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Season Changelog v11.0.0 · Jul 9, 2026 Season ends Oct 10, 2026 →

The Finals Patch Notes — Season 11: Galaxy Masters

The Finals v11.0.0 reworks melee with Stamina & Precision, adds Galaxy Estates map and Cashout Bots. Season 11 changelog — active or vaulted per change.

As of July 9, 2026, the latest The Finals patch is v11.0.0.

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Season Season 11: Galaxy Masters
Last updated July 19, 2026
Latest patch v11.0.0

v11.0.0 — July 9, 2026

The The Finals v11.0.0 patch notes launch Season 11: Galaxy Masters with a complete melee system rework, the new space-habitat map Galaxy Estates, and AI-powered Cashout Bot Matches for new players to practice objectives before ranked PvP. Track the live The Finals season countdown to the end of Galaxy Masters.

TL;DR — 8 changes: 5 weapon buffs, 2 gadget adjustments, 1 melee system rework. Biggest buff: KS-23 damage 100 → 110. Biggest nerf: Evasive Dash charges 3 → 2. Meta impact: the Stamina/Precision melee rework and tightened lunge angle should cool down aggressive melee rushes in favor of more deliberate positioning.

Weapons

  • KS-23 — damage 100 → 110, damage falloff multiplier 0.7 → 0.64 buff
  • M134 Minigun — dispersion reduced 10% across all aim states, environmental damage 30 → 35 buff
  • Model 1887 — pellet damage 12 → 13 buff
  • Pike-556 — headshot damage multiplier 1.5 → 1.75 buff
  • .50 Akimbo — part of the 11.0.0 buff pass buff
  • Evasive Dash — charges 3 → 2, cooldown 7.5s → 6.5s as partial compensation nerf
  • Winch Claw — victim stun duration 0.25s → 0.1s, lock duration 0.25s → 0.1s, user recovery after a grab 0.25s → 0.1s nerf

Map

  • Galaxy Estates — new space-ring-colony arena orbiting Saturn, with speed tunnels for fast rotations and anti-gravity columns (two housed in destructible towers that reshape the map when brought down) active

New Mechanics

  • Melee rework — new Stamina system (governs lunge access, regenerates over time or on a Precise hit) and Precision system (hits inside a swing’s Precision zone deal full damage, outside it deal a reduced glancing blow) active
  • Lunge target angle tightened 25° → 20° nerf
  • Quick Melee Kick — a contextual Kick attack fires on a full-Stamina Quick Melee hit, pushing the target back ~5m active
  • Shield Bash — new attack executed via Primary Fire while in the Shield Block stance active
  • Personal Performance RS — Ranked matches now grant bonus Ranked Score based on individual performance grade, scaled by rank and most impactful at Silver/Gold; a post-match RS breakdown shows exactly where score was gained or lost active

Events & Limited Time

  • Cashout Bot Matches — AI-powered practice matches for new and returning players, live in beta on Monaco, Bernal, Kyoto, Las Vegas, and SYS$Horizon event

FAQ

What is the latest The Finals patch?
The latest The Finals update is v11.0.0, released July 9, 2026 — the Season 11: Galaxy Masters launch, headlined by a full melee rework (Stamina and Precision systems), the new Galaxy Estates map, and Cashout Bot Matches. Track the season on the The Finals season timer.
What changed in The Finals melee combat in Season 11?
Melee was rebuilt around two systems: Stamina governs whether an attack lunges, and Precision determines whether a hit lands for full or 'glancing' damage. The lunge target angle was tightened from 25° to 20°, Quick Melee gained a contextual Kick attack, and a new Shield Bash was added to the Shield Block stance.
When does The Finals Season 11 end?
Season 11: Galaxy Masters is estimated to end around October 10, 2026 — Embark Studios has not confirmed the exact date. Track the exact countdown on the The Finals season timer.

Sources

  1. The Finals Official Patch Notes Official
  2. The Finals live season timer Timer
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