Inspired by China’s ancient heritage with a cutting-edge twist, Season 9 of Embark Studios’ The Finals is set to provide an exciting map, a high-intensity new 8v8 mode, a new unified progression system, and other improvements directly shaped by player feedback.
Dubbed “Dragon Rising,” The Finals Season 9 highlights include the following:
New Map – Fangwei City
Inspired by a Chinese megacity, the new Fangwei City map features skyscrapers, rivers, temples, gardens and dense urban districts.
This area has been designed to support clearer navigation, strategic plays, and dramatic verticality throughout its landscape.
New Mode – Point Break
A new, large-scale, fast-paced 8v8 attack-vs-defend mode, Point Break has objectives fulfilled in waves.
As one’s action ensues, the front line may shift forward as attackers destroy objectives, while defenders aim to hold the line.
No matter what happens, expect explosions, momentum shifts, and constant action as players utilize a strategic – yet accessible! – new way to play.
Updated World Tour
The Finals’ newly restructured World Tour is set to unify all modes into one seasonal journey.
Players will be able to see all progress in one place, with the season also introducing a map that shows the full seasonal path, including events, sponsors and other upcoming moments.
Flexible Sponsor System
The Finals Contestants will gain access to a fully flexible sponsor system, one that will allow them to sign with any sponsor at any time.
Players can also now change their sponsor at will!
Note that free rewards will no longer be locked behind which sponsor one chooses; rather, players can earn and redeem all rewards from any sponsor.
New loyalty tracks for Volpe and Ospuze are also set to debut in this season of The Finals!
Competitive + Ranked Updates
Dragon Rising is set to feature updated ranked progression, along with a unified reward structure.
With this system in place, both Ranked and World Tour will allow players to earn reward coins that they can use to choose their end-of-season rewards.
The Finals will also now allow players to join a new high-stakes Double Jeopardy system for Cashout. This will introduce an event where the team that starts the double will risk, with one losing some of their cash if they don’t finish the job.
Quality of Life + Balance Updates
Finally, Contestants can also look forward to gameplay, combat, and technical improvements. Highlights include dome/mesh shield improvements, weapon tuning, and expanded customization options.
In case you missed it, be sure to check out the Season 9 reveal panel on demand below:
SEASON 9 REVEAL PANEL | THE FINALS
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Source: Press Release
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