Major Updates and New Features Arrive on March 14
The much-anticipated Season 2 of THE FINALS is set to launch on March 14, 2024, introducing a series of significant updates and features that promise to redefine the competitive landscape of this free-to-play game. With the introduction of a new map, enhanced weapons for each class, and the debut of an all-new 5v5 game mode named Power Shift, THE FINALS Season 2 is gearing up to deliver a unique blend of strategy and chaos to the gaming community.
A Glitch in the Arena: The CNS Hack
The storyline for Season 2 revolves around the arena being compromised by the rogue hacking collective known as CNS. This development adds a fresh layer of intrigue and challenge, urging players to navigate through cryptic disruptions and leverage the new Hacker Playstyle. This style allows players to alter the game environment to their advantage, embodying the role of a cyber tactician within the glitch-infested system.
New Gadgets and Specializations
Season 2 introduces groundbreaking gadgets and specializations, including:
- The Dematerializer for Mediums: This allows players to temporarily erase physical barriers, opening new pathways through walls, ceilings, and more.
- The Anti-Gravity Cube for Heavys: A deployable cube that alters gravity, lifting objects and players, and adding a strategic layer to navigation and defense.
- The Gateway for Lights: Deployable portals offering quick movement between two points, providing strategic advantages during fast-paced encounters.
- The Data Reshaper for Mediums: A tool for transforming enemy fortifications into harmless objects, facilitating innovative offensive strategies.
Enhanced Weaponry and The SYS$HORIZON Arena
Alongside the new gadgets, all classes receive an upgrade in their arsenal, with the Lights class getting the 93R burst-fire machine pistol, Mediums receiving the new FAMAS burst assault rifle, and Heavys being equipped with the KS-23 slug shotgun.
The introduction of the SYS$HORIZON arena, a neon-filled cityscape designed by CNS, offers players a unique battleground that combines vertical and horizontal gameplay. This glitchy, visually striking environment challenges contestants to adapt to its unconventional landscapes and unpredictable geometry.
Power Shift Game Mode and Enhanced League System
Power Shift, the new 5v5 game mode, introduces a casual yet competitive gameplay format where two teams vie to escort a platform through the arena. This mode emphasizes strategic team composition and dynamic gameplay, encouraging players to adapt and optimize their strategies mid-game.
The revamped League System in Season 2 enhances the ranked play experience, offering league rewards and introducing a Career Circuit system. This new system rewards players with weekly incentives from Seasonal Sponsors, encouraging progression from Rookie to Master by completing contracts throughout the season.
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Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows
