Summary
The Finalsreleased new content themed around the winter holidays, as well as a new patch that improved the game’s anti-cheat system and balanced various weapons and gadgets. Some ofThe Finals' players are already praising the game’s development team for addressing issues in a timely fashion.
Following its surprise release on December 8,The Finalsgot off to a hot start. FPS fans have flocked to the game for its satisfying gameplay and unique design. However, the game has seen its fair share of issues. Like many multiplayer FPS games,The Finalsquickly developed a cheating issueafter its release. Since then, fans have called forThe Finalsto address this problem, with some even calling for certain cheat-heavy regions to be region-locked from the rest of the game’s population. WhileThe Finalsdeclined to implement that somewhat drastic strategy, it seems that the development team is already making significant improvements to its anti-cheat defenses.
The Finalsannounced that major changes were made to its anti-cheat system, which will ensure fewer encounters with cheaters. These improvements were not explained or specified, in an effort to leave cheaters in the dark. The game also introduced a snowy version of its Monaco map and a free holiday-themed cosmetics bundle. Additionally, this update made various balance changes by slightly tweaking some abilities, gadgets, and weapons. None of the changes were very drastic, with some players commenting that they appreciateThe Finals' careful approach to tweaking its addictive formula. The Vegas map was the only level to see any changes, with its buildings now easier to destroy.
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One of the game’s most notable balance changes was made to its Mine gadget, which saw its damage and radius reduced, and its arming time increased. The RPG-7 and C4 gadgets also saw their damage and radius slightly reduced. These are some interesting adjustments toThe Finals' unique armory of gadgets. The update also introduced various quality-of-life improvements that improvedThe Finals' UI and made its social experience a bit smoother.
The Finalsannounced only one day agothat it would be bolstering its anti-cheat system following the recent complaints, so this quick turnaround time is a promising sign for the game’s future. Fans can hope for the popular FPS game to continue addressing its various issues as they arise.
Recently, on December 15,The Finalsreleased an updatethat addressed various bugs like the Vegas map’s doors opening the wrong way, in addition to implementing UI improvements.The Finalsmade it clear that it considers itself a live-service game, so fans can expect additional updates and new content as long as the game remains popular.
Patch Notes 1.4.0
Merry Patchmas, Yolks!
Today’s patch comes with lots of balance, and quality-of-life improvements across the entire game — along with general crash fixes. We also made major changes to our anti-cheat detection to ensure fewer matches with players who don’t play fair.
To celebrate the holidays, contestants will find a gift waiting for them! And don’t forget to bring your boots to Monaco, because it’s snowy and the halls have been decked!
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Viewers at home, here’s the news you’ve been waiting to hear: THE FINALS is accepting new contestants, and that means YOU! That’s right, soon the world could be watching YOU tear apart our newest dynamic arenas and seize everlasting fame!As you know, THE FINALS is the world’s greatest free-to-play combat game show! Our contestants plug in to our virtual world and join teams in escalating tournaments. They fight it out in our beautifully-rendered arenas based on real-world locations that they can alter, exploit, and even destroy.Sure, you can aim and shoot, but contestants that add our carefully curated virtual environments to their arsenal are more likely to advance, so do anything you can imagine in the name of victory! Burn arenas to the ground! Send wrecking balls crashing into your opponents! Don’t just pull triggers - pull down buildings!
