Last Updated: 2026-03-26
Welcome to THE FINALS Academy!
Your go-to destination for learning how to compete, improve, and shine in the Arena.
Whether you’re stepping into your first match or looking to refine your strategy, the Academy provides guided lessons designed to help you master the fundamentals of THE FINALS.
The Path to Knowledge
Start your journey with short lessons that introduce the fundamentals of THE FINALS.
You’ll learn:
How to play as a team
The basics of attacking and defending objectives
The different Contestants and roles
How Cashout mechanics work
These lessons are designed to prepare you before entering live matches.
Game Modes
Explore the different ways to compete in THE FINALS. Each mode includes a short description and optional tutorial.
Available modes include:
Ranked Cashout: A multi-round tournament where twelve teams of three compete in knockout brackets to secure cashouts and climb the league rankings.
Cashout: A multi-round tournament, no league-progression. Twelve teams of three fight through knockout brackets, looking to secure cashouts to advance.
Quick Cash: 13v3v3 race to find Vaults, secure Cashouts, and bank $20,000. First to $20,000 wins.
Power Shift: A tug-of-war where two teams of five fight for control of a platform to push it all the way to their base to win.
Team Deathmatch: Two teams of five compete on a smaller Arena with one goal: eliminations. Best of three rounds.
From this menu, you can:
Watch a tutorial
Play a tutorial
Jump directly into the mode
Rookie Contracts
Rookie Contracts guide you through your first matches while rewarding you for learning the game.
Contracts are grouped into categories such as:
Introduction
Contestant
Gameplay
Game Modes
Arena Challenges
Examples of Rookie Contract objectives include:
Complete the tutorial
Play rounds using different builds (Light, Medium, Heavy)
Play 3 matches of each game mode
Revive teammates 5 times
You can also track active contracts to follow your progress during matches.
Do I have to complete the Academy?
No, the Academy is optional, but is highly recommended for new Contestants or anyone looking to sharpen their skills in the arena.
Even experienced players may discover new tactics, strategies, or ways to dominate the Arena.
What do I get for completing the Rookie Contracts?
Completing the Rookie Contracts rewards you with:
XP
Progress toward stage rewards
Unlockable cosmetics
Each contract contributes toward a stage, with larger rewards available as you complete more objectives.