update · February 8, 2024

THE FINALS Update 1.7.0 Boosts Match XP and Rewires VoIP Settings

THE FINALS Update 1.7.0 increases payout rewards across matches and contracts, removes the punishing Dead Go Boom event, and turns VoIP on by default for all players.

The latest patch for THE FINALS focuses heavily on speeding up progression and pushing team communication. Update 1.7.0 delivers broad payouts for match actions and weekly tasks while stripping out a frustrating game show event that disproportionately punished melee combatants.

Progression and Payout Adjustments

Earning currency and completing objectives yields more return. Opening vaults jumps from 100 to 200 XP, starting a cashout rises from 100 to 300 XP, completing a cashout moves from 200 to 400 XP, and stealing a cashout goes from 100 to 300 XP. Bank It mode increases rewards per coin delivered from 50 to 80 XP. Match placement bonuses scale up across the board, providing 200 XP for fourth place, 400 XP for third, 600 XP for second, and 800 XP for first. Weekly contracts jump from 2,000 to 4,500 XP, weekly goals go from 4,000 to 9,000 XP, and the required weekly contracts to complete a goal drop from eight down to six.

Game Show Events and Voice Communication

The Dead Go Boom game show event is temporarily disabled because it penalizes melee users too heavily. Voice communication receives an infrastructure push. VoIP is enabled by default for all players. PC users default to Push To Talk, while console users default to Voice Activated settings. Players retain the option to turn VoIP off through the settings menu.

Interface Additions

End-of-round sequences include a play again button so queued parties can jump straight back into matchmaking without navigating through multiple menus.

Why this patch matters

Update 1.7.0 makes ranking up less of a grind while forcing players into open voice channels to encourage coordination.