Several of the changes double or even triple the amount of XP you get for certain actions.
They hope to bring it back after a re-work “at some point in the future.”
you’re able to findthe full 1.7.0 patch notes over on Steam.

Personally I think that’s to the game’s credit.
For that reason, I fear for The Finals' long-term future.
It’s a great game that deserves to be playable for years to come.