patch · December 20, 2023
THE FINALS Update 1.4.0 Balance and Map Changes
THE FINALS update 1.4.0 brings extensive combat balance adjustments, anti-cheat detection updates, and winter-themed map overhauls to Monaco.
Embark Studios has launched update 1.4.0 for THE FINALS, introducing broad weapon and gadget balance tweaks, anti-cheat upgrades, winter map decorations, and quality-of-life adjustments.
Combat and Gadget Nerfs
Mesh Shield health drops to 1100 from 1250, and Dome Shield health drops to 300 from 350. C4 max player damage is reduced to 210 from 240, its damage radius shrinks to 1.6m from 2.4m, and its self-damage multiplier rises to 1.3. RPG-7 max player damage decreases to 150 from 165, minimum damage drops to 80 from 90, and explosion radii are reduced. Mines including Gas, Glitch, Mine, and Pyro now feature a 1.6-second arming time, while standard Mine damage falls to 140 and its radius shrinks to 3.5m. SA1216 damage per pellet drops to 7 with increased dispersion, and Recon Senses activation cost lowers to 1.
Weapon and Ability Buffs
Stun Gun range increases to 12m from 10m. Flamethrower fire rate rises to 170 from 160. LH1 damage increases to 47 from 45, and M11 damage increases to 16 from 15.
Maps and Modes
Monaco receives a snowy winter overhaul. Flying saucers in the Alien Invasion event now feature a repulsor, and strain is updated in various Vegas buildings for better destruction results. Cashout stations will no longer become invisible before transfer completions, and the Deathmatch game show event is now disallowed in the BankIt mode.
Quality of Life and Bug Fixes
Anti-cheat detection receives major updates to target unfair play. Melee hit registration issues are resolved, and the Riot Shield bug that blocked bullets while invisible during interactions is fixed. Unintended vaulting and zipline placement exploits on pickupables are also addressed. UI improvements include squad-colored health bars, AFK kick warnings, and rank display updates.
Why this patch matters
Update 1.4.0 heavily targets dominant defensive gear and burst damage tools while improving anti-cheat measures and introducing holiday map features.