# THE FINALS Store Update 11.5.0

- Product: THE FINALS (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/the-finals)
- Vendor: Embark Studios
- Date: 2026-08-13
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2073850/view/547902498070855892
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/the-finals/releases/2026-08-13-store-update-11.5.0

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- **added** — Added Atomic Lifestyle Set cosmetic bundle to the store
- **added** — Running a limited-time sale with extra discounts applied to a selection of bundles
- **changed** — Five Fears advanced to become the first team to lock a direct invite to The Grand Major 2026

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CHROMED UP**

We’ve got a shiny new Store Update and a sale dropping in the Arena alongside some exciting TGM updates with our first team officially advancing to Stockholm!

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##### **STORE **| ATOMIC LIFESTYLE SET

Crank that analog dial to the max and let the musical waves flow through the Arena while keeping yourself safe from changes in atmospheric pressure with the **Atomic Lifestyle Set.
**Mono never sounded this good.

**We are also running a sale! **
For a limited time, a selection of really cool bundles have an extra discount applied to them, including our friend Shieldon! That’s one happy turtle.

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##### **ESPORTS **| THE FIRST GOLDEN TICKET

Cycle 3 has wrapped up across all three regions, and somebody is already preparing to pack their baggage. Five Fears are the first team anywhere to lock a direct invite to The Grand Major 2026, and they did it with a whole cycle to spare.

**EMEA**

We decided to hand it over to Scotty to give us the rundown on how Cycle 3 happened:

**SCOTTY: **_“Here’s how you make history folks: lose your opening Cashout match, drop into the lower bracket, and win the entire show from there! What a rollercoaster for the fans of Five Fears!”._

**Five Fears** took Cycle 3 the hard way for back-to-back cycle titles, and their 275 points put them mathematically out of reach before Cycle 4 even started. **Alliance **reached their first ever top two, and **Teiko **put points back on the board after that Cycle 2 wipeout. EMEA’s last cycle is now a fight over Closed Qualifier positions, and it is wide open.

**AMERICAS**

Now this is the most exciting lineup. Looking at the leaderboard, two teams at the top are tied on 155 points. **Unphased **and **Luminon Gaming** join four other teams to fight for one cycle win that can determine the golden ticket. That begins this **Saturday August 15th** via the Open Qualifiers stage.

**EMEA**

**HIBOO **are defending the lead for the first time after back-to-back cycle wins, **KZ **sit five points behind on 225 with the same roster they started the season with, and **DRG **on 200 are quietly close enough to ruin both their weekends.

So here’s the math for everyone else. Most points after Cycle 4 takes your region’s golden ticket to The Grand Major 2026 hosted at DreamHack Stockholm, November 27-29th. One seat at that table is already taken.

And the last entry window of the regular season is still open. Every contestant that was tested on those broadcasts started in the Open Qualifiers, taking the same shot anyone can take, including you. Build your team and claim your spot:

[AMERICAS Sign Up](https://embark.link/AMER-Cycle-4) | **Cycle 4 Qualifiers begin 15th August**

[EMEA Sign Up](https://embark.link/EMEA-Cycle-4) | **Cycle 4 Qualifiers begin 22nd August
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So grab your teammates, pick a team to root for, and ask yourself the big question:

**CAN YOU REACH THE FINALS?**