The Finals mid-season update adds new solo event with a dazzling reward up for grabs

The mid-season update is here

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Embark Studios has released the mid-season update forThe Finalswhich introduces a limited-time seasonal event.

The free-to-play squad-based shootergot a surprise launchback in December and has been receiving steady updates ever since, like addressing balance issues while also adding new content, like theSolo Bank It mode.

Now, with update 1.6.0, Embark has added another solo event called Steal the Spotlight, which puts the in-game arena into a nighttime setting with more risks.

“In this solo event, you enter the arena at night with a set build and loadout. Lights are out and cashout stations are guarded by turrets and tripwires, and the best path might just be the one you make yourself - so keep that RPG handy,” Embark Studios says in the latestpatch notes.

In addition, playing Steal the Spotlight this week will unlock a brand-new “dazzling” cosmetic bundle for players to enjoy. However, as Steal the Spotlight gets added, this means that the temporary Solo Bank It mode has been removed and it’s unclear when it will be added back.

“Thank you so much to everyone who played this experimental mode and provided feedback!” the studio said. “We learned so much and we look forward to bringing you more experimental modes in the future.”

Another significant update addresses Recon Senses, which now no longer have infinite sight and instead have “limited reach” and will also notify the player if they’re spotted. You can read the full patch notes below.

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The Finalsversion 1.6.0 patch notes:

Balance Changes

Gadgets

Dome Shield

Vanishing Bomb

Zipline

Maps

Las Vegas - General

Argon Casino

Eastwood Casino

Glamora Casino

Specializations

Mesh Shield

Recon Senses

Content And Bug Fixes

Animation

Audio

Career Rank

Characters

Controller

Emotes

Gadgets

Defibrillators

Game Modes

General

Ranked Tournament

Solo Bank It

Maps

Monaco

Movement

Security

Settings

UI

VFX

Weapons

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