You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide The Finals had a big week with the release of update 5.9.0. While this patch on its own delivered a couple of weapon buffs and nerfs, it was quickly followed by the much bigger release of Team Deathmatch. The arrival of TDM is no doubt fantastic, but fans will also be ecstatic to know that The Finals most hated OP gadget is finally getting a rework.The Finals devs confirm incoming rework for the stun gunIn The Finals update 5.8.0 patch notes, Embark confirmed an incoming rework for the stun gun:We hear you loud and clear: the Stun Gun needs some love (the other kind, not the Valentines kind). Were got some plans for this gadget and will give you more insight about the road ahead in Update 5.10.0. Save Up to $1,200 on the Samsung Galaxy S25! Pre-order now and save big with trade-in and Samsung credit. Limited time only! *Includes trade-in value + $300 Samsung credit. From the above statement, it appears the rework for the stun gun will be delivered in update 5.10.0. Not only that, but we should also learn of other intentions from Embark.Update 5.10.0 should come out on February 19th, and this is also when Embark is conducting another AMA on Reddit with the community. This will take place at 9AM PT/12PM ET/5PM GMT, and it is scheduled for two hours. Must-Listen: Publishing Manor Lords w/ Joe Robinson VideoGamer Podcast Listen Now Unfortunately, there are no other details provided about the stun gun rework. However, the fact its being reworked at all is fantastic news as the Light class gadget has been complained about incessantly. Medium and Heavy players universally agree that the gadget is too OP and unfun to play against, and several times in the past there have been calls for it to be removed.While we dont know what Embarks plans are for the rework, fans are happy with suggestions posted on Reddit. These rework suggestions include a 1-second charge up with an audio cue so its no longer instant with no warning. There is also the suggestion of not being able to sprint while charging.Fortunately, we dont have to wait too long for the stun gun rework to arrive. Hopefully the changes from Embark find the perfect middle ground so that the gadget is no longer too OP but doesnt become completely useless for the Light community.For more The Finals, check out our guide to thebest weapons in the game ranked, and we also have a guide to thebest gadgets. In addition, we have a guide to thebest FPS settingsto help you win matchesalong witharanking of the best classesin the game.The FinalsPlatform(s):PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series S/X, Xbox Series XGenre(s):Action, First-Person Shooter, ShooterRelated TopicsThe Finals Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share