On October 21, Nexon announced that it has rolled out the Season 12 'PRIME TIME' update for THE FINALS. The update introduces the game's first solo mode, 'Solo Showdown', along with two new gadgets, reworks for three maps, and an overhaul of the destruction and physics systems.
THE FINALS is a team-based FPS game developed by Nexon subsidiary Embark Studios. According to Nexon, approximately 60% of players play solo without a party, and the newly introduced 'Solo Showdown' is a solo mode designed specifically for them. Serving as the game's seventh mode, it features a tournament format where players compete based on individual skill, unlike the existing 3-player, 5-player, and 8-player team competitions.
In 'Solo Showdown', matches are played under different rules for each round. At the end of each round, lower-ranked players with the least cash are eliminated, and the player with the most cash at the end of the third and final round wins.
For the Light build, a new Specialization, 'True Sight', and new Gadgets, 'Mimic Device' and 'Translocator', have been added. 'True Sight', a rework of the existing 'Thermal Vision' gadget, activates a special vision that highlights enemies and deployables while revealing cloaked opponents. The 'Mimic Device' is a gadget that scans objects on the map—such as Explosive Canisters, Goo Canisters, flower pots, and chairs—and disguises the player as that object. Some objects can even utilize their unique functions. With the 'Translocator', players can instantly swap positions with objects on the map.
'Dynamism 2.0', an overhaul of the destruction and physics systems, introduces changes to building collapse mechanisms and explosion effects. By applying gradual destruction layers to structures, connected debris shakes and twists, creating new spaces. Dust, wall cracks, and explosion sounds from detonations have been improved, alongside the addition of blast waves. Smoke and gas now react dynamically to surrounding geometry and can be temporarily cleared by an explosive's blast wave.
Three maps—'Monaco', 'Seoul', and 'Skyway Stadium'—have been remastered. Objects within the maps have been increased, environments refined with detail, and crowd effects improved. Dynamic Commentary that includes player names in real-time broadcasts has also been introduced.
The Sponsor system has been revamped into 'Sponsor 3.0'. Completing new 'Sponsor Signature Play' missions allows players to raise their 'World Tour' rank, while exclusive rewards earned through sponsor contracts and challenges have been updated. Along with story unlocks for each sponsor based on progress, 'Handlers' have been added to guide players through their sponsor journey.
Detailed information on the Season 12 update can be found on THE FINALS' official website and community channels.
