The Finals update makes improvements to its anti-cheat software and adds a Christmas twist to the Monaco map

Players can also grab a free Christmas bundle right now

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Embark Studios has released a new patch forThe Finals, adding improvements to its anti-cheat detection.

Earlier this week, the developer addressed the ongoingcheating issuesplaguing its first-person multiplayer shooter and confirmed that it was in the process of bolstering the title’s EAC (Easy Anti-Cheat) system.

With Patch 1.4.0, the studio has “made major changes to our anti-cheat detection to ensure fewer matches with players who don’t play fair.” With any luck, players should now be spared from disrupted games.

Alongside various balance changes and quality-of-life improvements “across the entire game,” including various weapons and abilities like the Goo Gun and Mesh Shield, Embark is also treating players to a free Christmas bundle to celebrate the holidays.

The bundle expires on January 3 and comes with the Ho Ho Hat, Stocking Stuffer charm, Festiver Firepower grenade skin, and a Deck the Halls sticker. There’s also a new Holiday Spirit set available in the in-game store for 1000 Multibucks which includes a festive elf costume.

What’s more, the Monaco map has also received a temporary snowy makeover to coincide with the game’s Christmas event. You can check out the trailer below, along with the full patch notes.

The Finalsversion 1.4.0 patch notes

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Balance Changes

Abilities

Gadgets

C4

Dome Shield

Gas Mine

Glitch Mine

Goo Grenade

Mine

Pryo Mine

RPG-7

Stun Gun

Maps

Game Show Events

Vegas

Modes

Bankit

Weapons

AKM

Flamethrower

LH1

Melee Weapons

M11

Riot Shield

SA1216

Movement

Vaulting

Ziplines

UI

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