THE FINALS Help Center

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.

Sections of the Academy

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.