update · March 14, 2024
THE FINALS Update 2.0.0 Patch Notes and Weapon Balancing
Season 2 arrives in THE FINALS with the new SYS$HORIZON map, the Dematerializer and Gateway gadgets, plus massive weapon and equipment balancing changes. The update also removes the controversial Recon Senses specialization and introduces auto-sprint settings.
Season 2 of THE FINALS is live, bringing a fresh arena, new gear, and sweeping adjustments to match pacing and lethality. Developers have targeted the dominant meta from Season 1, notably rebalancing multi-explosive throwables and removing Recon Senses entirely.
Meta Shifts and Explosive Nerfs
The combination of throwables and C4, commonly known as nukes, has received a multi-layered nerf. A diminishing returns damage modifier of 60%, 40%, 30%, and 20% now applies to chained explosive damage. Furthermore, picking up throwables with attached explosive gadgets un-arms them, requiring a re-arming timer once released. Propane gas tank health drops from 250 to 120, and C4 ammo counts decrease from two to one.
Specialization and Gadget Adjustments
Recon Senses has been removed from the game for a major rework after being deemed detrimental to matches. The Defibrillator now features a three-second re-materialization period for revived players, while starting health increases from 40% to 50%. Dome Shield duration drops from 20 seconds to 12, and Mesh Shield cooldown on full depletion increases to 15 seconds.
Toxic Gas and Weapon Tuning
Toxic Gas now applies damage 0.5 seconds after entry, ramping up gradually from 30 hp/s to 60 hp/s over two seconds with an increased tick interval of 0.3 seconds. Weapon updates include recoil pattern adjustments for the Lewis Gun and M60, alongside damage falloff tweaks for assault rifles and the R .357 revolver.
New Season 2 Additions
Players can now drop into the new SYS$HORIZON map and experience the Retro Invasion 82 game show event. New equipment includes the Dematerializer specialization, Gateway, Data Reshaper, and Reverse Gravity Cube gadgets, alongside the FAMAS, 93R, and KS-23 weapons.
Quality of Life and Settings
An auto-sprint option is now available in the gameplay settings, featuring a customizable activation timer that integrates with the game's omnidirectional movement system. Grenade preview arcs now display exact detonation points in their trajectory, and controller improvements stop accidental item drops during interactions.
Why this patch matters
Update 2.0.0 successfully dismantles the oppressive meta of Season 1 by reigning in explosive stacking and removing Recon Senses, paving the way for a more tactical Season 2.