Season 10 Fantasy League is live!
Season 10 launches with the Aerialist playstyle for Medium builds, the Starlight Hollow map, and a major Ranked matchmaking overhaul that separates solo players from full parties.
Key Changes
- 1New Aerialist Playstyle for Medium builds featuring the Shockwave specialization and Chimera-XB crossbow.
- 2New Starlight Hollow map added to Point Break and Team Deathmatch rotations.
- 3Ranked matchmaking now prioritizes separating full parties from solo players.
- 4PS4 support has been officially retired; progress transfers via Embark ID.
- 5Controller rework adds Toggle Interactions, Autosprint, and improved Aim Assist settings.
- 6New Reward Shop allows players to spend S9 Ranked/World Tour coins on weapon/gadget skins.
- 7Evasive Dash cooldown increased from 6.5s to 7.5s to reduce frustration.
- 8FCAR fire rate increased from 520 RPM to 540 RPM.
- 9Data Reshaper can now affect objects through Dome and Mesh Shields.
- 10New Ping Wheel system includes Comms Wheel for eliminated players and Equipment Status callouts.
All Changes
⚔️New Content(9)
- newAerialist: Introduced the Aerialist Playstyle for Medium builds, focused on movement manipulation and traversal.
- newShockwave: Added the Shockwave Specialization for Medium builds, allowing players to throw orbs that displace players and objects.
- newChimera-XB: Added the Chimera-XB, a semi-automatic crossbow for Medium builds with high fire rate and hip-fire accuracy.
- newHover Pad: Added the Hover Pad gadget for Medium builds, a deployable platform that creates temporary high ground.
- newStarlight Hollow: New map 'Starlight Hollow' added, featuring a narrow layout designed for Point Break and TDM.
- newReward Shop: Introduced the Reward Shop where players can spend Emerald, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, or Ruby coins from Season 9.
- newALFA ACTA: New Season 10 Sponsorship with ALFA ACTA featuring a new loyalty track and items.
- newTHE FINALS Academy: Added THE FINALS Academy, a series of tutorial videos for new and returning players.
- newBattle Pass: Season 10 Battle Pass launched with up to 106 rewards and 1575 Multibucks earnable.
🏆Ranked & Social(7)
- changeRanked Tournaments: Matchmaking now prioritizes separating full parties of three from teams of solo players.
- changeRanked Tournaments: Parties of two cannot queue for Ranked if they are more than 10,000 RS apart.
- buffRanked Tournaments: Placement match rank compression is now less aggressive, allowing placement up to Platinum.
- newRanked Tournaments: Added 'Tournament Skill Range' and 'Tournament Goal' stats to the tournament screen for transparency.
- fixRanked Tournaments: Introduced disconnect penalty forgiveness for players who reconnect late but still win the round.
- changeVoice Chat: Improved VOIP system for more reliable communication and fluid switching between party and team chat.
- newEmotes: Players can now use emotes in the main menu, solo or with friends.
🛠️Gameplay & QoL(5)
- changeController Settings: Controller rework adds Toggle Interactions, Autosprint, and finer control over Aim Assist settings.
- newPing Wheel: Overhauled Ping Wheel with new Comms Wheel for eliminated players and Equipment Status Wheel for cooldown callouts.
- newUI: Updated Match Recap and added an MVP screen to highlight top performers at the end of matches.
- removePS4: Retired support for the PS4 platform; progress transfers via Embark ID.
- newUI: Added party indicators to the scoreboard and HUD to identify premade squads.
✨Specializations(5)
- buffCloaking Device: Increased Cloaking Device duration from 11s-27s to 13s-29s.
- changeDematerializer: Increased Dematerializer cooldown from 10s to 20s but increased ammo from 2 to 3.
- nerfEvasive Dash: Increased Evasive Dash cooldown from 6.5s to 7.5s.
- buffGrappling Hook: Decreased Grappling Hook cooldown from 8s to 7s.
- changeGuardian Turret: Guardian Turret damage increased (5 to 6) and setup time decreased (4s to 3.5s), but fire rate and vision angle reduced.
🔫Weapons(5)
- buffAKM: Increased AKM magazine size from 32 to 34.
- buffFCAR: Increased FCAR fire rate from 520 RPM to 540 RPM.
- buffCL-40: Increased CL-40 max damage from 100 to 105 and adjusted splash modifiers to favor direct hits.
- buffM134 Minigun: Increased M134 Minigun magazine size from 250 to 300.
- buffM26 Matter: Decreased M26 Matter pellet pattern radius by 10% and increased environmental damage per pellet from 5 to 9.
💣Gadgets(5)
- buffData Reshaper: Data Reshaper can now reshape objects through Dome Shields and Mesh Shields.
- buffLockbolt: Decreased Lockbolt cooldown from 40s to 30s; decreased lock duration from 8s to 7s.
- buffNullifier: Decreased Nullifier cooldown from 25s to 18s.
- buffSonar Grenade: Decreased Sonar Grenade cooldown from 40s to 34s.
- buffThermal Bore: Decreased Thermal Bore cooldown from 35s to 25s.
🎁Events & Rewards(2)
- newDiscord Quest: Discord Quest: Play for 15 minutes before April 5th to earn the Skill Issue 3.0 set.
- newTwitch Drops: Twitch Drops available until April 9th, including the Accounting Services Charm and Barbara’s Red Review Facewear.
Summary
Season 10: Fantasy League
THE FINALS enters a medieval fantasy era with the introduction of the Aerialist playstyle for Medium builds, featuring the Shockwave specialization and the Chimera-XB semi-automatic crossbow. A new map, Starlight Hollow, brings a fairy-tale village aesthetic to Point Break and Team Deathmatch modes.
Ranked & Systems Overhaul
Significant changes have been made to Ranked Tournaments, including a matchmaking algorithm that prioritizes separating solo players from three-stack parties and a 10,000 RS limit for duo queues. Controller players receive a major rework with new customization options for aim assist and input buffering. Additionally, PS4 support has been officially retired to focus on modern platform performance.
Balance & Quality of Life
Extensive balance tweaks affect nearly every specialization and weapon, notably buffing the FCAR's fire rate and the AKM's magazine size while increasing the cooldown for Evasive Dash. A new Reward Shop allows veterans to spend coins earned in Season 9 on exclusive skins, and a revamped Ping Wheel improves communication for solo and eliminated players.