THE FINALS Update 11.7.0: Shockwave Reworked, Crashes Addressed

THE FINALS received Update 11.7.0 on August 27, 2026, authored by CM | Marshall. The headline mechanical change touches the Medium class's Shockwave Specialization, which the developers describe as the least-used of the Medium Specializations.

What changed

Balance

• Shockwave now applies a two-second glitch effect to enemy players it hits.
• The glitch effect does not affect friendly players, the user, or deployables.
• Developer intent: position Shockwave as a skill-based counter to Mesh Shield, Cloaking Device, and Evasive Dash, while improving Medium survivability.

Bug fixes

• Fixed a weapon audio crackling issue on Xbox Game Modes.
• Replaced the spectator 'salmon' team color in Private Matches with green; default spectator colors are now orange, pink, purple, and green.
• Fixed multiple crashes introduced with the upgrade to Unreal Engine 5.7.
• Fixed an additional occasional crash (source text truncates before full detail).

Store & events

• The Feedback Looper Set — a guitar-themed cosmetic bundle — is available in the store.
• The Deep Signal event (Orbital Hitters) continues, offering up to three daily tickets for the ENGIMO-sponsored Wheel.
• The Grand Major 2025 Store Bundles enter their final week of availability.

For players who found Shockwave situationally weak, the two-second glitch window offers a concrete new reason to slot it — particularly against mobility and defensive Specializations.