The Finals Update 1.4.0 Patch Notes

Discover the latest features and enhancements in The Finals Update 1.4.0 with our comprehensive patch notes. Stay informed about the exciting changes, improvements, and additions to elevate your gaming experience.

Balance Changes

Abilities

Goo Gun

Fixed an issue where goo could block the player

Mesh Shield

Mesh Shield Health reduced to 1100 from 1250

Recon Senses

Recon Senses activation cost reduced to 1 from 2

Gadgets

C4

C4 max player damage reduced to 210 from 240
C4 max damage radius reduced to 1.6m from 2.4m
C4 self-damage multiplier increased to 1.3 from 1

Dome Shield

Dome Shield health reduced to 300 from 350

Gas Mine

Gas Mine arming time added (1.6 seconds)

Glitch Mine

Glitch Trap arming time added (1.6 seconds)

Goo Grenade

Fixed an issue where goo could block the player

Mine

Mine max player damage reduced to 140 from 160
Mine damage radius reduced to 3.5m from 4m
Mine arming time added (1.6 seconds)

Pyro Mine

Pyro Mine arming time added (1.6 seconds)

RPG-7

RPG-7 max player damage reduced to 150 from 165
RPG-7 min player damage reduced to 80 from 90
RPG-7 damage radius reduced to 4.5m from 4.75m
RPG-7 max damage radius reduced to 1.5m from 2.5m
RPG-7 aim-down sights dispersion increased slightly
RPG-7 hip-fire dispersion increased slightly

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Stun Gun

Increased Stun Gun range to 12m from 10m

Maps

Game Show Events

Added a repulsor to the flying saucers in the ‘Alien Invasion’ event

Vegas

Updated strain in various buildings, to give better destruction results
Resolved an issue where cashout stations would become invisible before players finished the transfer

Modes

Bankit

Disallowed Deathmatch game show event from occurring in BankIt game mode

Weapons

AKM

Slight adjustment to AKM recoil pattern

Flamethrower

Flamethrower fire rate increased to 170 from 160

LH1

LH1 damage increased to 47 from 45

Melee Weapons

Fixed an issue where melee hits didn’t always connect with enemy players
M11
M11 damage increased to 16 from 15
Riot Shield
Fixed a bug where the shield would block bullets, while invisible, during interactions (e.g. reviving or stealing extractions)

SA1216

SA1216 pellet dispersion increased slightly
SA1216 damage per pellet reduced to 7 from 8

Movement

Vaulting

Reduced instances where you unintentionally climbed on objects outside of the player's view.
Fixed an issue where players could get stuck without being able to give input

Ziplines

Prevented placement of ziplines on pickupables

UI

Various fixes to contestant screens
Polish to the social screen, which now hides the "Invite to party" button when you are not the party leader
Added a warning to the UI that appears when players are in danger of being AFK kicked
Player health bars now use the squad color when selected in the settings
UI shows you as "unranked" unless you’re among the top 500 on the leaderboards.

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The Finals

"The Finals" is a free-to-play first-person shooter game created by Embark Studios, a part of Nexon. It focuses on team-based matches in destructible environments, encouraging players to use the dynamic setting strategically. As a contestant, you join virtual tournaments, altering and exploiting arenas based on real-world locations.

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Beyond shooting, the game allows tactics like burning down arenas or bringing down buildings. It thrives on spectacle, inviting players to showcase combat skills for worldwide fame. With diverse skills, weapons, and gadgets, the game lets you choose your playstyle. Environmental destruction is a key feature, turning arenas into dynamic battlegrounds. The goal is to become the next all-star in "The Finals" by standing out in competitions and gathering fans.

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The Finals Trailer

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The Finals Gameplay

In "The Finals," players enter a virtual combat game show inspired by movies like The Hunger Games and Gladiator. Teams of three compete in the main mode called "Cashout." The goal is to complete objectives like opening vaults and moving them to a cash-out location, collecting coins along the way.

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Players choose characters based on their weight class – Light, Medium, or Heavy – each with unique abilities and speeds. Light characters are fast and small, using submachine guns and invisibility. Medium characters have healing abilities and access to assault rifles, while Heavy characters are tanky with heavy machine guns and C4 explosives.

The game encourages creativity, allowing players to modify the terrain, use various weapons, and adapt to changing weather and time conditions. Arenas feature destructible elements, explosive items, and even destructible buildings. Limited construction options exist, including temporary barriers and "Goo" barriers created with special weapons.

When players are eliminated, they turn into statues that teammates can carry and revive. Reviving is quicker with a defibrillator, but without it, it takes about five seconds. If too much time passes, players can choose to respawn using a limited resource called "Respawn Coins."

The gameplay is dynamic, with teams strategizing, completing objectives, and adapting to the ever-changing virtual environment to emerge as the victorious team.

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The Finals Overview

Title	The Finals
Developer	Embark Studios
Publisher	Embark Studios
Engine	Unreal Engine
Platform	Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Release Date	December 7, 2023
Genre	First-person shooter
Mode	Multiplayer

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The Finals Update 1.4.0 Patch Notes- FAQs

1. Who developed "The Finals"?

"The Finals" was developed by Embark Studios, which is a part of Nexon.

2. What is the focus of the game?

The game focuses on team-based matches in destructible environments, encouraging strategic use of the dynamic setting.

3. What sets "The Finals" apart from other shooters?

Unlike traditional shooters, "The Finals" allows players to alter and exploit arenas based on real-world locations, introducing a dynamic and tactical element to the gameplay.

4. How does environmental destruction play a role in the game?

Environmental destruction is a key feature, turning arenas into dynamic battlegrounds where players can utilize tactics like burning down arenas or bringing down buildings.

5. What is the ultimate goal for players in "The Finals"?

The ultimate goal is to become the next all-star in "The Finals" by showcasing combat skills in competitions, altering arenas, and gathering fans for worldwide fame.