Solo-queueing often? The new Solo Showdown mode launches Oct. 20! Face 11 other Contestants across 3 elimination rounds featuring returning and brand-new mini-modes.

The competition is heating up. There can only be one winner.

Your Sponsor. Your Story. Your Rewards. PRIME TIME introduces the new Sponsor Journey on Oct. 20! Discover your Handler, uncover secrets, and earn more free rewards. Join our team for a first look behind the brands!

Let your name resonate in the Arena. Dynamic Commentary is the new feature that will earn you praise from your favorite commentator Scotty, coming in PRIME TIME on Oct. 20!
Live commentary in a live match for the play you just pulled. Now this is what a Game Show is all about!

A fresh look for THE FINALS! “And the best part: it's customizable.” Discover the revamped HUD and redesigned menus coming with PRIME TIME on Oct. 20!

Contestants,
We’re partnering with Galaxies Showcase!

Join us on October 15th at 9:00 PM CEST | 12:00 PM PT | 3:00 PM ET at the Galaxies Showcase for a first look at the new gameplay trailer for PRIME TIME, our upcoming Season!

And while you enjoy the show, earn two drops to bring back with you into the Arena. Simply link your Twitch and EmbarkID, sit back and earn the following rewards:

Watch 30 minutes to get the Cash Pending Sticker

Watch 45 minutes to get the Deposit Slip Spray

Creators that are co-streaming the event and have Drops enabled on their channel will also be eligible to distribute the Twitch Drop reward to their community. Galaxies are offering Twitch creators the opportunity to co-stream by filling out the form on their website.

Enjoy the show, Contestants!

While XP Apogee is still live, boosting your XP and Fans earnings, ISEUL-T just shipped new drip for all Contestants to grab in this week’s Store Update!

STORE | CROSSFADER SET

There’s no performance without looks.

ISEUL-T is here to fix that. Sharpen your appearance and get noticed in the Arena with the Crossfader Set. While you’re making your way through realities, your goal stays the same, staying on top of the competition.

ONE SHOWDOWN. ONE WINNER

This week, Sponsor Showdown is back! We’ve also turned our end-of-season XP event on, refreshed the Store, brought some new Twitch drops your way alongside some bug-fixes. Let’s unpack this week’s update and see what’s new!

EVENT | SPONSOR SHOWDOWN

Contestants, it is time to fill in the paperwork and choose which Sponsor you will represent in the Arena in a battle for fans! Sponsors are looking for Contestants ready to put on a show and earn the support from fans in a race to the top of the leaderboard.

Play any mode, impress everyone, and earn fans. There will only be one winner!

EVENT | APOGEE XP

From today until the end of Season 11, we’re boosting your XP and fans earnings!
Earn up to 200% XP from Daily Contracts and up to 150% XP and fans from gameplay, perfect to complete any missing tiers in your Battle Pass.

STORE | VACUUM GRUNT SET

Geared up, it’s time to pick another shift.

Where you’re going, your radio will be your only point of contact with the base of operations, so don’t lose it. This week is loaded with all the equipment you need to get your mission completed successfully; get it done!
Over and out.

TWITCH | RAKING COINS

Coins and leaves are falling into the Arena, perfect time to pick up a new rake.
Watch anyone playing THE FINALS with Drops Enabled and earn some nice freebies to celebrate the return of Fall!

Watch 1 hour to get the Forage Fortune Charm

Watch 2 hours to get the Seed Money Earrings

Watch 4 hours to get the Havoc Raker Sledgehammer

Available now until October 15th, 2026. Terms and conditions on twitch.tv

GAME UPDATE | CONTENT AND BUG FIXES

Audio
Fixed an issue in Tutorial where voice-over could get stuck after completing the Reinforce the Cashout objective.

Cosmetics
Fixed decal issues for "Engimo Signal Flux" Minigun and Pike skin

Fixed the FAMAS Corelight Engine and SciFiRetro Ultimate skins so the glass shroud is transparent on Medium and Low graphics settings

Reduced clipping on the rotating part of the “Hypnotic Method” skin for the CL-40

Social
Fixed an issue where party voice chat could stop working on consoles after suspending and resuming the game

Stability
Fixed a rare issue that could end matches when firing at moving platforms

Fixed a hang that could occur around the podium scenes or at the end of round if DLSS Frame Generation is enabled

UI
Updated spectator team colors to be colorblind-safe in Private Matches and Colorblind Mode for improved visibility

Visuals
Fixed a rare issue where Weapons could clip into walls when standing close to surfaces or after watching another Contestant climb a ladder

I don't post my clips here since that often since hardly anybody else does, and don't want it to seem spammy. But I really liked the way the edit came out on this one and wanted to share. :)

In this week’s Store Update, VAIIYA is dropping new tools for you. This is also the last week to grab the IVADA’s Right to Strike Event Pass and play Respec Order 3.0!

STORE | FIELD CONTROL SET

Check, one-two, one-two.. Are you receiving?

VAIIYA equipped you with all the communication equipment you need to get into the virtual field and report back as much intel as possible, thanks to the Field Control Set. And if you’re feeling fancy while taking notes, grab the Retro A.C.E. Set for your Multi-Device. Old-school hardware, but you can be sure it will never fail you.

And on top of all this, we’re running another sale!
Now is the best time to grab some classic bundles like the Darque Mood Set or burn it all down with the Incendiary Cheers Set, courtesy of OSPUZE.

EVENT PASS | RIGHT TO STRIKE

This is the last week to get your hands on the Right to Strike Event Pass before the union’s deal expires.
Two pages of cosmetics, unlocked at your own pace, for one single price.
Generously sponsored by IVADA!

COMETA is bringing more gear for all Contestants in this week’s Store update. The forecast is also predicting warmer temperatures in the Arena starting next week!

STORE | TRANSIT GRADE

Get yourself the latest COMETA arsenal engineered to withstand the worst and the best outerspace has to offer. But if you’d rather take a more improvised route, foil should do the trick against solar radiation.. right?

We’re also running another sale on some featured bundles such as the City Lancer Set and more!
Because who doesn’t like a good deal.

[Sorry, I've missed a few of these!]

CHROMED UP

We’ve got a shiny new Store Update and a sale dropping in the Arena alongside some exciting TGM updates with our first team officially advancing to Stockholm!

STORE | ATOMIC LIFESTYLE SET

Crank that analog dial to the max and let the musical waves flow through the Arena while keeping yourself safe from changes in atmospheric pressure with the Atomic Lifestyle Set. Mono never sounded this good.

We are also running a sale!
For a limited time, a selection of really cool bundles have an extra discount applied to them, including our friend Shieldon! That’s one happy turtle.

ESPORTS | THE FIRST GOLDEN TICKET

Cycle 3 has wrapped up across all three regions, and somebody is already preparing to pack their baggage. Five Fears are the first team anywhere to lock a direct invite to The Grand Major 2026, and they did it with a whole cycle to spare.

EMEA

We decided to hand it over to Scotty to give us the rundown on how Cycle 3 happened:

SCOTTY: “Here’s how you make history folks: lose your opening Cashout match, drop into the lower bracket, and win the entire show from there! What a rollercoaster for the fans of Five Fears!”.

Five Fears took Cycle 3 the hard way for back-to-back cycle titles, and their 275 points put them mathematically out of reach before Cycle 4 even started. Alliance reached their first ever top two, and Teiko put points back on the board after that Cycle 2 wipeout. EMEA’s last cycle is now a fight over Closed Qualifier positions, and it is wide open.

AMERICAS

Now this is the most exciting lineup. Looking at the leaderboard, two teams at the top are tied on 155 points. Unphased and Luminon Gaming join four other teams to fight for one cycle win that can determine the golden ticket. That begins this Saturday August 15th via the Open Qualifiers stage.

EMEA

HIBOO are defending the lead for the first time after back-to-back cycle wins, KZ sit five points behind on 225 with the same roster they started the season with, and DRG on 200 are quietly close enough to ruin both their weekends.

So here’s the math for everyone else. Most points after Cycle 4 takes your region’s golden ticket to The Grand Major 2026 hosted at DreamHack Stockholm, November 27-29th. One seat at that table is already taken.

And the last entry window of the regular season is still open. Every contestant that was tested on those broadcasts started in the Open Qualifiers, taking the same shot anyone can take, including you. Build your team and claim your spot:

AMERICAS Sign Up | Cycle 4 Qualifiers begin 15th August

EMEA Sign Up | Cycle 4 Qualifiers begin 22nd August

So grab your teammates, pick a team to root for, and ask yourself the big question:

CAN YOU REACH THE FINALS?

I recently picked up a DualSense Edge controller, and I'm really loving how responsive it is at high sensitivities. The gyro feels a lot faster and more accurate, so I've been able to land some clean flicks and swipes lately. :)

We’ve brought some shiny cosmetics your way in this week’s Store Update. Next week, get ready to dust off your favorite pair of dancing shoes, they’ll come in handy.

In a complaint filed June 26 in Multnomah County Court, Martin says she received an email from her manager in late 2025 informing employees the company planned to begin installing video cameras in some of its rigs and vans as part of a “test phase” where patient treatment would be recorded. The manager also reportedly said that in an effort to protect patient privacy, only video would be recorded.

Martin said that in February when she and her partner were assigned one of the rigs outfitted with cameras, she noticed they were pointed at patients and recording audio in addition to video. She said she and her partner each reached out to their supervisors to report their concerns and ask for clarity, but never heard back.

Based on her own online research of local laws, Martin said she believed the recordings were illegal. She covered the camera in her rig and turned off its microphone. She also said no signage was added to the vehicles that contained the cameras and management continued to ignore employee concerns about protecting patient privacy. A few days later, she said she was contacted by her supervisor regarding an investigation into tampering with one of the cameras. Shortly after, she was placed on administrative leave and later terminated.

In this blog we’re introducing the new melee system we’re releasing with Season 11. We’ll explain how it works, what we’ve changed, and what we’re hoping to achieve with these changes.

Let’s dive into this rework with Design Director on THE FINALS, Matt Lowe!

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READY FOR DEPARTURE

Welcome to Season 10’s last update!
Sponsor Showdown is almost over, the Store got refreshed and XP Feast is still live to help you finish these last Battle Pass pages. In the meantime, Season 11 is right around the corner, and we can’t wait to start sharing more very, very soon™

STORE | FLAMINGLE TOP

It sure is warm in the Arena!

Show off your digital suntan in the Arena with the Flamingle and Floral State Tops!
We’ve also brought back some 4th of July bundles alongside the brand new Fourth of Mayhem Set for the Thermal Bore. Make an impact, and make it spark!

ESPORTS | STEP RIGHT UP

Step right up, contestants. The stage is set, the crowd is cheering, and the next big storyline is about to be written!

This weekend, the World’s Greatest Gameshow kicks into gear. On Saturday 4th July, EMEA heads into its Top 16. And on Sunday 5th July, AMERICAS cuts it down to the Top 8.

Last cycle in AMERICAS, Envy barely made it through the Top 16, scraping in as the final seed, sitting one loss away from elimination. Then the Top 8 began, and it all changed. They won every single game, and walked away as the Cycle 1 winners.The question is simple: can anyone knock The 2025 Grand Major champions off the top spot?

EMEA had its own underdog story. Teiko also qualified dead last, then tore through the region in stunning fashion. With Etelco flying the flag for Medium mains and pushing the class in new directions, Pika and Oji helped turn that innovation into a finale win over Five Fears (after playing hide and seek under a staircase?!).Now the region has had time to study. Will EMEA find an answer, or is Teiko still one step ahead?

Two regions over two nights, and as we like to say: Everyone loves an underdog!

If you’re wondering about APAC, competition is heating up. KZ, the ice-cold Chinese roster, still sit top of the overall leaderboard, and are closing in on a direct ticket to The Grand Major. But do not get comfortable, because they just got stunned in the Cycle 2 final by HIBOO, the Korean side who ripped the title away on the back of Byusl, clutching two separate near 1v3’s with the trusty BFR!

Even if tournaments are not usually your thing, this is a great weekend to take a peek at the limits being pushed in the Arena! Every Contestant started this stage via Open Qualifiers, taking the same kind of shot that anyone can take, including you! Don’t miss your opportunity, build your team and sign up here:

APAC Sign Up
AMERICAS Sign Up
EMEA Sign Up

So tune in, grab an OSPUZE (or two), pick a favorite team, steal a few ideas and ask yourself the big question:
CAN YOU REACH THE FINALS?

Sponsor Showdown is still underway alongside the XP Feast Event! It is also the last week to try out Respec Order 2.0 and send us your precious feedback!

STORE | MAIDENPLATE

Make sure bullets are ricocheting off your chest in style with the MaidenPlate Top!
Built to improve your survivability in the Arena without sacrificing your sense of fashion.

NOTE: The Glow Getter Charm is currently missing from the Luminous Riot Set but will be added as soon as possible.

EVENT | RESPEC ORDER 2.0

Respec Order 2.0 is still live for another week!

On top of the health and movement speed changes brought to the Light and Heavy archetypes, this new version of Respec Order brings some experimental balance changes with it. Read about it in detail in Matt’s blogpost.

If you’ve had time to try it out, we welcome your feedback directly on our Discord server, and if you haven’t yet, there’s still a whole week to give it a shot!

We’re kicking off this week with a fresh Store Update, alongside a special sale on some items, brought to you by OSPUZE!

STORE | FIZZKICK BRAWLER

It’s time to kick it off and skip straight to overtime, because you don’t need more than that to make your mark in the Arena! Dribble through the defense, they won’t even see it coming.
We’re also running a special sale on select bundles, now until next week!

EVENT | SAFEHOUSE PASS

It’s the last week to get your hands on the SafeHouse Pass, brought to you by ALFA ACTA!
Get what your dog and your family deserve, the best of Home defense, right at your fingertips.
Guaranteed effectiveness for one simple price.

We’ve got one more week of Dragon’s Claim, so the battle for the banner rages on!
You also have one more week to spend your tickets, spin the wheel, and earn prizes, but the Daily Contracts that earn you tickets have officially ended. So don’t forget to spend your remaining tickets and collect your free rewards!

STORE | THE FACE OFFENDER SET

It’s time to get medieval on the opposing team!

Chainmail wasn’t designed for bullets? The Chain Reaction top can and will protect you from most hazards you’ll encounter in the Arena. Spike the Healing Emitter just rolled into your life! He has a cute face and will give you heals and splinters! Handle with care!

For those who like to edit their Finals clips, somebody has put together a great asset pack with effects and transitions from official The Finals trailers! The creator put a Google Drive link to the files in the YT description; it's about 20 GB altogether, about 18 GB of which are full trailers (so if you just want glitch effects and transitions, etc, it's much smaller).

I know there's a couple of users here who like sharing clips, so maybe this will be of use to those of us. :)