update · September 10, 2026
THE FINALS Update 11.9.0 Buffs Zipline and Evasive Dash
THE FINALS Update 11.9.0 adjusts gadget cooldowns, reduces the visibility of stationary Cloaking Devices, and launches the Scorch Protocol event. The patch also fixes several crashes and rendering issues across platforms.
THE FINALS has received Update 11.9.0, bringing balance adjustments to movement abilities and gadgets alongside the Scorch Protocol event in World Tour. The patch also tackles long-standing frustration with the Cloaking Device and fixes multiple stability issues on PC and consoles.
Gadget and Ability Adjustments
The Zipline now has a decreased cooldown of 30 seconds, down from 37 seconds, and its maximum placement distance is increased from 40 meters to 50 meters. Evasive Dash receives another cooldown reduction, dropping from 6 seconds to 5 seconds per charge following its smaller tweak in update 11.6. The Cloaking Device has increased visibility when stationary, making players who stand still slightly easier to spot against the surrounding environment.
Bug Fixes and Performance
Audio fixes restore missing destruction sound effects for office props in Skyway Stadium and correct the volume mix for the Rhythm & Bruise Emote. A tracking dart contract issue where detecting five opponents failed to count progress has been resolved. The Purple Reign jacket no longer clips with bandoliers and emblems, and the second Cashout in the tutorial has been moved away from the construction site.
Stability and Rendering
Several platform crashes and hangs have been addressed, including a rare server hang when processing corrupt network data, a PS5 crash occurring shortly after entering the Arena, and a crash when saving replay checkpoints. The update also fixes a game hang occurring when the game was suspended on Xbox, mitigates a hang tied to NVIDIA DLSS Frame Generation, and fixes memory usage issues with specific textures.
Why this patch matters
Update 11.9.0 makes targeted improvements to underused mobility options while taking a first step toward rebalancing stealth utility in combat.