The Finals Update 2.0 Patch Notes (PS5 Version 1.000.021)

The Finals update 2.0 (Season 2) is now available to download on PC, PS5(1.000.021) and Xbox players. According to the official The Finals 2.0 patch notes, the latest Season 2 update introduces significant changes to the game, including new abilities, equipment, weapons, balance adjustments, and bug fixes. Apart from this, today’s The Finals patch 2.0.0 also includes improvements in various aspects of gameplay.

A major update 1.8 was released recently, that added new changes, gameplay adjustments, and more. Unfortunately, since the last patch, players have been experiencing issues with the game. Today’s The Finals version 1.000.021 will fix a few of these issues.

The Finals Version 1.000.021 Patch Notes – March 14, 2024

• New Additions:
  • Introduces new abilities like Dematerializer, Gateway, Data Reshaper, and Reverse Gravity Cube.
  • Adds new weapons including FAMAS, 93R, and KS-23.
  • Includes a new map called SYS$HORIZON and a new game show event called Retro Invasion 82.
• Balance Changes:
  • Implements balance changes to throwables, explosives, and “nukes” to prevent excessive dominance in the gameplay.
  • Adjusts gas canisters, C4, defibrillator, dome shield, RPG, sonar grenade, vanishing bomb, and various specializations for better gameplay experience.
• Equipment Mastery:
  • Introduces new levels and rewards for various weapons, gadgets, and equipment items.

Bug Fixes

General

• Fixed an issue where the scoreboard failed to display the potential score for ongoing transfers.
• Rectified the problem of flamethrower kills occasionally being misattributed as self-elimination due to the flamethrower user’s elimination.
• Addressed dome and mesh shield deficiencies in blocking projectiles and explosions accurately.
• Corrected broken interactions on the crane.
• Resolved the exploit that allowed players to pilfer objectives through floors and walls.
• Ensured that flashbang effects are now visible for spectating players.
• Fixed the issue where explosive objects attached to another object would dislodge if the primary object was destroyed, ensuring the explosive object takes appropriate damage.
• Patched the bug where melee swings could damage occluded structures, such as destroying exterior walls from inside an elevator.
• Solved the controller issue causing players to drop their held item upon pressing the primary weapon button while the primary weapon was equipped.
• Ensured minor props like chairs and tables are consistently affected by explosives.
• Corrected the Mesh Shield regen failure to start correctly.
• Rectified the calculation error of radial damage falloff for carriables and props.
• Fixed the bug where Oil barrels would not ignite from specific damage events.

Animation

• Addressed issues where melee animations appeared incorrect when affected by status effects and where dagger animations failed to play correctly.
• Added new idle animation for squad members equipped with LH1.
• Resolved the T-pose bug occurring when players executed the sword lunge and swapped items simultaneously.
• Fixed issues with the 1887 Dough Wrangler skin, including the left hand popping up on the screen when shooting while crouching, floating items appearing when riding ziplines, melee swings skipping animation at the end of mantling, and character’s arms clipping each other when wielding throwing knives.
• Corrected bugs where ADS-specific weapon handling would play outside of ADS.

Game Modes

• Enhanced spawn selection around active objectives.
• Fixed issues where players could manipulate opposing teams’ spawn points by not inserting the Cashbox and where two squads spawning simultaneously could use the same spawn point.

Levels

• Implemented a new and improved algorithm for map selection to reduce repetition.
• Enhanced lighting on nighttime Monaco.
• Reduced wind movement on vegetation in Las Vegas.
• Fixed issues with overlapping level objects, materials in the End of Round Celebration being drawn behind the team logo, debris handling, and lighting on Seoul Fog and Storm settings.

Art

• Fixed issues with Glint Tint skin.

Audio

• Added voice lines for reloading.
• Improved footstep audio for players using pistols.
• Fixed bugs related to objective pings and match commentary.

UI/UX

• Introduced player cards in THE FINALS.
• Added THE FINALS spinner to loading screens.
• Included new item gadget tutorial videos.
• Improved camera placement and framing for charms.
• Centered squads in tournament lineup intros and outros.
• Enhanced respawn timer feedback on teammate icons.
• Improved feedback on the “Press Start” respawn mechanic.

Download free The Finals update 2.0.0 on PC (Steam), Xbox and PS5.