The Finals update 2.5.0 patch notes add huge buffs and cheat detectors

Embark deliver updates for The Finals on a weekly basis. These add huge improvements to the game in the form of balance changes and bug fixes. Here you will find The Finals update 2.5.0 patch notes that include huge buffs for gadgets along with added detectors for players using cheating software.

Unfortunately, this update doesn’t provide fixes for an unbelievable bug recently shared by the community nor does it fix a major issue worse than any other multiplayer game. Still, it provides enough to be a significant patch for players.

The community has long complained about cheaters, so hopefully, the detectors added as per The Finals update 2.5.0 patch notes will greatly benefit the game.

The Finals update 2.5.0 patch notes

Below are the full The Finals update 2.5.0 patch notes courtesy of Embark:

Balance Changes 

Gadgets

• Data Reshaper
  • Range increased from 5m to 15m
  • Target FOV decreased from 25 degrees to 12 degrees
    Dev note: to account for the increased range.
• Stun Gun

Dev Note: We’re aware of player frustrations around being stunned by the Stun Gun and are planning some changes to get it to a better place. However, these changes require more testing before we deploy them so it will be update 2.6 before these arrive. 

Specializations

• Cloaking Device
  • Increased the activation cost from 14.2% to 33%.
    Dev Note: This does not change the maximum sustain time, but makes it drain faster when toggling it on and off too frequently. In addition to this change, we’re also investigating changes to the visibility of cloaked players, but these will not be deployed until the 2.6 update as they require more testing.
• Mesh Shield
  • Decreased health from 1000 to 750

Weapons

• KS-23
  • Bullet dispersion reduced when jumping, sprinting, or zoomed in, to make the weapon more accurate

Security 

• AFK/Idle rule enhancements
• Added detections for software such as cheat tools and injectors, leading to suspensions

For more The Finals, check out our guide to the best weapons in the game ranked, and we also have a guide to the best gadgets. In addition, we have a guide to the best FPS settings to help you win matches along with a ranking of the best classes in the game.

The Finals is available on PS5, Xbox, and PC.