Embark unleashes The Finals Season 8

Embark Studios have rolled out The Finals Season 8, bringing a few new weapons, systems, and balance changes. Medium gets the P90, a close quarters SMG, and Heavies gets the BFR Revolver, with low ammo and high damage. Embark have also introduced smoother destruction! To learn more, read the release below:

Stockholm – September 10, 2025 — Today, Embark Studios launched Season 8 of THE FINALS, the free-to-play, team-based multiplayer shooter. Season 8, “GAME TIME,” brings a major update to in-game destruction, designed to feel more immersive and visually striking than ever before. Alongside this overhaul, players can explore a range of exciting new features, including two highly anticipated new weapons, instant replay functionality to enhance competitive insight and skill development, mouse and keyboard support for console players, detailed match recaps, a fresh Battle Pass, an update to anti-cheat and much more. THE FINALS is available for free on PC via Steam, on PC cloud streaming via NVIDIA GeForce Now, on PlayStation 4 and 5 and on Xbox Series X|S.

Check out the official THE FINALS Season 8 launch trailer via YouTube here: https://youtu.be/wtubUGD2M-4?si=1q1MN8Hbfe2-MxX

Season 8 brings authentic and visually striking destruction with Smooth Destruction, which introduces new immersive features, such as cranes cutting through buildings and suspended structures reacting more realistically with massive impact. These elements increase the strategic destruction contestants can use to influence the outcome of their matches, offering new ways to outsmart opponents through precision and tactical play.

Players can also look forward to two new weapons for the Medium and Heavy archetypes:

P90 (Medium): A close-quarters weapon tailored for supportive playstyles and the first-ever SMG introduced for the Medium class.

BFR REVOLVER (Heavy): A medium-range weapon for the Heavy class that delivers high damage per shot, balanced by a lower ammo capacity and a high-risk, high-reward playstyle.

Season 8 also introduces quality of life features to enhance player experience and help strengthen their competitive skills, including:

Instant Replay (BETA): A major addition aimed at boosting competitive clarity and supporting skill development. Players can now replay intense gameplay moments linked directly to their opponent’s point of view, making it easier to identify the exact source of eliminations. Instant Replay has been a significant but fulfilling development challenge and is currently in BETA with ongoing improvements. (Note: This feature will not be compatible with Xbox Series S, PlayStation 4 and certain PC builds at launch.)

Updated Anti-Cheat: Embark remains committed to ensuring fair and competitive gameplay by maintaining structural integrity for all players in the Arena. The upgrade to the anti-cheat systems adds more tools and support from multiple external partners to enforce both detection and bans.

Mouse and Keyboard Support on Consoles: Console players will also benefit from mouse and keyboard support, catering to the growing prominence of competitive and cross-play communities where precision and control are key.

Match Recap: A newly redesigned end-of-round landing page that delivers detailed, easy-to-understand statistics. Players will receive performance ratings, more insights to help sharpen their gameplay and be rewarded with a player title.

Additionally, Season 8 will feature a new Battle Pass, offering players three tiers of rewards to choose from. “The Ultimate Tier,” will also be returning and is available for $29.99 USD, offering a fresh lineup of 11 premium, high-detail cosmetics designed to stand out in the arena. This updated edition brings even more to the table: more dynamic Elite Skins, increased Multibucks earn-back (2,575), a +25% Match XP Boost and 20 levels unlocked instantly.

Read the full breakdown of what’s coming in THE FINALS Season 8 on the website HERE.

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