Embark Studios, founded by people from DICE, has released a mid-season update to its debut shooter The Finals. Patch version 1.6.0 added a temporary mode for singles has been added to the game, several balance changes have been made and a portion of cosmetics has been added.
The temporary mode is called Steal the Spotlight. Players start in a match with a class and equipment determined by the developers. The maps are at night and without lighting, and the banks for depositing money are guarded by turrets.
For playing in Steal the Spotlight mode, players The Finals will be able to earn themed cosmetics.
New paid cosmetic set
Changes in patch 1.6.0:
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The Solo Bank It mode for singles was removed from the game – the developers thanked for the feedback and promised to add more such experimental playlists
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The Recon Senses skill has been reworked – now it works in a limited space (up to 30 meters), and the tagged player will receive a full-screen notification that he has been spotted
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Updates to the Las Vegas map – new shelters have been added, ziplines and jumping platforms have been swapped
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Updated footstep sounds to allow players to more clearly differentiate between enemy and teammate
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Added 10 levels to career ranks with additional rewards – maximum rank is now 50
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Aiming using a gyroscope has been added for DualSense and DualShock controllers; input lag has been reduced on PS5
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Added the ability to customize loadouts for all weapons, gadgets and specializations during the match lobby at the start of each match in all game modes
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Reduced the number of matches required to participate in a rating tournament from 60 to 45
The Finals available for free on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
