and base movement speeds increased by approximately 10%.

Resolved a bug causing players outside the EU, US, and Asia to connect to incorrect servers when using automatic region selection.

Introducing the Bull's Eye Barrel Set featuring the character Barrel, now free to compete in the Arena.

New Urban Paladin Set combines knight armor with modern technology for urban encounters.

Resolved issue where players still received penalties despite reconnecting and winning.

Fight for control of the Easter-basket platform with custom loadouts and Super Jump enabled.

Complete a quest to earn the Skill Issue 3.0 set by playing THE FINALS.

Enhanced VOIP system for more reliable communication.

Improved Ping Wheel systems for better team communication.

Enhanced controller experience with customizable options and better input reliability.

Deployable platform that creates temporary high ground anywhere in the Arena.

Retiring PS4 support to focus on modern platforms.

Conjure and throw orbs that detonate on impact, pushing players and objects away.

Changes to matchmaking algorithm and restrictions for duo parties in Ranked.

First look at the upcoming Seasons 11 and 12.

Updated Match Recap screen with detailed stats and an MVP screen.

Introducing the Aerialist, a new Playstyle for the Medium Body Type focused on movement manipulation.

A cozy village arena designed for Point Break and Team Deathmatch modes.

A semi-automatic crossbow designed for quick follow-up shots and reliable accuracy.

Earn rewards by watching THE FINALS streamers on Twitch.

Season 10 introduces the Fantasy League with new content and features.

A new soundtrack featuring a mix of dark and classic sounds.

Tutorials to help players improve their skills and understanding of the game.

Spend earned coins on skins for Gadgets or Weapons.

Resolved an issue where excessive user information was saved when logging was enabled.

Improved fit and appearance in low settings.

Resolved an issue that allowed players to go out of bounds.

Fixed a server cluster issue impacting West Coast players, improving overall experience.

Enhanced visuals on multiple skins for the M11.

Reduced mesh clipping on the Wise-Wing Jumper.

Sponsor Showdown is now live, allowing players to earn Fans for their chosen Sponsor.

New Store update featuring the Unquenchable Set sponsored by OSPUZE.

Resolved an issue where Multibucks rewards did not display quantity or rarity.

Removed Lunar New Year lanterns and restored blue healing visuals in Seoul, Monaco, and Las Vegas.

Ensured backdrop water asset is loading correctly.

Earn up to 200% XP for Daily Contracts and up to 150% XP and Fans for gameplay until the end of the season.

The Chart-Topper Emote now has two versions, and existing owners will receive the new version.

Earn new cosmetics by watching THE FINALS on Twitch with Drops Enabled until March 19.

Resolved an issue where the stomach appeared compressed when wearing certain skirts with crop tops.

Increased Objective Score for capturing Grand Vaults and eliminating opponents near Grand Vaults.

Introduced the Curtain Caller set for players to use in the Arena.

Restocked the Store with new content and a sale on old favorites.

Final week to play Bank It, collect red envelopes, and redeem tickets.

Introducing the Longwei Prime Pack featuring high-tech gear for contestants.

Season 9 will run for an additional week to polish the upcoming Season 10.

Resolved issues with incorrect text strings that appeared after Update 9.9.0.

Fixed various gameplay issues including bot behavior and achievement triggers.

Decreased damage and adjusted fire rate and range for the BFR Titan.

Fixed audio issues including stutters and missing sounds.

Complete daily contracts to earn Lunar New Year-themed rewards.

Fixed various animation issues including grenade throws and character movements.

Increased pellet count and adjusted damage per pellet for the Cerberus 12GA.

Fixed rare client crashes and crashes related to the Anti-Gravity Cube.

Reduced camera shake from firing the LH1 for improved readability.

Improved performance related to environmental destruction and shader loading.

Fixed display issues for various cosmetic items.

Decreased damage and adjusted fire rate and range for the CB-01 Repeater.

Fixed various UI issues including social menu and player profile displays.

Bank It returns as a Limited-Time Mode for players to collect red envelopes.

Two new drops: Game Plan Multidevice Screen and Iron Spiral Frag Grenade.

New Event Battle Pass for Valentine's Day with unlockable gear.

Super Cashball returns for five days with a new field on the CA$HBALL ARENA.

5v5 matches focusing on teamwork and strategy during Super Cashball Weekend.

New protective set available in the store for players.

Added the ability to spectate from the position of your Revive Statue when eliminated in Point Break mode.

Fixed various visual issues with items like Baggy Battle Cargos and Frostbite Flyer skin.

Fixed an issue where some actions could visually reset when passing through a Gateway.

Updated with new animations and sounds.

Increased ammo from 1 to 2, increased cooldown from 12 to 25 seconds.

Increased damage falloff minimum range from 16m to 18m and max range from 22m to 24m.

New voice lines added in Point Break when the Grand Vault is activated or deactivated.

Earn the Voltage Marauder Set in THE FINALS when you own ARC Raiders.

Increased damage from 22 to 23, decreased rate of fire from 540 RPM to 520 RPM.

Fixed an issue where all sound effects could stay muted after leaving a paused Private Match until the game was restarted.

Implemented small performance fixes for objects used on these maps.

Decreased dispersion when aiming down sights and when firing from the hip.

Decreased health from 300 to 250 to reduce its value in gameplay.

Added constraint zones around Grand Vaults to prevent them from being moved too far from their initial spawn point.

Added an option to appear offline, hiding your online status from other players.

New DLC set allowing players to embrace their feline side.

Earn free Twitch drops by watching THE FINALS with Drops Enabled until Feb 12.

Adjusted matchmaking to reduce Ruby/Diamond players facing Platinum/Gold players during off-peak times.

New tactical gear set including helmet, vest, and camo for players.

New cosmetic set for winter-themed gameplay.

Fixed FAMAS turning fully-automatic when switching from Healing Beam.

Resolved overly bright areas on the Fangwai City map.

Disabled a launch command for unintended developer console access.

Classic Cashout event allowing double jumps during matches.

Removed ability to select a non-functional version of the P.E.A.C.E Center map.

Fixed issue preventing players from connecting to Private Matches with spectators.

One more week of the Snowball Blitz event.

New store items available to celebrate the winter season.

Prestigious items for the top 500 players, including player card background, emblem, badge, charm, sticker, and a Ruby coin.