Last Updated: 2025-07-18
Whether you want fast-paced action, tactical teamplay, or high-stakes tournament drama, THE FINALS has a game mode for you. From the chaos of Quick Cash to the intense pressure of Ranked Tournament, here’s a breakdown of what each mode offers, and how to master it.
A single-round match with 3 teams of 3 competing to reach the cashout goal.
Rules:
Head for the vault and grab the cashbox
Insert the box into a cashout station
Defend the station from opponents
First team to reach 20,000 cash wins
Unlimited respawn credits
You can switch your contestant pack and access your reserve between respawns
A casual 5v5 game mode where two teams compete to escort a platform through the arena.
Rules:
First team to bring the platform to its destination or the team that pushes it furthest wins
The platform moves faster with 2–3 teammates on it
Overtime is triggered when the trailing team controls the platform but isn't in the lead
You can switch your contestant pack and access your reserve between respawns
A single-round match with 2 teams of 5 competing to eliminate opponents and collect cash.
Rules:
The team with the most cash wins
Unlimited respawn credits
You can switch your contestant pack and access your reserve between respawns
A tactical 5v5 attack-and-defend mode. The first team to win 5 rounds (best of 9) takes the match.
Rules:
Attackers: Deliver the decryption key to a terminal and defend it during decryption
Defenders: Prevent the attackers from inserting the key or interrupt the decryption
Teams switch sides after 4 rounds
No revives; one life per round
Gadgets and charges replenish only between rounds
Contestants can heal only limited health during rounds, based on their build
Healing Beam and Defibrillator are unavailable
A casual tournament mode with teams competing in a knockout bracket. In World Tour, contestants are sponsored by different companies.
Rules:
Earn cash by eliminating opponents, opening vaults, depositing cashboxes, and stealing cashouts
In knockout rounds, teams must finish in the top 2 to advance
Final round: 2 teams face off in a single-round match
The reserve is accessible between rounds and upon elimination
Limited respawn credits; cash is lost on team wipes
Overtime is triggered if a cashout is in progress when time expires
Special game modes available only for a short time each season. Limited-Time Events offer unique and often chaotic spins on THE FINALS gameplay.
Some fan-favorites include:
HEAVY HITTERS (Season 6)
BLAST OFF (Season 7)
SNOWBALL BLITZ (Season 5)
Rules:
Rules vary for each event and are listed in-game when active.
A competitive tournament mode where players climb the ranks to reach the final round.
General Rules:
No in-round swapping from the reserve
Overtime is triggered if a cashout is in progress
Limited respawn credits
Knockout Rounds:
Earn cash by eliminating contestants, opening vaults, depositing cashboxes, and stealing cashouts
You lose cash on team wipe
Final Round:
Earn cash by successful cashouts
First team to reach 20,000 wins
No cash is lost on team wipe
Seeding:
Teams are seeded based on their combined Ranked Score
Seeding ensures strong teams are distributed evenly across the bracket
Climb the Ranked Leagues by completing placement tournaments and competing against similarly ranked teams.
Progression Overview:
Play placement tournaments to earn your initial rank
Earn Rank Score (RS) by winning ranked matches
Climb through tiers and sub-tiers to earn seasonal rewards
Face off against teams with similar RS
Each season brings unique ranked rewards based on your highest rank