The Finals Patch Notes | Season 11: Galaxy Masters
The Finals v11.6.0 buffs the AKM, Dual Blades and more, nerfs the KS-23 and M11. Season 11: Galaxy Masters changelog — active status on every change.
When is the next update?
The Finals rolls to its next season around October 10, 2026.
v11.6.0 — August 19, 20268 changes
The The Finals v11.6.0 patch notes land a broad Season 11: Galaxy Masters balance pass, buffing ten weapons and gadgets while reining in the KS-23 and M11 at range. Track the live The Finals season countdown to the end of Galaxy Masters.
TL;DR — 12 changes: 10 buffs, 2 nerfs. Biggest buff: Dual Blades’ precision zone widened 9° → 12° for more reliable second-strike hits. Biggest nerf: KS-23 damage falloff range cut from 18m to 12m. Meta impact: mid-tier picks like the AKM and ARN-220 close the gap on top-tier weapons while the KS-23 and M11 lose ground at their previous effective ranges.
Weapons
- AKM — damage 20 → 21, brought closer in line with the FAMAS and FCAR buff
- ARN-220 — fire rate 725 → 750 RPM, closing the gap with the XP-54 and M11 buff
- Dagger — increased damage with improved lunges buff
- Dual Blades — precision zone widened 9° → 12° so precise second-strike hits land more reliably buff
- BFR Titan, Cerberus 12GA, Recurve Bow, Riot Shield, Spear, Guardian Turret, Evasive Dash, Dematerializer — buffed as part of the 11.6.0 balance pass buff
- KS-23 — damage falloff multiplier 0.675 → 0.58, falloff start range 18m → 12m, less effective at medium-to-long range nerf
- M11 — nerfed after outperforming its intended engagement range and cannibalizing ARN-220/XP-54 territory nerf
Bug Fixes
- Lockbolt, XP-54 — quality-of-life fixes active
v11.0.0 — July 9, 202614 changes
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
All The Finals patches
| Version | Date | Season | What changed |
|---|---|---|---|
| v11.6.0 | August 19, 2026 | Season 11: Galaxy Masters | 12 changes: 10 buffs, 2 nerfs. Biggest buff: Dual Blades' precision zone widened 9° → 12° for more reliable second-strike hits. Biggest ner… |
| v11.0.0 | July 9, 2026 | Season 11: Galaxy Masters | 8 changes: 5 weapon buffs, 2 gadget adjustments, 1 melee system rework. Biggest buff: KS-23 damage 100 → 110. Biggest nerf: Evasive Dash ch… |