The Finals Update 2.2.0 Patch Notes: Easter Event, Weapon Balance Changes, and Bug Fixes

The Finals Update 2.2.0 is here, bringing with it an exciting Easter event called Bunny Bash. This patch also introduces several balance changes to weapons like the KS23, FCAR, FAMAS, and 93R, as well as bug fixes and improvements to various aspects of the game. Let's dive into the details of this latest update.

The Finals Update 2.2.0 Patch Notes

Easter Event: Bunny Bash

The Finals celebrates Easter with the Bunny Bash event, a special version of the Power Shift game mode. Players will need to complete contracts to earn rewards while battling it out on the SYS$HORIZON map, which has been decorated by the Easter Bunny. The event features a limited loadout, so players must plan their strategies carefully to emerge victorious.

Game Mode Changes

Due to popular demand, the Bank It game mode will remain available. Cashout will replace unranked tournaments in the casual game modes, allowing players to warm up for ranked matches in a single-round 3v3v3v3 format. Cashout has also been added to private matches, supporting up to 12 players.

Weapon Balance Changes

Several weapons have received balance adjustments in this update:

KS23

• Fire rate increased from 55 RPM to 73 RPM
• Player damage decreased from 120 to 100
• Environmental damage increased from 600 to 700
• Pump-action animation delay decreased from 0.2s to 0s
• Pump-action animation duration increased from 0.6s to 0.7s
• Damage fall-off start range increased from 15m to 18m
• Damage fall-off end range decreased from 50m to 23m
• Damage fall-off multiplier at max range increased from 0.4 to 0.6
• Projectile speed increased from 200m/s to 300m/s
• Bullet dispersion decreased when firing from the hip while crouching, standing, and running

FCAR

• Recoil pattern adjusted to make the weapon slightly less easy to control
• Damage fall-off multiplier at max range decreased from 0.67 to 0.5

FAMAS

• Recoil pattern adjusted to make the weapon slightly easier to control

93R

• Fire rate increased from 240 RPM to 260 RPM

Gadget Changes

• Glitch Trap and Glitch Grenade: Glitch effect duration reduced from 10s to 5s

Bug Fixes and Improvements

The Finals Update 2.2.0 addresses several bugs and introduces various improvements:

• Daily quests now reward 1000 XP, up from 500 XP
• Dematerializer highlight made more visible
• Several instances of VFX not being shown in spectator view fixed
• Rank icons added next to name tags in frontend and intro sequence in Ranked Tournaments
• Zipline issues resolved, including instant detaching and destruction from the bottom end
• Charge and Slam issues fixed, preventing unintended slam triggering when close to the ground
• Gateways now have a distance limit and require enough clearance above them to deploy
• Spawning invulnerability increased for newly spawned players (not revives)
• Battle Pass XP requirements adjusted to match the intended design

The Finals Update 2.2.0 brings a festive Easter event, weapon balance changes, bug fixes, and various improvements to enhance the overall gaming experience. With the Bunny Bash event, players can enjoy a fresh take on the Power Shift game mode while earning rewards. The weapon balance adjustments aim to create a more balanced and competitive environment, while the bug fixes and improvements ensure a smoother gameplay experience. 

Note: Read the complete patch notes here.