Last Updated: 2026-02-12
If THE FINALS does not start, gets stuck on the loading screen, or remains on “Connecting…”, the issue is usually related to the console system or connection to platform services.
If you encounter this issue please follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve the issue:
Launch or loading issues often occur when a game is launched after the console wakes from rest/sleep mode.
Close THE FINALS
Turn off the console completely (do not use Rest/Sleep Mode)
Unplug the console power cable
Wait at least 60 seconds
Plug the console back in
Start the console and launch THE FINALS
If PlayStation Network or Xbox Network services are unavailable, THE FINALS may remain on “Connecting..”
First make sure your console’s online service is online and working normally.
PlayStation
Check the PlayStation Network service status from your console or the PlayStation website
Xbox
Check the Xbox Network status from your console or the Xbox website
If the status of the console’s online service is offline, you will need to wait until platform services return to online before launching THE FINALS again.
A weak or interrupted connection can prevent THE FINALS from loading.
Try the following:
Restart your router
Avoid Wi-Fi if possible and use a wired connection
Pause any downloads or streaming on your network
After restarting your network, launch THE FINALS again.
An incomplete or paused update can prevent THE FINALS from launching correctly.
Highlight THE FINALS on your console dashboard and select Check for update.
Install any available updates before starting THE FINALS.
Temporary console data can sometimes prevent games from loading correctly.
A full power cycle (Step 1) clears this data in most cases.
If the issue continues, restart the console once more and launch THE FINALS before opening any other apps.
If THE FINALS still will not launch or load:
Uninstall THE FINALS from your console
Restart the console
Reinstall THE FINALS from your game library
Launch THE FINALS after installation finishes
Please contact our support and include:
Your platform (PlayStation or Xbox)
What screen you are stuck on
When the issue started
Any error messages shown
This information helps us investigate possible issues more quickly.