The Finals 1.4.1 update patch notes bring major aim assist nerfs

The Finals 1.4.1 update has arrived, bringing some substantial changes to the aim assist for controller players. Here are the full The Finals 1.4.1 update patch notes.

The Finals has enjoyed a successful start since its launch back in 2023, with the player count remaining strong in 2024. While there are a handful of changes and fixes that fans want to see, the frantic gameplay and build diversity have been well received.

Just like any FPS, aim assist has been a major talking point throughout the game’s lifespan, with PC and controller players constantly debating if the feature is too strong or too weak. Now, the devs have addressed some of the concerns by releasing the 1.4.1 update that brings some major nerfs to aim aissist.

Here are the complete patch notes for the 1.4.1 update in The Finals.

The Finals 1.4.1 update patch notes

Check out The Finals 1.4.1 update patch notes below, as shared by Embark Studios on their official website:

We’re back!

Today we have a small patch that addresses community feedback on aim assist, fair play, and bug fixes. These changes are the result of an in-depth review of how aim assist works — something we’ve only been able to validate with a player base as large as ours (thanks so much for playing our game, yolks!).

We have another bigger update in the works for next week, with a major security fix and some new exciting content, so stay tuned for that!

Aim Assistance

• Zoom Snapping Angular Velocity now has a max cap, preventing unintended rapid 90-degree turns.
• Camera Magnetism will be reduced to 35% from 50%, making player aim less sticky and lowering controller accuracy.
• Zoom Snapping Time will be reduced to 0.25s from 0.3s.
• Zoom Snapping will be removed from the SR-84 Sniper Rifle, Revolver, LH1, and all Shotguns, as it buffs them more than other weapons.
• Aim assist will ignore invisible players, fixing a bug with the existing system.
• Clients running key re-mapping programs on PC will not have access to aim assist.

The devs have also confirmed another update is coming soon to add more new content to the game, so we’ll be sure to update you when it drops. For more on The Finals, be sure to check out some of our guides:

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