THE FINALS adds overhauled destruction physics and solo free-for-all mode

THE FINALS, one of the few competitive online first-person shooters with Linux support via Proton, has received a substantial update. The destruction system has been completely overhauled so buildings now crumble gradually and deform piece by piece, with more dynamic physics for suspended structures and improved explosion effects with debris. A new solo free-for-all mode called 'Solo Showdown' is now in beta, pitting 12 players against each other across three elimination rounds. The update also includes eight distinct mini-modes with specialized loadouts, revamped older arenas, and UI improvements.

What's new in the destruction and solo modes

• Gradual building collapse: Structures now bend, deform, and crumble piece by piece rather than using scripted destruction
• Dynamic suspended structures: Physics-based behavior for hanging and supported elements
• Enhanced explosions: New debris effects and flying particles
• Solo Showdown: 12-player, three-round elimination format with specialized loadout mini-modes including BLAST OFF!, HEAVY HITTERS, BOOM BRAWL, SLAM-A-RAMA, SNIPER STANDOFF, WINCH WARS, TURBO TUSSLE, and ONE AND GUNNED
• Arena and UI updates: Revamped older maps and pre-match lobby improvements

Why it matters

THE FINALS remains a notable data point for Linux gaming as a competitive multiplayer FPS with anti-cheat that runs on SteamOS via Proton, demonstrating that kernel-level anti-cheat and complex physics destruction can work on Linux.