THE FINALS Dev Tracker

Update 6.4.0
Chaos Refined, Carnage Redefined

This week’s update is all about controlled chaos. Tuning weapons for precision, flipping the switch on full-blown gameshow madness, and suiting up in some of our most stylish sets yet.

Gameplay-wise, we’re making targeted balance changes to two of the Arena’s most talked-about weapons. The CB-01 Repeater gets a boost to its environmental damage, making it far better at dealing with deployables and ziplines, while the Minigun receives a notable accuracy upgrade when focus-firing. We’re not touching the spin-up mechanic just yet, but it’s something we’re actively evaluating as the season progresses.

Week 2 of Bunny Bash is also live now, with a new circuit of event contracts for you to complete for some amazing rewards!

World Tour: Protocol Overdrive (Sponsored by ENGIMO) ENGIMO is redefining chaos - again.

In Protocol Overdrive, gameshow events don... Read more

Update 6.3 – Bunny Bash is Back! 🐰💥

Outfits fluffed, basket loaded—Bunny Bash returns!

Our egg-cellent spring event is back, and this time it’s taking over Power Shift! For the next two weeks, you’ll be hopping into a version of the mode with locked loadouts, hand-crafted for chaos. Each class brings a different flavor of mayhem, from Miniguns and Mesh Shields to Glitch Grenades and Thermal Bores. It's time for some seasonal fun, and a chance to rack up egg-cellent rewards.

Bunny Bash takes place across: 

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  Horizon
  
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  Monaco
  
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  Skyway Stadium
  
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  Kyoto
  
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  Bernal
  
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  Las Vegas Stadium
  

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Update 6.3 - Bunny Bash is Back! Outfits fluffed, basket loaded. Bunny Bash returns!

Our egg-cellent spring event is back! For the next two weeks, you’ll be hopping into a version of Power Shift with locked loadouts, hand-crafted for chaos. Each class brings a different flavor of mayhem, from Miniguns and Mesh Shields to Glitch Grenades and Thermal Bores. Time for some seasonal fun,and a chance to rack up some amazing rewards!

Bunny Bash takes place across:

• SYS$Horizon
• Monaco
• Skyway Stadium
• Kyoto
• Bernal
• Las Vegas Stadium

You’ll play through two circuits, each with five rewards. The first is live now, and the second hops into action next week!

What’s at stake? What’s the rewards?

• Punk Bunny Ears - Good Hare Day
• Punk Chicken Outfit Pieces - Coop Core Vest, Nest Runner Pants, Fowl ...

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Head Hunter
This week on the World Tour, the spotlight, and the pressure, lands squarely on the top fraggers.

ALFA ACTA signs off their seasonal sponsorship with a new twist for Season 6: Head Hunter. During this special Game Show event, the player on each team with the highest number of eliminations will have a bounty of $5000 placed on their head. The better they play, the bigger the reward - and the bigger the target.

Every elimination they score boosts their bounty by $2,000. Take them out? Their bounty goes straight to your team. Let them live? They’ll cash in that full amount when the event ends at the 2-minute mark.

Stay sharp, move smart, and watch the scoreboard. This week, glory and greed go hand in hand.



ARENAS: Monaco
Seoul
Skyway Stadium
Fortune St...

Store Rotation 6.2.0
The Arena’s getting a little more chaotic, and a whole lot more colorful, in this week’s store rotation!
First up: the Mischief Maker Set. A masterclass in mischief, this ÖRF-themed outfit brings a full loadout of trickster energy, including the HumÖRFul Havoc weapon skins. It’s all style, all smirk, and just the right amount of trouble.

On the fruitier side of things, the Ripe for Chaos Set turns the Arena into your personal fruit basket. These green, sticker-plastered Forbidden Fruit weapons may look adorable, but don’t be fooled, they’re too tempting to resist and just chaotic enough to get the job done.

Also new in the store this week:

• Golden Hour Bundle - Drip in gold, play for keeps.
  
• Heatstroke Set - Burn down the competition and leave no one cool.

Let’s check out this week’s store:

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Update 6.1
Update 6.1 - Bug Fixes, some balance and the First Stop on the Season 6 Tour
Season 6 kicked off with a bang, and we’re keeping up the pace with our first update of the season packed with balance changes, bug fixes, and a bold new twist in World Tour.

First up, Update 6.1 delivers a boost to the ARN-220, nudging up its damage to help it hit harder in the heat of battle. While it’s not a final solution, it gives us a better read on its place in the meta. As for the CB-01 Repeater and the M134 Minigun, we’ve seen plenty of mixed opinions, but the data shows they’re landing squarely in the middle for now.

On top of that, we’ve tackled a series of bugs affecting outfits, weapons, and core gameplay, including one that could make your contestant invisible, and another that prevented players from shooting after respawning. There’s still work to do, and we’re tracking down any lingering iss... Read more

Store Update 6.1.0
The first store update of Season 6 is here, and it’s bringing the heat - introducing the Stryker Grid Set, brought to you by IVADA!
When the system is rigged, rewrite the rules.

If the bright orange colors are a bit too vibrant for your taste, we’ve still got you covered with the Drift Shot Set, offering precision, power, and perfect control.

Following this store update, we are also working on version 6.1.1, which we aim to release tomorrow. This will be an update focused on resolving the most troubling bugs introduced since the release of Season 6 - more on that tomorrow!

Now, let’s check out this week’s store:

Update 6.0.0
WELCOME TO SEASON 6: RISING STARS
To the sound of a minigun revving into action and to the thunderous roar of the viewers watching from the stands we are proud to announce that the wait is over. THE FINALS Season 6 has arrived!

The season brings new ways to compete, an updated arsenal to utilize when impressing the Sponsors, and more ways than ever to climb the ranks! Whether you’re here for the chaotic coinbath of our expanded game modes on more arenas than ever before, the striking new Battle Pass, or the new Weapons (yes, that is an assault rifle with double magazines), this Season is packed with style, action and generational plays to be made!

Here’s everything you need to know as you step into Season 6: RISING STARS:

TEAM DEATHMATCH IS HERE TO STAY
Team Deathmatch (TDM) is now a permanent Quickplay mode for Season 6. The 5v5 coinbath is back, and has expanded to six (yes, six!) Arenas, so you can now p... Read more

Store Update 5.13.0
While we ready the Arena for a brand new season, the show much go on! Enjoy this week’s store update!

Sorry for the corny puns…

SPONSOR SHOWDOWN
The CNS situation has finally been handled and it’s time for our Sponsor Showdown!

During these last two weeks of the Season our sponsors will be fighting for control of our Arenas, map by map, hour by hour!

You’ll earn championship points for your sponsor by earning Fans for each game you play, across all game modes, and the look and branding of each map will change based on the outcome of your matches.

Will The Arena’s be painted in VAIIYA White, DISSUN Red or ISEUL-T Blue? It’s all up to you and how well you fare against the competition, Contestants!

Remember, the Sponsors are counting on you!

HOW IT WORKS
The Sponsor battle that has been raging all season has determined the starting points for the Showdown Standings:

VAIIYA takes the lead with 80 points to start

DISSUN in second place with 40 points

ISEUL-T in third place starts at 20 points

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Update 5.12.0
BONUS XP FIESTA!
It’s time to say goodbye to the TDM event and say hello to the Bonus XP Fiesta[reachthefinals.com]! From now until the end of the season, you’ll rack up 200% XP for Daily Contracts and up to 150% XP and Fans earned for gameplay!

This week we have a few balance changes and bug fixes to check out below! Finally, the store has a fresh new update:



Balance Changes
Weapons

Model 1887

• Increased damage from 11 to 12 per pellet
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Update 5.10.0
Balance changes and an AMA
In this update, the Stun Gun has been temporarily removed as we begin a full rework to refine its role as a true crowd control tool. This change is aimed at improving gameplay balance, especially for new players. Check the attached dev note for more details!

Also of note, we’ve been closely investigating server performance for some time, recognizing that it hasn’t been meeting expectations. After thorough analysis, we believe we’ve identified a key issue, and this fix should significantly improve the experience for a large number of players.

That said, our work isn’t done. We’re committed to making ongoing improvements and will continue rolling out fixes as we identify further opportunities for optimization.

Thank you for your feedback and reports, community input has been invaluable in helping us refine the experience. Please keep sharing your observations, and let us know if you experience ... Read more

This week, we have a store update and a special message about balance changes and our new goal. Make sure to check it out below, along with a few tweaks to weapons in this update!



Balance Changes
We want to take a moment to acknowledge some of the recent frustrations around the frequency of balance changes. At the end of Season 3, we adjusted our balance cadence from a demanding weekly schedule to a more structured approach, aligning the majority of balance changes with the start and middle of each season. Our goal was to create a more stable experience for players while also giving our dev team the time needed to properly assess and test changes before making adjustments.

That said, the current pace feels a bit too slow, and we understand how a lack of iteration has been frustrating.

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Love Hurts
Roses are red, violets are blue, get eliminated and drop a bomb or two!

This week, DISSUN is celebrating Valentine’s Day with an explosive twist because nothing says love like an explosion! During this stop, eliminated contestants will leave behind a heart-shaped bomb, ready to be scooped up and sent flying. Toss it quickly before it detonates and let your opponents feel the heartbreak!

Whether you’re spreading the love or dodging it, one thing’s for sure: heartbreak hits harder this Valentine’s!



ARENAS:

• Kyoto Wintery Valentine’s Day
• Seoul Valentine's Day
• Skyway Stadium Valentine's Day
• Las Vegas Valentine's Day

Along with this Word Tour update, we also have two bug fixes to add:

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Season 5 Mid-Season Patch
Love is in the air, Contestants! As we hit the heart of the season, there are some exciting events kicking off, plus a whole slew of balance changes and fixes to keep your matches fresh, fierce, and fun.

Valentine’s Event: Spin the Wheel of Love!

Cupid's not the only one shooting arrows this season! Our Valentine’s event is live, and the Wheel of Love is here to steal your heart (and maybe a few wins). Earn tickets by completing daily contracts, spin the wheel, and unlock up to 20 charming rewards. If you snag them all, you’ll also win the final prize: the Arena Amorator Outfit! Not totally in love with your daily contract? Re-roll with VRs!

This time around, when you land on a duplicate item, you’ll receive a ticket part. Collect four parts to craft a new ticket for another spin! You’ll also start off with a ticket to ensure everyone gets lucky this Valentine’s Day!

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CLASSIC CASHOUT
No twists. No tricks. Just pure, unfiltered competition.

DISSUN continues on the World Tour, and this week, they want to see raw skill on full display! No special modifiers this time. Just you, your squad, and the standard tournament rules. It’s time to prove who truly reigns supreme when the playing field is level.

The spotlight is on. The stakes are high. Are you ready to impress?



ARENAS:

• Kyoto (Winter)
• Seoul
• Monaco (Winter)
• Las Vegas

Store Update 5.7.0
Legends, Relics, and a Fixed Contract!

Update 5.7 is here, bringing legendary looks, treasure-worthy firepower, and a small but welcome contract fix. Looking ahead, Update 5.8 will be our mid-season balance patch complete with key adjustments to the overall game balance.

In the meantime, a certain hairy legend has entered the Arena! The Hairy Hiker Set lets you become the myth itself, complete with a full outfit, a beastly gun charm and sticker, plus an emote that’ll have you striking a familiar, shadowy pose. If you prefer something with ancient power (and maybe some mold), the Sunstone Set transforms your weapons into relics of a lost civilization. Weathered stone, creeping vines, and golden emblems hold together firepower that looks like it’s been unearthed straight from a forgotten temple.

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LIGHT THE WAY
The DISSUN Challenge starts with a BANG! The sponsor has decked out the Arena for Lunar New Year and has introduced an all-new throwable - the Healing Lantern! Throw it at your allies for a burst of healing, and leave behind a cloud that heals over time.

The impact of the lantern and the lingering healing mist can affect both allies and foes, so make sure to pick your targets and moments carefully!

It’s time for the year of the Snake! New year - new tactics!



ARENAS:

• Lunar New Year - Seoul
• Lunar New Year - Fortune Stadium
• Lunar New Year - Las Vegas
• Lunar New Year - Monaco

Don’t forget to check out the Snake Charmer Set in the store, as well!

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