THE FINALS — Latest Updates & Patch Notes
THE FINALS is currently the #77 most-played game on Steam, with a 24-hour peak of 18K concurrent players — ▲ climbing (was #91 last week).
Last official update Jul 16, 2026 (6 days ago) · 12 updates in the last 90 days · 12 tracked here.
- Steam rank
- #77 ▲
- Peak (24h)
- 18K
- Genre
- Action, Free To Play
- Developer
- Embark Studios
- Released
- Dec 7, 2023
- Price
- Free to Play
THE FINALS is the world’s first Dynamism Shooter, a free-to-play, fast-paced, physics-driven, first-person shooter set on the stage of the biggest Gameshow of the future! Fight for Fans and fortune in fully-destructible, virtual Arenas that guarantee no two rounds will ever play the same!
Latest updates & patch notes
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Patch
Store Update 11.1.0
We have a Store Update and a few crash fixes in today’s update. Also, please be aware that the first boot after this update could take longer due to an increased startup time due to an anti-cheat software update to reduce boot errors. STORE | FUTURE FAMOUSThe future is here…
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Patch
Update 11.0.0
Welcome to Season 11 of THE FINALS. This time, the gameshow is going interplanetary! Our generous sponsor, COMETA, is bringing you a new Arena out of this world, the reworked melee combat system, bot matches, and so much more! Let’s take one small step for Contestants and one…
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Event
Launch into Season 11 | Galaxy Masters!
SEASON 11 | GALAXY MASTERSWELCOME ABOARDExplore the new Map, the reworked Melee Combat System, the new Cashout Bot mode, Competitive updates and so much more! Your journey among the stars starts now! Missed the new Reveal? Watch the VOD below as the team takes you behind Season…
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Store Update 10.14.0
READY FOR DEPARTUREWelcome to Season 10’s last update! Sponsor Showdown is almost over, the Store got refreshed and XP Feast is still live to help you finish these last Battle Pass pages. In the meantime, Season 11 is right around the corner, and we can’t wait to start sharing…
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Store Update 10.13.0
Sponsor Showdown is still underway alongside the XP Feast Event! It is also the last week to try out Respec Order 2.0 and send us your precious feedback! STORE | MAIDENPLATEMake sure bullets are ricocheting off your chest in style with the MaidenPlate Top! Built to improve your…
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Update 10.12.0
NAEJ FEVERSeasonal Allergies? Meatspace nonsense. This week, Respec Order is back in its 2.0 form, with new changes for you to try. Sponsor Showdown is also live, putting the likes of ALFA ACTA and ISEUL-T in a fierce competition for fame. We’ve also got Twitch drops, the Bonus…
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Store Update 10.11.0
We’re kicking off this week with a fresh Store Update, alongside a special sale on some items, brought to you by OSPUZE! STORE | FIZZKICK BRAWLER It’s time to kick it off and skip straight to overtime, because you don’t need more than that to make your mark in the Arena! Dribble…
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Store Update 10.10.0
ÖRF has taken over this week’s Store Update, bringing the shenanigans in the Arena up to new heights! STORE | THE WÖRFY KNIGHT ÖRF and his pals are bringing you the almighty WÖRFy Knight armor. Ready to jump in the Arena and to serve… mischief. Juno Paico is sure to be proud!…
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Update 10.9.0
DEFENSE BEGINS AT HOMEWelcome to a new week loaded with goodies, Contestants, brought to you by ALFA ACTA. This week, we’re bringing back a classic World Tour event: Risk & Reward alongside the new Safehouse Standard Event Pass, the Data Crusader DLC, fresh new Twitch Drops and…
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Store Update 10.8.0
We’ve got one more week of Dragon’s Claim, so the battle for the banner rages on! You also have one more week to spend your tickets, spin the wheel, and earn prizes, but the Daily Contracts that earn you tickets have officially ended. So don’t forget to spend your remaining…
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Store Update 10.7.0
A new store update has landed inside the Arena, and do not forget to check out Dragon’s Claim, where a fierce battle awaits you alongside a lot of goodies! STORE | THE FACE OFFENDER SETIn the Arena, they are playing your game. Spawn in, complete your objective and don’t let…
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Patch
Midseason Update 10.6
DOWN TO ASHESIt’s time for the Mid-Season Update! The Arena is bustling with a brand-new Limited Time Mode, tons of free cosmetics for you to grab and a long list of bug-fixes and balance changes. Check out the gritty details below! LTM | DRAGON’S CLAIMThe battle for the banner…
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Screenshots
About THE FINALS
GOT WHAT IT TAKES? Viewers at home, here's the news you've been waiting to hear: THE FINALS is accepting new contestants, and that means YOU! That's right, soon the world could be watching YOU tear apart our newest dynamic arenas and seize everlasting fame! As you know, THE FINALS is the world's greatest free-to-play combat game show! Our contestants plug in to our virtual world and join teams in escalating tournaments. They fight it out in our beautifully-rendered arenas based on real-world locations that they can alter, exploit, and even destroy. Sure, you can aim and shoot, but contestants that add our carefully curated virtual…
Game details
- System requirements (minimum)
- Minimum: OS: Windows 10 or later 64-bit (latest update) Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD Ryzen R5 1600 processor Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 580 DirectX: Version 12
- Languages
- English * , French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Polish, Turkish * languages with full audio support
- Controller
- Full controller support
- DLC
- 42 available on Steam
- Official site
- www.reachthefinals.com/
Frequently asked questions
- Is THE FINALS free to play?
- Yes — THE FINALS is free to play on Steam.
- What is the latest THE FINALS update?
- The most recent official update is "Store Update 11.1.0" (Jul 16, 2026), categorized as Patch. We have a Store Update and a few crash fixes in today’s update. Also, please be aware that the first boot after this update could take longer due to an increased startup time due to an anti-cheat software update to reduce boot errors. STORE | FUTURE FAMOUSThe future is here…
- How many people play THE FINALS?
- THE FINALS peaked at 18K concurrent players in the last 24 hours, ranking #77 on Steam's most-played chart (it was #91 the previous week).
- When was THE FINALS released?
- THE FINALS was released on Dec 7, 2023 by Embark Studios.
- What kind of game is THE FINALS?
- THE FINALS is a Action, Free To Play game, featuring multi-player, pvp, online pvp.
Live player counts and update notes are pulled from Steam's public data and refreshed daily (last refresh: Jul 22, 2026). Excerpts are from official announcements; follow the source links for full notes. THE FINALS and all related assets are trademarks of their respective owners.