The Finals Season 5 is here, marking one year since the game’s full release, and it brings plenty of new content for contestants.
It has been one entire year since The Finals had a surprise release announced through The Game Awards. Now, the FPS is gearing up for another season that is sure to shake up the cash grabbing meta. The Finals Season 5 update is near and we've got all the details of what's to come.
When is The Finals Season 5?
You don't have to wait much longer for The Final Season 5 to arrive. It goes live on December 12, 2024. The game officially hits a year since launch on December 7 and they aim to celebrate that year with one of its biggest seasons and content drops yet.
Everything you need to know about The Finals Season 5 update
There's a lot set to come with Season 5. This includes new weapons, a new map, updated features, incoming sponsors, and so much more. Embark Studios has provided us with a look at what is to come, so let's go over all the juicy details.
Introducing Season 5's new map, Bernal
Bernal comes to The Finals Season 5 as the newest map in rotation. It is set in the shadow of the "awe-inspiring Peña de Bernal," which is one of the largest monoliths in the entire world.
The vibrant location in Mexico has cobblestone streets, narrow pathways, and tight-knit rooftops for you to traverse. And of course, it brings all of the great destruction The Finals is known for, so you can shape it to your liking as you play.
New weapons and gadgets
There are two new weapons and two new gadgets arriving with The Finals Season 5. Here are the weapons you can expect:
- ShAK-50: A heavy-hitting rifle for the Heavy that fires two bullets per shot, delivering immense stopping power with each pull of the trigger.
- Cerberus 12GA: A break-action triple shotgun for the Medium loaded with incendiary shells that can set both contestants and the environment ablaze.
And here is everything you need to know about the new gadgets:
- Gravity Vortex: A deployable gadget for the Light with a remote trigger that creates a local singularity that pulls in everything around it, including objectives, players and objects.
- Lockbolt Launcher: A gadget for the Heavy that shoots an anchor into the environment that captures and holds up to three targets. Players are still able to move when anchored but they won’t get far.
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Clubs, a new social system, arrive with Season 5 of The Finals
You can now join up with friends in The Finals Season 5 as much than just a trio looking to grab some cash and climb the leaderboards. A new social system is on its way in the form of Clubs, where solo and parties can compete on behalf of theirs.
Here are the impactful features:
- Club Bonus: Earn extra XP and Fans by competing as a team.
- Club Wall: Stay informed about your Club’s latest activities and join the chat.
- Team-Up Requests: Find teammates for your favorite modes more easily.
Three new Sponsors
Along with The Finals Season 5, three new Sponsor tracks come with the update. One is a returning Sponsor and the others are brand-new.
- ISEUL-T
- VAIIYA
- DISSUN
Additional gameplay updates and additions for The Finals Season 5
Lastly, we'll take a look at some new game modes and other adjustments coming with the Season 5 update. Let's start with what Embark Studios is labeling as "more ways to play:"
- Snowball Blitz: Celebrate the holidays with this limited-time event — a 5v5 snowball fight TDM in Monaco featuring festive contracts and rewards.
- Updates to Quick Cash: We’re introducing wave respawns to reduce long respawn times and keep teams together, as well as in-round loadout swapping inspired by Power Shift.
- Meta Overhaul: A significant balance update ensures fresh strategies and dynamic gameplay.
On top of that, PS5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X users can now enjoy The Finals in 120Hz mode with a compatible TV or monitor. As well, the game is finally coming to PlayStation 4, so those of you who haven't yet given up on the last-gen console can enjoy the shooter.
Stay tuned to esports.gg for more esports news and The Finals coverage.
