The Finals Season 8 Patch Notes – Major Changes & Updates
The Finals Season 8 patch 8.3.0 is here, bringing a host of balance changes, bug fixes, and gameplay improvements. Whether you're deep into Ranked or just exploring the latest The Finals new features, here’s everything you need to know from the latest patch.
🔧 Balance Updates
Gadget Tweaks
- Breach Drill: Faster activation (2.5s from 3s) and shorter cooldown (20s from 25s).
- Smoke Grenade: Duration reduced to 9s (from 15s) and ammo dropped from 3 to 2 to curb exploitative cashout steals.
Weapon Changes
- BFR Titan: Damage reduced from 98 to 90 to remove overpowered combos with the Winch Claw.
Specializations
- Winch Claw: Requires clearer line of sight to hook enemies effectively.
🕹 Game Mode Improvements
- Cashout (World Tour & Ranked): Updated spawn logic to reduce spawn clustering after team wipes.
- Ranked Private Matches: Loadout switching mid-round now disabled for competitive integrity.
- Game Show Events: Alien Invasion re-enabled on select maps with improved spawn logic.
🗺 Map Updates & Fixes
Multiple maps received gameplay and flow improvements:
- Seoul: Hospital roof now shorter and less exposed; new movement/flanking paths added.
- SYS$Horizon: Cube health increased; new cover and voxel bridges for improved combat dynamics.
- Nozomi/Citadel: Zipline replaced with jump pads for better flanking routes.
- Fortune Stadium, Kyoto, Monaco, Bernal: Various collision, lighting, and traversal fixes for smoother gameplay.
🎮 Gameplay & Quality of Life
- Interaction Improvements: Fixes for stuck animations, deployable placement, and object pickup issues.
- Revive Statues: Now visually reflect class types—Light, Medium, or Heavy.
- Replay Fixes: Resolved issues with doors, platforms, and player positions in replays.
- Customization & Cosmetics: Improved visual fidelity and reduced clipping across multiple outfits and pets.
🎧 Audio & Visual Fixes
- Weapon & Replay Audio: Fixed bugs with stuck sounds and incorrect VO lines.
- VFX & UI: Updated reticule color settings, better emote labeling, and more accurate ammo displays.
📈 Performance & Stability
- Optimized performance for systems with ≤16GB RAM.
- Improved platform reliability during outages (e.g., Steam downtime).
- Fixes for frequent client crashes related to animations and customization.
🎮 Controller & UI Enhancements
- Better controller input handling and improved button layout for navigation.
- Emote menu now shows names for better accessibility.
- Match reports now include player names, and reticule colors are customizable.
Conclusion
Patch 8.3.0 is one of the most comprehensive yet, targeting gameplay balance, visual polish, and overall performance. Whether you're competing in Ranked or enjoying the chaos of casual matches, these improvements promise a smoother, more competitive experience.
Stay tuned for more updates as Embark Studios continues refining The Finals.