The Finals Season 8 Brings Updated Destruction & KillCams!
- Fletcher Wilkinson
- Sep 12
- 2 min read
The Finals Season 8 on Xbox – Huge Destruction Upgrade and KillCam Arrive
It’s been almost a year since The Finals made its explosive debut on Xbox Series X|S, and the free-to-play shooter shows no signs of slowing down. Developer Embark Studios has now launched Season 8, and it’s shaping up to be one of the game’s most impactful updates yet.
This season introduces Smooth Destruction, a major overhaul of the game’s signature mechanic, while also adding a long-requested KillCam-style feature, new weapons, map changes, and more.
Smooth Destruction Takes Centre Stage
Destruction has always been the beating heart of The Finals, but Season 8 elevates it to a new level with Smooth Destruction. Instead of structures breaking apart in isolation, collapsing buildings now cause cascading damage and chain reactions across the map.
This evolution means a skyscraper toppling over could block a vital path, crush enemies in its wake, or completely reshape the battlefield mid-match. Matches may now hinge on who controls the right demolition at the right time.
Embark describes it as a “fundamental leap forward,” noting that Smooth Destruction opens up brand-new tactical options for players while reinforcing the team’s vision of the game as a living, evolving arena.
Instant Replay Brings Call of Duty-Style KillCams
Another headline addition this season is Instant Replay, essentially The Finals’ take on the classic Call of Duty KillCam. Given the game’s chaotic, physics-driven maps, implementing this feature has been challenging, so for now it launches in beta form.
Available now on Xbox Series X & PC (manual toggle required, PC needs 16GB+ RAM)
Unavailable on Xbox Series S for the moment, though Embark is actively working on expanding compatibility
This feature not only helps players understand how they were taken out but also adds an extra cinematic flair to the game’s already dramatic firefights. Expect improvements and wider rollout as Embark gathers player feedback throughout the season.
More Additions In Season 8
Beyond destruction and replays, Season 8 packs in several quality-of-life updates and gameplay tweaks:
New “Match Recap” screen gives players more detailed post-match stats and breakdowns
Fresh weapons add more variety to loadouts and strategies
Map adjustments keep arenas dynamic and fresh
Balance tweaks and bug fixes to smooth out the competitive experience
These smaller features may not grab headlines like Smooth Destruction, but they’re part of Embark’s broader push to keep The Finals evolving with every update.
Play Season 8 Now On Xbox
Season 8 of The Finals is live right now on Xbox Series X|S, meaning players can jump straight in to test out Smooth Destruction, toggle on the new KillCam, and explore the fresh content added this season.
For those who want the nitty-gritty, Embark has published full Season 8 patch notes on the official website, detailing every tweak and change.
💬 What’s your take on Season 8’s big features — do Smooth Destruction and Instant Replay change how you play, or are you more excited about the new weapons and map updates? Share your thoughts below!
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