The Finals update makes improvements to its anti-cheat software and adds a Christmas twist to the Monaco map
techradar.comEmbark Studios has released a new patch for The Finals, adding improvements to its anti-cheat detection.
Earlier this week, the developer addressed the ongoing cheating issues plaguing its first-person multiplayer shooter and confirmed that it was in the process of bolstering the title's EAC (Easy Anti-Cheat) system.
With Patch 1.4.0, the studio has «made major changes to our anti-cheat detection to ensure fewer matches with players who don’t play fair.» With any luck, players should now be spared from disrupted games.
Alongside various balance changes and quality-of-life improvements «across the entire game,» including various weapons and abilities like the Goo Gun and Mesh Shield, Embark is also treating players to a free Christmas bundle to celebrate the holidays.
The bundle expires on January 3 and comes with the Ho Ho Hat, Stocking Stuffer charm, Festiver Firepower grenade skin, and a Deck the Halls sticker. There's also a new Holiday Spirit set available in the in-game store for 1000 Multibucks which includes a festive elf costume.
What's more, the Monaco map has also received a temporary snowy makeover to coincide with the game's Christmas event. You can check out the trailer below, along with the full patch notes.
The Finals version 1.4.0 patch notes
Balance Changes
Abilities
Gadgets
C4
Dome Shield
Gas Mine
Glitch Mine
Goo Grenade
Mine
Pryo Mine
RPG-7
Stun Gun
Maps
Game Show Events
Vegas
Modes
Bankit
Weapons
AKM
Flamethrower
LH1
Melee Weapons
M11
Riot Shield
SA1216
Movement
Vaulting
Ziplines
UI
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