Physics-based roguelite Noita has received a second Epilogue update that adds a whole host of new features, tweaks, and modding capabilities.
20.03.2024 - 14:47 / gamerant.com / Derek Nichols
Embark Studio releases Update 2.1.0 for The Finals, further fleshing out the Private Match mode, fixing a ton of recent bugs, and making other general improvements to the rest of the game. Season 2 of The Finals has seemingly given new life to Embark's online shooter, a game which saw massive growth out of the gate but had started to experience a lot of drop off from players. However, season 2 provided a big refresh to the core experience, and so far, seems to be a hit with fans.
New content, including a map called SYS$HORIZON, has provided a fresh experience by leaning heavier into a glitchy, neon-inspired visual style. New tools, like the Destabilizer, which can temporarily erase surfaces, joins with the antigravity cube, Data Reshaper, and portals, add a bit of chaos to matches, giving players more creativity and freedom to approach combat. Not only that, a new game mode called Power Shift offers the most unique experience in The Finals yet, with two teams attempting to control a level-destroying platform. However, Season 2 was just the start, as Embark has released the first update.
For many players, the biggest part of this update is that Embark has made good on its promise to continue fleshing out the recently added Private Match mode. Originally part of The Finals big Season 2 update, Private matches were introduced as fairly barebones, with new settings and features planned to continually be added over time. Update 2.1.0 makes good on that promise by introducing the first of many new features with a map selector, giving players the option to select the arena of their choice when setting up these matches. Three bugs were also fixed relating to Private matches, including a softlock resulting from players being able to bypass the Crossplay ON requirement.
Outside of Private Matches, Update 2.1.0 also makes substantial quality of life improvements through bug fixes, weapon balancing for the SA1216, GLitch Grenade, and Glitch traps, while also enhancing security features with a new 3-strike ban system. The newly added Power Shift game mode in The Finals has also received some general improvements as well. Specifically, the maps Skyway Stadium and Monaco have received tweaks to Power Shift in that spawns have been updated, new arena features like jump pads and zip lines have been added, and other fixes implemented.
Momentum seems to be back on the side of The Finals, with many fans wondering what else could be around the corner to keep the community thriving. One thing that most players can agree on, however, is that with the introduction of Power Shift, The Finals continues to showcase why it remains a game with the most impressive physics-powered engines available.
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Physics-based roguelite Noita has received a second Epilogue update that adds a whole host of new features, tweaks, and modding capabilities.
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