The Finals update 4.9.0 patch notes detail weapon buff and nerf along with XP boost

The Finals Season 4 is set to end in a few weeks. Embark has already begun teasing Season 5, and they have also announced that the game is coming to PlayStation 4 consoles at the same time S5 drops. While Embark’s next chapter should be great, we still have a few weeks of Season 4 remaining, and the developer has just shared The Finals update 4.9.0 patch notes.

The release date for Season 5 is December 12th, but, before its launch, we will be provided with more information about the upcoming chapter on December 5th. Embark’s first teaser for S5 was shown at the Golden Joystick Awards, and, aside from this teaser, the developer has previously discussed a new feature that will hopefully be part of S5.

We cannot wait for more information about what Embark has been cooking behind the scenes, but, right now, we have The Finals update 4.9.0 patch notes to dive into. They detail a buff and nerf for the same weapon, along with bonus XP and more.

The Finals update 4.9.0 patch notes

Below are The Finals update 4.9.0 patch notes:

This week’s update cranks up the action with FANFARE: enjoy 200% XP for Daily Contracts and up to 150% bonus XP and Fans earned for gameplay until the end of Season 4! Whether you’re chasing victories or grinding out those last rewards, now’s the time to shine.

Suit up with the Smashquaker Set for roller derby dominance, channel primal energy with the Savage Spots Set, or stay sleek and fast in the Swift Stripes Set. Prefer a cooler approach? The Eclipse Shade adds a shadowy edge to every encounter.

On the technical side, we’ve reshaped the Model 1887, boosting its pellet count and tightening its spread while reducing the damage for more precision-packed shots. Customization fixes polish up fan favorites like The Synthsprawler and Darque Mood, and performance tweaks should give your HUD a smoother shine.

Balance Changes

Weapons 

Model 1887

• Increased pellet count from 8 to 9, by adding a center pellet
• Decreased damage from 16 to 13 per pellet
• Updated pellet dispersion pattern, reducing the outer radius slightly

Content and Bug Fixes

Customization

• Fixed an issue that would cause the ‘Dye Job’ skin on the SR-84 to look different between the menus and in-game
• Fixed interaction between ‘Gaucho Bolero’s’ Black&White effect and ‘The Synthsprawler’ Hairstyle
• Fixed missing pink streak in ‘Darque Mood’ Hairstyle

Game Modes

Ranked Tournaments

• Fixed an issue where a team’s score would not immediately update in the ‘Squad Wipe’ announcement on the HUD

Performance

• Made various optimizations to the in-game HUD that should improve client performance for some players

Weapons 

• Fixed an issue where the Recurve Bow and Throwing Knives could stop sending updates to the server, causing them to look like they were firing when they actually were not

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.