update · December 4, 2025

THE FINALS Update 8.12.0 Launches Sponsor Showdown and Season 9 Preview

THE FINALS releases update v8.12.0 as the final patch before Season 9 and year 3. The update features the Sponsor Showdown event, the Miss Elimi-Latte cosmetic set, and a preview broadcast.

THE FINALS deploys update v8.12.0, closing out the current era before Season 9 initiates Dragons Rising and year 3. The patch acknowledges recent tournament winners NTMR from The Grand Major 2025 alongside new community events.

Sponsor Showdown Active

The Sponsor Showdown pits HOLTOW and TRENTILA against one another in the Arena. Playing any game mode accumulates fans for the chosen sponsor.

Store Items and Preview Event

The Miss Elimi-Latte set allows players to throw coffee cups at opponents. Additionally, a streaming event on December 8 marks the two-year anniversary of the game and showcases Season 9.

Why this patch matters

Version 8.12.0 serves as a bridge patch, supplying sponsor progression and cosmetic items while the community awaits Season 9.