THE FINALS Season Three: Kyoto 1568 and New Additions
The new season of THE FINALS is here, introducing players to an exciting new location and a host of fresh gadgets and weapons. Here's a breakdown of everything featured in THE FINALS Season Three.
New Map: Kyoto 1568
Season Three takes us to Kyoto 1568, a feudal Japan-inspired arena. This setting is a significant departure from the usual urban maps, offering a network of 16th-century temples, gardens, and bamboo forests. Unique elements of this map include:
- Hidden Traversal Options: Secret paths and shortcuts are scattered throughout the map.
- Shoji Paper Walls: These traditional Japanese walls can be shot through, adding a new layer of strategy.
New Weapons and Gadgets
Season Three introduces a variety of Japanese-themed items for every build in the game:
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Recurve Bow (Light Build):
- A medium to long-range weapon that shoots arrows with a curved trajectory.
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Thermal Bore (Light Build):
- A long-range breaching gadget that can be used to create new paths or attack enemies from a distance.
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Dual Katanas (Medium Build):
- A melee weapon allowing for combo light attacks and the ability to deflect incoming bullets.
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Spear (Heavy Build):
- A melee weapon with long-range attacks, capable of spinning for a wider area of effect.
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Winch Claw (Heavy Build):
- A new specialization acting as a hook, enabling you to pull enemies toward you and briefly stun them.
Unlocking New Items
The new weapons and specializations can be unlocked with VRs (Virtual Resources) earned through gameplay and completing contracts:
- Recurve Bow, Dual Katanas, Spear, and Winch Claw: 1,200 VRs each
- Thermal Bore: 1,600 VRs, making it the most expensive gadget in the game.
New Game Modes and Updates
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Ranked Terminal Attack:
- A new ranked playlist replacing Ranked Tournaments.
- Gameplay Changes:
- Interaction required to start decryption (similar to planting a bomb in CS2).
- Warm-up zones with barriers to limit movement at the start of the round.
- Carriable canisters respawn each round.
- Map destruction resets at half-time.
- Rules: Two teams, 13 rounds, no healing, no revives, one life per round, terminals to attack/protect.
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World Tour:
- Replaces regular Cashout Tournaments with new tournaments every few weeks, featuring different rules, loadouts, and maps.
- As players win, they improve their standings on the leaderboard and upgrade their World Tour badge.
- New contracts are available with each tournament, offering rewards such as XP, cosmetics, and Multibucks.
Balancing Changes
Season Three also brings numerous balancing changes. Familiarizing yourself with these updates is crucial to avoid being surprised by reworked elements like the Glitch Trap.
In Summary:
THE FINALS Season Three not only introduces a visually and strategically distinct map but also expands the gameplay with new weapons, gadgets, and game modes. Whether you're exploring Kyoto 1568’s beautiful yet treacherous terrain or climbing the ranks in the new Terminal Attack mode, there’s plenty to dive into. Keep an eye on your VRs and contracts to unlock all the new content and stay competitive in the ever-evolving arena of THE FINALS.
