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Embark Studios says Arc Raiders and The Finals have been hit by extensive, coordinated DDoS attacks, causing sustained server instability. Mitigations and hotfixes are in progress with some recovery reported, but it’s unclear when full restoration will be complete as players continue to log in.
The Finals Season 2 has been well received overall, but the new KS-23 slug shotgun for the Heavy class has been criticized by the community for being "awful" due to its slow fire rate, projectile speed, and inaccuracy. Players are calling for buffs to its damage, pump speed, and accuracy, as it currently underperforms in all aspects. Despite the criticism, it's acknowledged that issues with new content are to be expected, and fans hope for necessary buffs to be implemented soon.
The Finals is gearing up for its Season 2 update, introducing new gadgets, a hacker collective theme, and a new match type called Powershift. The update brings fresh content, including stylish outfits, tools for hacking the battlefield, and a new SYS$HORIZON map. Each class receives new gadgets, such as the Anti-Gravity cube for the Heavy class, the Gateway gadget for the Light class, and the Data Reshaper and Dematerializer for the Medium class. The new Powershift mode features constant action and fast respawns, but concerns about balance between offense and defense remain. Overall, Season 2 promises to be an exciting addition to The Finals, set to launch on March 14th.
The Finals season 2 introduces a new game mode called Power Shift, where players must guide a moving object through a level, dramatically bulldozing through objects in the environment. This mode showcases the game's impressive level destruction mechanics and allows players to switch their contestant type upon respawn. Along with new guns, gadgets, and specializations, the season also features a hacker-themed setting and a new map. The update goes live on March 14 for PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X, offering both lapsed and new players a compelling reason to revisit the game.
Developer Embark Studios is introducing a new 5v5 mode called Power Shift in The Finals Season 2, where players can switch classes between respawns and must escort a platform through the arena to secure the most points while stopping the opposition from halting their progress. The mode is described as a casual competition and will feature new weapons, gadgets, and cosmetics, adding more excitement to the game.
The Finals Season 2, starting on March 14th, will introduce new weapons for all classes, including the Light's 93R burst-fire machine pistol, Medium's FAMAS burst assault rifle, and Heavy's KS-23 slug shotgun, along with new gadgets and tech for each class. The update also brings a new Arena, SYS$HORIZON, featuring glitchy, neon-filled cityscape gameplay, and is available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
The Finals players are praising Embark Studios for the changes made in patch 1.8, particularly the adjustments to Nukes, explosive barrels with C4 attached. The changes have made Nukes less powerful and more erratic, leading to a positive reception from the player base, who believe that this alteration has "saved the game."
The Finals patch 1.8.0 introduces quality-of-life fixes, a Valentine’s Day event with unlockable rewards, and adjustments to the "nukes" in the game. The update also includes improvements to input latency on Xbox, new social notifications, and various fixes to audio, VFX, gameplay/balance, animation, maps, UI/UX, consoles, security, and general improvements.
The latest patch for online shooter The Finals introduces a new limited time Valentine’s Day event, along with various fixes and adjustments, including differentiation of cloaking sounds, indication of headshots with their own sound, fixes to destruction in Seoul, and adjustments to gameplay, animation, maps, UI/UX, consoles, security, and voice chat. Notably, the patch addresses an issue with C4s causing more damage than intended when exploding together, and it marks the end of the previous Steal the Spotlight event.
The Finals has disabled the controversial Dead Go Boom event due to its unfavorable impact on melee players, with plans to rework and reintroduce it in the future. Additionally, the latest update includes significant XP buffs, a new 'play again' button for quicker match transitions, and default VoIP settings aimed at promoting teamplay.
The Finals, a free Steam FPS game, initially saw a strong launch but has since experienced a significant decline in its player base. In an effort to attract players back, developer Embark Studios has doubled progression rewards in patch 1.7.0, making it faster to unlock battle pass rewards and career ranks. The update also includes changes to encourage more team play and address certain gameplay issues. It remains to be seen if these updates will revive the player base, but the game continues to offer an enticing experience for FPS enthusiasts.
The Finals 1.7.0 patch notes reveal significant buffs to XP progression, including increased XP for various in-game activities and adjustments to weekly contracts. The update also disables the 'Dead Go Boom' game show event due to its impact on melee users, with plans to re-work and reintroduce it in the future. Additionally, the patch introduces UI improvements and default VoIP settings to encourage more teamplay, along with a themed QB set available in the in-game store.
The Finals 1.6.0 patch introduces a new game mode called 'Steal the Spotlight', expands career ranks, and nerfs the Recon Senses ability. The update also includes various balance changes, bug fixes, and improvements to maps, gadgets, specializations, audio, career ranks, characters, emotes, game modes, movement, security, settings, UI, VFX, and weapons. The patch is now live on PC, PlayStation 5 (PS5), and Xbox Series X|S.
The free-to-play multiplayer FPS game, The Finals, has experienced an 83% drop in its player base on Steam within just a month and a half of its launch, raising concerns about its future. Despite initially attracting over 200,000 active players, the game's player count has dwindled to around 50,000. While the Steam reviews remain mostly positive, some players have expressed dissatisfaction with matchmaking and game modes. The game's developer, Embark Studios, may need to address these issues to stabilize the player base and ensure the game's commercial viability.
Embark Studios releases update 1.5.5 for The Finals, featuring significant balance changes for weapons and gadgets, crash fixes, and adjustments to tournament matchmaking. The update also addresses crossplay settings and introduces new content in the store. The developer acknowledges the need for an overhaul of the Recon Senses ability and plans to implement changes in the next update. Despite some criticism, the game continues to impress with its environmental destruction and received an 8/10 review from IGN.