The Finals Update 3.12.0 Brings Matsuri Bonus XP Event, Makes Other Minor Changes

Ali Haider September 4, 2024

The latest update for The Finals, Version 3.12.0, introduces the BONUS XP MATSURI event, bringing significant boosts to player progression as the season draws to a close. This event increases the XP earned in matches and doubles the XP from Daily Contracts, encouraging players to complete their Battlepass before Season 4. Additionally, the update modifies the Cashout mode by removing the Defender bonus in the final round of a Tournament and introducing an Underdog bonus for teams with disconnected players, ensuring a more balanced experience.

Moreover, this update includes several content and bug fixes, focusing on improving gameplay stability and performance. Key fixes involve addressing issues with gadget functionality, animations, and game modes. As the community eagerly awaits the arrival of Season 4, the developers have hinted at significant changes and new content, with a sneak peek available during Oscar’s upcoming stream.

Complete Patch Notes for The Finals Update 3.12.0

BONUS XP MATSURI Event:
- Increased XP earned from playing matches.
- Doubled XP obtained from Daily Contracts.
- Event lasts until the end of the current season.
Cashout Changes:
- Final Round Adjustment:
  - The Defender bonus, which provided quicker individual respawn times for defending teams, has been turned off.
- Underdog Bonus:
  - Introduced a new feature that reduces both individual and squad respawn timers to 20 seconds when one or more players disconnect from the match.
Community Event:
- Successful completion of the challenge to play 6 million rounds partied up.
- The ISEUL-T Reality Check Frag Grenade skin will be added to player inventories soon.
Season 4 Teaser:
- Developers hint at new content and balance changes for the upcoming season.
- Details to be shared in an upcoming stream by Oscar.
Content and Bug Fixes:
- Animation:
  - Fixed the grenade throw animation so it continues to play while high vaulting.
- Gadgets:
  - Defibrillator:
    - Fixed a bug where defibrillation revive was blocked by friendly Mesh and Dome shields.
- Game Modes:
  - World Tour:
    - Defender bonus removed in the final round, impacting respawn times.
    - Underdog Bonus introduced to reduce respawn timers when players leave the match.
- Gameplay:
  - Fixed a bug where melee aim assist would not reset when restoring default settings.
  - Fixed a bug where the revive hologram would block bullets.
  - Updated visuals for being hit by goo.
- Stability & Performance:
  - Improved launch time from application startup to reaching the main menu.
  - Animation performance improvements for better overall performance.
- UI:
  - Fixed text chat and event log not showing during the end of a round.
  - Updated SR-84 labeling to correctly identify it as a “Marksman Rifle.”
  - World Tour:
    - Fixed a bug where the World Tour Tally Charm was not awarded.

The Finals is a free-to-play, first-person shooter developed by Embark Studios. Set in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, the game offers players the chance to participate in a virtual game show where they compete for fame and fortune.