Last Updated: 2026-07-27
Ready to step into the Arena? Once you've completed the tutorial and spent some time in the Practice Range, it's time to put your skills to the test.
If you're new to THE FINALS, we recommend starting with Cashout (Bots).
This mode lets you play against AI-controlled opponents while learning the game's objectives, maps, and mechanics in a lower-pressure environment. You can queue on your own or team up with real players to learn together.
As you become more comfortable, you can jump into matches against other players and experience the full excitement of THE FINALS.
Before starting your first match, consider taking a moment to:
Remember, you can always change your loadout between matches and continue experimenting as you learn.
When you're ready to play, click the Change Game Mode button in the main menu and select a game mode to play.
If you're looking for a relaxed way to learn, any of our Quckplay gamemodes is the perfect place to start. Once you're ready for a bigger challenge, you can explore our core game mode Cashout and Ranked Cashout.
You can find more info on all our gamemodes here.
THE FINALS is built around teamwork. While individual skill matters, coordinating with your teammates is often the key to victory in the arena.
Working together to secure objectives, revive teammates, and share information will give your team the best chance of winning.
Do you want to team up with a group of friends?
Here is our guide to Playing with friends.
Don't worry if your first few matches don't go as planned. Every match is an opportunity to improve, learn the maps, discover new strategies, and find the loadout that suits you best.
The more you play, the more comfortable you'll become and before long, you'll be making highlight-worthy plays of your own.
Next up: Accessibility and button remapping