The Finals update 10.6 introduces Dragon’s Claim, a new limited time mode centered on objective control and team coordination. Alongside this, the Scales of Fortune event returns with free rewards, while new store bundles and Twitch Drops expand cosmetic offerings for players.
Beyond new content, the update delivers a substantial list of balance changes and bug fixes. Adjustments to gadgets, weapons, and spawning systems aim to improve fairness and gameplay flow, while numerous fixes enhance stability, audio, UI, and overall performance.
Patch Notes
New Features
- Dragon’s Claim limited time mode added
- 5v5 objective based gameplay focused on controlling and planting a banner
- Generates a scoring zone that rewards teams for holding position
- Includes dynamic dragon event affecting combat
- Available until May 28
- Scales of Fortune event returns
- Earn tickets through daily contracts
- Unlock over 20 rewards including a Legendary outfit
Store and Content Updates
- The Crown That Remains DLC bundle added
- Includes outfit, grenade skin, emote, charm, and Multibucks
- Helion Exarch and Helion Eclipse store sets added
- Brewed for Trouble set added
- M.E.L.V.I.N. Reforged cosmetic returns
- Twitch Drops added
- Rewards unlocked by watching streams with Drops enabled
Balance Changes
Gadgets
- Vanishing Bomb adjusted
- Invisibility duration reduced from 6 seconds to 5 seconds
- Cooldown increased from 18 seconds to 22 seconds
Game Modes
- Spawn system adjusted
- Increased minimum respawn distance from enemies by approximately 20 percent
- Ranked Tournaments updated
- Rebalanced rank distribution across leagues
Gameplay
- Goo interaction updated
- Break time reduced from 0.8 seconds to 0.35 seconds
Specializations
- Shockwave reverted to previous behavior
- Restores higher launch potential when combined with Jump Pad
Weapons
- 50 Akimbo
- Improved hip fire accuracy
- Chimera XB
- Reduced effective range and damage at distance
- KS 23, M26 Matter, Model 1887
- Removed trigger hold delay on pump action
- M11
- Adjusted range and reduced damage at longer distances
- Spear
- Increased hit cap for spin attack
- V9S
- Reduced magazine size from 20 to 18
Bug Fixes and Improvements
Gameplay and Systems
- Fixed exploit allowing excessive movement of Cashout Stations
- Fixed issue allowing players to ping cloaked contestants
- Fixed revive statue clipping into geometry
- Fixed object pickup interruptions
Audio
- Fixed multiple audio issues including missing, looping, and desynced sounds
- Improved replay and reconnect audio handling
Maps
- Fixed collision and visual issues across Monaco and Seoul
- Improved traversal in multiple arenas
Stability
- Fixed crashes during tournament sequences
- Fixed loading screen blocking gameplay
- Improved overall game stability
UI and Accessibility
- Improved match summary visuals
- Added spectator zoom speed option
- Fixed multiple UI display and progression issues
- Improved scoreboard and inventory behavior
The Finals, developed and published by Embark Studios, released on December 7, 2023. It is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC.
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