Embark Studios updates The Finals destruction system
Get ready to shake the foundations of The Finals, because Embark Studios is rolling out a massive upgrade to its environment destruction system. This isn’t just a cosmetic tweak; it’s a deep dive into physics that promises to make every fight feel truly dynamic and chaotic.
Gameplay programmers Roman Smirnov and senior game designer Tim Overvliet have unveiled the details of this significant update, and the payoff is scheduled to hit players on October 20th. Forget static rubble—the next generation of destruction is about to introduce truly living, breathing architecture.
Currently, The Finals boasts impressive destruction physics, built on two separate layers: one handling the structural integrity of map elements, and another managing the debris. The new patch introduces a crucial third layer: a ‘gradual’ destruction mechanism designed to create more dynamic connections between parts of a building.
What does this mean for the gameplay? It means buildings will no longer simply collapse at a single threshold. Instead, structures will now be able to deform, resulting in tilted floors, twisted corridors, and sagging rooms. Imagine fighting in and around environments where the very architecture is actively shifting, adding a whole new dimension to combat and exploration.
Beyond the visual spectacle, the studio is also revamping how environmental hazards behave. The update integrates smoke and poisonous gas mechanics seamlessly with the newly destroyed geometry. Environmental clouds will now naturally interact with broken walls, ensuring that noxious fumes and obscuring smoke cannot clip through solid structures anymore.
To further enhance the chaos, players gain a new tool: the ability to use explosions to temporarily clear smoke from an area. This introduces a tactical layer, allowing players to manage the battlefield by clearing out toxic fog, adding a fresh layer of strategic engagement to every engagement.
This update promises a game world that is not only visually stunning but physically responsive—a space where the environment itself is a weapon and a puzzle. Mark your calendars; October 20th is when the physics engine of The Finals is about to get a serious shake-up.
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