update · January 31, 2024
THE FINALS Update 1.6.0 Adds Gyro Controls, Nerfs Recon Senses, and Launches New Event
Update 1.6.0 for THE FINALS introduces a range-limited Recon Senses ability, adds PS4 and PS5 gyro aiming, and rolls out the solo Steal the Spotlight event. The patch also lowers the match requirement for Ranked Tournaments to 45 rounds.
THE FINALS Mid-Season Update 1.6.0 brings substantial balance adjustments to meta-defining specializations, quality-of-life additions for controllers, and a brand-new solo event mode. Developers have placed a heavy focus on visibility, combat readability, and lowering barriers to entry for competitive modes.
Specialization and Gadget Balance
Recon Senses has received a hard range limit of 30 meters, and players targeted by the ability will now see a Detected warning on their HUD. Vanishing Bomb invisibility interrupt grace periods have been increased for both teammates and the player, alongside a longer invisibility duration for teammates. Mesh Shields and Dome Shields now utilize squad colors if the corresponding enemy color setting is enabled.
Game Modes and Match Flow
The experimental Solo Bank It mode has been removed. In its place, the new Steal the Spotlight solo event drops players into nighttime arenas with preset loadouts and turret-guarded cashouts. For competitive players, the required rounds to unlock Ranked Tournaments have dropped from 60 to 45. Furthermore, players can now change loadouts in the lobby while waiting for the first match to start.
Controller and Settings Improvements
Controller players on PS5 DualSense and PS4 DualShock gamepads can now utilize gyro aiming options. Aim assistance sensitivity reduction has been fixed for targets closer than 20 meters, and input latency on PS5 has been reduced. Default field of view for new installations has been raised from 71 to 81.
Map Adjustments and Audio
Various maps received structural tweaks to improve player traversal. In Las Vegas, Argon Casino saw monitor removals and extra doors to ease navigation, while Eastwood Casino received adjusted zipline exits and added decals to glass windows. Footstep audio and mixes have been updated to make it easier to distinguish between teammates and enemies.
Why this patch matters
Update 1.6.0 successfully reins in problematic wall-hack specializations while opening up accessibility for controller players and streamlining the path into competitive matchmaking.