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Update 2.1.0


Welcome to the first update of Season 2!

This update brings a new development to private matches! In the first of many improvements, we have added map selection to the feature so you can play in the arena of your choice.

We’re excited to see how many of you love Power Shift! Very soon, we’ll be adding new maps to this mode so you can ride the platform to its destination in a whole new setting! This and more, coming in Season 2 – so stay tuned!



BUG FIXES & ADDITIONS

Private matches

• Players can now select the map when starting a private match
• Players will no longer be stuck trying to join the game server after leaving a private lobby
• Fixed an issue where party members with different crossplay...

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Welcome to a whole new season of the game, contestants!

Much has changed in and out of the arena, and you can expect lots more as the Season progresses. Please find all these new things and changes that’s coming in Season 2 RIGHT HERE!

NEW ABILITIES & EQUIPMENT
NEW MAP

• Added the standard issue of the new SYS$HORIZON map

NEW GAME SHOW EVENT

• Added the Retro Invasion 82 event to every map
  

NEW SPECIALIZATION

• Dematerializer
  • Enables the user to create temporary holes in the arena construction

NEW GADGETS

• Gateway
  • Throw out two Gateways to create a spatial link between them, enabling quick traversing through the arena
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CNS PROUDLY PRESENTS…THE FINALS | SEASON 2

Welcome to a whole new season of the game, contestants!

Much has changed in and out of the arena, and you can expect lots more as the Season progresses.

You may encounter some strange things this season now that CNS — a rogue hacking collective — has infiltrated the game show. While the showrunners fight for control over THE FINALS, you’ll fight it out with an array of game-changing gadgets and specializations that will require all contestants to rethink their strategies!


Here’s what to expect:

WELCOME TO SYS$HORIZON.

CNS has introduced a new map: HORIZON. It’s a glitchy, colorful cityscape that’s partially loaded with floating geometric shapes. You’ll have plenty to explore and a night-time mode that glows under a neon sun.

POWER SHIFT
Power Shift is our brand new two-team mode. It’s a casual 5v5 where you’ll compete to escort a physical pla... Read more

Update 1.11.0
Welcome to the last update of Season 1!

It’s been a wild journey with all of you and we are looking forward to the next adventure: SEASON 2!

This week, we’ve had a blast playing in Old West Monaco with all of you! So, we’ve decided to extend the Smoking Guns event another week.

To celebrate, the Pearlstrike Revolver skin will be free in the shop, this week only! Don’t forget to swing by and nab it while it’s available!



Here are the updates:

• Fixed an issue causing teams to spawn too near to the objective and to each other
  
• Fixed a common crash that happens when returning to the main menu
  

Player Support

• We’re moving our ...

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Update 1.10.0

Welcome to the Smoking Guns event!

Mosey into Old West Monaco with a limited loadout and duke it out like the gunslingers and outlaws of the old silver screen! Is Monaco an Arena large enough for all of you? Only one way to find out.

We’re bringing back a fan favorite from the early days (of Beta): Single Round Tournament! In this game mode four teams enter the Arena at once and compete against each other in a single round. Add to this the brand new look of Monaco and the limited loadouts and it’s sure to be a show for the sponsors!

Cash in all the contracts to earn the High Noon Noir outfit! And don’t miss the opportunity to collect the Chamber Chum Twitch Drop!

See you in there, pardner!



Alongside update 1.10 we’re running our first Collaborative Comm... Read more

Patch Notes 1.9.0


To all you lovebugs who helped destroy the Arena in honor of Valentine’s Day: thank you from the bottom of our hearts! The event has concluded but the good vibes are forever!


This week’s store update will brighten your day! Check out the Neon Nightslinger kit!



This week’s update includes:

• Bug and Crash fixes
• Security Upgrades and improvements

Update 1.8.0



Love is in the Arena!


Be Our Valentine!



Join the Valentine’s Day event to unlock a series of precious rewards! Turn in contracts to earn all 6 unlockables. Don’t play alone — Share the love and invite your Seoul-mates to join your party!

The Steal the Spotlight event has now concluded. Thanks to everyone who participated and filled out the contracts!



As promised, this update introduces some changes for “nukes and snukes.” Red canisters will now have the physics to make overloaded cans drop faster and take less predictable pathways. We’ve also removed the accidental double explosion and stacking damage from barrels with attachments.



This patch features improvements to input latency on XBOX, new social notif... Read more

YEEEEEAH, HERE WE GO!



This week we are rolling out some changes to progression, with several adjustments to how XP is earned. These changes will help you tackle the Battlepass and Career Ranks! It’s time to scramble!


Important to note: Default settings for VoIP have been reset for all players! The best offense is a good defense, and the best defense requires good communication. Check out the details of the changes below and make sure to change your settings if you prefer.


Finally, we are aware of problems with the explosive power of the red canisters and that barrels have unintentional stacking damage. You can expect a fix to these issues in the next major update.


Check the full playbook of changes below:
Content And Bug Fixes

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Hotfix 1.6.1
This hotfix will bring back the balance changes and the fix to crossplay matchmaking from Patch 1.5.5 that were accidentally lost in the Mid-Season Update 1.6.0.


Sorry for the confusion, yolks!

We’ve also made changes to fix the leaderboard and you might see a surprise when you start the game, so keep your eyes peeled.