update · October 16, 2025

THE FINALS Update 8.5.0 Introduces Rushdown World Tour Event and Esports Bundles

THE FINALS update v8.5.0 replaces the HEAVEN OR ELSE event with the Holtow-sponsored Rushdown speed modifier mode. The patch also adds Halloween store cosmetics, official national representation for Finland and Norway, and upcoming esports team bundles.

THE FINALS update v8.5.0 clears out past modifiers to make room for a fast-paced new World Tour event, paired with seasonal cosmetics and team-branded gear leading up to DreamHack Stockholm.

New World Tour Event: Rushdown

Holtow sponsors the new Rushdown event, replacing the previous HEAVEN OR ELSE ruleset. In this mode, players receive a five-second burst of super speed every time they eliminate a contestant or pick up an elimination boost.

Halloween Boo-tique and Country Additions

A new collection of Halloween-themed items arrives in the store to give contestants seasonal gear options. In addition, Finland and Norway are officially added to the game's lineup of represented nations.

Esports Bundles for DreamHack

Five esports bundles arrive in the shop ahead of the DreamHack tournament in Stockholm on November 28-29. Sponsored team color loadouts include Vanguard Gaming x DISSUN, Team Secret x IVADA, Gen.G x ENO+RINO, FNATIC x VAIIYA, and TSM x TRENTILA. Console players may spot these bundles early in native store fronts before they appear in-game.

Why this patch matters

Update v8.5.0 shifts the current gameplay pace with a momentum-focused event while setting up team merchandise ahead of upcoming competitive tournament stages.