# THE FINALS Hotfix 9.9.1

- Product: THE FINALS (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/the-finals)
- Vendor: Embark Studios
- Date: 2026-02-17
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2073850/view/526493916198863372
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/the-finals/releases/2026-02-17-hotfix-9.9.1

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- **fixed** — Fix broken text strings that some players have been seeing in-game since Update 9.9.0

Hello Contestants!

We’re pushing an update through now that will fix the broken text strings that some players have been seeing in-game since Update 9.9.0. This issue was caused by an update to the system we use for text strings. Everyone should see the correct names with this fix!

As always, we thank you for all the reports.

_SEE YOU IN THE ARENA!_