THE FINALS Season 7 Introduces New Map, Gadgets, Legacy Passes, and Gameplay Tweaks

Sahil Mankar
Jun 13
2 min read

Season 7 of THE FINALS is now live, bringing a wide range of updates including a brand-new map, fresh gadgets, legacy battle pass content, and a host of gameplay balance changes.

Here's a complete breakdown of everything new in Season 7 of THE FINALS.

New Map: NOZOMI/CITADEL

The season’s theme centers on a digital clash between VAIIYA, a cybersecurity force working to protect the gameshow, and CNS, a persistent hacking collective that has once again infiltrated the arena.

This narrative plays out most prominently on the new NOZOMI/CITADEL map, which is heavily inspired by Tokyo’s neon-lit streets.

One half of the map showcases VAIIYA's clean and modern architecture, while the CNS side is gritty, overgrown, and filled with rebellious energy. The visual contrast helps reinforce the underlying conflict and gives players a dynamic battleground to explore.

Three New Gadgets

Though there are no new weapons this season, players have access to three new gadgets, offering both tactical utility and versatility across classes:

H+ Infuser (Light): Heal teammates by shooting them.
Breach Drill (Medium): Drills through walls, blinds enemies, and detonates for damage.
Healing Emitter (Heavy): A Throwable device that heals nearby teammates over time.

Legacy Battle Passes Return

Missed out on previous rewards? Season 7 introduces Legacy Battle Passes, letting players purchase and progress through battle passes from Seasons 1–4.

Each pass costs 1,150 Multibucks (unless you owned them originally).
Season 5 will return in Season 8.
Season 6 comes back in Season 9.

Practice Range Challenges

Ready to sharpen your aim? Head to the new Practice Range Challenge Room where bots await on Easy, Medium, or Hard difficulty.

Track your time and improve accuracy
Perfect for warmups before competitive matches
Accessible on the left side of the practice range

Major Balancing Changes

As with every new season, the meta sees a serious shake-up. Here are the key updates:

Gadget & Ability Changes:

Anti-Gravity Cube: Cooldown reduced from 35s → 28s
APS Turret: Can now block five projectiles instead of four
Flashbang: Reduced effectiveness when not directly in view

Weapon Changes:

Goo Grenade: Smaller goo wall & lower blob health
Cerberus: Full shot damage reduced from 110 → 99
KS-23: Environmental damage buffed from 700 → 1000
LH1: Damage increased from 40 → 42
Sledgehammer:
- Primary attack: 115 → 100
- Secondary attack: 200 → 154

Destruction System Overhaul & More

Season 7 also delivers:

New destruction physics and clearer visual collapse cues
Console chat support
Seasonal sponsor content tied to the VAIIYA vs. CNS theme
Recruit and Rise program for onboarding new players

The Finals Season 7: The Divide launched on June 12 and is expected to end on September 3. Steam also saw a spike to 28,866 concurrent players on launch day, up ~10,000 from pre-season averages. Season 7 builds toward the Dreamhack 2025 Major with a $100,000 prize pool, including anti-cheat enhancements.