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 hereThe Finals Season 5 began as an early Christmas gift from Embark. It introduced a new map to explore along with a couple of new weapons and gadgets while also introducing a fresh battle pass for players to grind. Another patch is on the horizon, and Embark has confirmed exactly when The Finals next update is coming out over the week of Christmas. As part of update 5.1.0, Embark introduced a Christmas event for players to enjoy. This is an LTM still available in-game, and the community will want to make the most out of throwing snowballs at other players before the sun returns and the snow melts. In addition, if you havent already, players will want to grab the new Season 5 bundles that contain free Legendary and Epic weapon skins with Multibucks. There is a lot to enjoy in The Finals right now, and the next update is on the cusp of coming out. However, fans shouldnt expect a plethora of balance changes or fixes. When The Finals Christmas update comes out Updates and patches for The Finals typically come out on Wednesday. However, because of Christmas day, this weeks patch has slightly been delayed. Per community manager, Dunlewey, on Discord, this weeks update is set to come out on Boxing Day, December 26th. It will come out at the same time as the weekly store rotation, so expect it to be shared around 2AM PT/5AM ET/10AM GMT. In addition to confirming when the patch will arrive, Dunlewey said its a minor patch. No other details are provided, but fans should simply expect a rotation to the store and not much else. Image credit: The Finals DiscordAlthough nothing has been said, its possible the first update of 2025 could be delayed also because Wednesday is New Years Day. Not only that, but it should be another minor patch as the development team are currently on holidays. 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, ShooterSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share