What to know

  • A new ranked season, Ruby Rewards S9, is live, giving top 500 players special cosmetics and a Ruby coin to trade for a weapon skin.
  • The winter-themed “Winter Vicious” store bundle is now available, keeping the holiday look in the Arena.
  • Snowball Blitz is sticking around for one more week before a bigger update arrives next week.

THE FINALS just kicked off 2026 with a small but fun 9.3.0 update. It’s not a huge gameplay overhaul, but more of a celebration patch that sets up the new ranked season and keeps the festive vibe going in the Arena.

The main addition is Ruby Rewards S9, a new ranked season focused on prestige. Only the top 500 players can reach Ruby tier, and it’s not enough to just get there, you must stay at the top. Players who remain in the top 500 by the end of the season earn full Ruby rewards & benefits, including a Ruby player card background, emblem, badge, charm, sticker, and a Ruby coin, which can be exchanged for a Ruby skin on any weapon of choice.

New Ruby Rank is for Top 500 Players
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Alongside ranked, the store added a new winter-themed bundle called “Winter Vicious.” This cosmetic pack lets players keep a snowy, holiday look in the Arena even after the season ends.

Image credit: Embark Studios (Via: Steam)

Snowball Blitz, the festive limited-time mode, is sticking around for one more week. This chaotic fan favorite gets an extra run before the next, slightly bigger update arrives.

For now, 9.3.0 is a light update, celebrating the new year with a fresh ranked season and some seasonal store items. It keeps the momentum going while Embark prepares the bigger changes coming in the next update. You can also keep track of the top players in-game or on the official leaderboard.