THE FINALS Store Update 11.2.0 brings new cosmetics to the shop while setting up a busy day for The Grand Major 2026. Embark Studios detailed the update in its official Steam announcement, which also previews three regional competitions taking place on Saturday, July 25.
The store refresh centers on the Vacuum Chic Top, a shiny outfit piece designed to make contestants stand out in the Arena. COMETA is also adding the new Countdown Companion Watch, giving the set a timekeeping accessory for players who want to look stylish while fighting over a Cashout.
Embark also teased a dance-themed store refresh for next week, hinting that players may want to keep their favorite emotes ready.
Three Grand Major 2026 Events Arrive on July 25
Saturday will feature three separate regional storylines. APAC will crown its Cycle 3 champion, AMERICAS will reduce its Top 16 field to eight teams, and EMEA will begin its Cycle 3 Open Qualifiers.
APAC: KZ Has Little Room for Error
4AM finished first in Top 16 Qualification, taking the top seed ahead of the region’s other leading teams. KZ remains first in the season standings with 175 points after qualifying fourth. HIBOO entered in fifth after winning Cycle 2, while DRG secured second and third-place finishes in earlier stages and now has 125 points.
The APAC Top 8 will settle the next part of the race. A poor result from KZ could give HIBOO or DRG the opening they need to move into contention.
AMERICAS: The Top 16 Bracket Is Ready
NTMR returns with 2025 Grand Major champion Lasagna, while Team ED reunites its Major trio after a mid-season split. Unphased enters as the top seed, backed by its position as the season leader and reigning cycle champion.
The Kansas City Pioneers also face a critical bracket. Missing the Top 8 again would end their chances of securing a golden ticket.
EMEA: Open Qualifiers Begin
EMEA’s Cycle 3 Open Qualifiers begin on Saturday, with registration still open. Five Fears leads the standings by 75 points, while Teiko is trying to close the gap. Players can sign up for the EMEA qualifiers through Embark’s registration link.
With APAC, AMERICAS, and EMEA all reaching important points in the competition on the same day, July 25 could reshape the road to The Grand Major 2026. Tell us which region or team you will be watching in the comments, and follow us on X, Bluesky, YouTube, and Instagram.
The Finals
Developed by Embark Studios
Join The Finals, the world-famous, free-to-play, combat-centered game show! Fight alongside your teammates in virtual arenas that you can alter, exploit, and even destroy. Build your own playstyle in this first-person shooter to win escalating tournaments and lasting fame. Can you reach The Finals?
- Genre: Shooter
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
- Modes: Multiplayer, Co-operative
- Release: 2023-12-07
- Publisher: Embark Studios
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Age Rating:
GRAC 15+ / PEGI 12 / CLASS_IND 12 / ACB PG / USK 16 / ESRB T
- IGDB Rating: 74.6/100
