hotfix · April 17, 2026

THE FINALS Hotfix 10.3.1 Reverts Goo Changes and Fixes Gadgets

Embark Studios deployed Hotfix 10.3.1 for THE FINALS, temporarily reverting goo timer changes while fixing APS Turret bugs, sliding interruptions, and Data Reshaper issues.

Embark Studios released Hotfix 10.3.1 for THE FINALS to correct unintended bugs and temporarily roll back a balance change introduced in Update 10.3. The patch addresses gadget malfunctions, movement hitches, and visual clutter.

Goo Changes Rolled Back

The time required for goo to break when overlapping a player has been temporarily reverted from 0.2 seconds back to 0.8 seconds. The previous adjustment caused severe bugs, including failing to interrupt objective steals and allowing players to shield stealing teammates from all incoming damage. Developers plan to reintroduce the faster break time in update 10.6 once those exploits are resolved.

Gadget and Equipment Fixes

Data Reshaper now correctly transforms items into pre-defined objects based on the target rather than choosing a random object. A fix for the APS Turret stops deployed units from bouncing around and displacing nearby world objects. Additionally, the Envy Jersey cosmetic no longer changes color unexpectedly.

Movement and VFX Adjustments

Several movement anomalies have been ironed out, including an issue that prevented or interrupted sliding, and a delay affecting Quick Melee attacks used in weapon combos. On the visual side, the Gateway preview effects have been reverted to their original state to improve visibility against bright backgrounds and the sky.

Why this patch matters

Hotfix 10.3.1 acts as a cleanup patch, rolling back problematic goo mechanics while stabilizing gadgets, movement fluidity, and visual clarity.