The Finals is an online cross-platform first-person shooter game. This guide will tell you how to invite friends in The Finals, regardless of the platform
Within a month of its release, The Finals has securely positioned itself as the 12th most played game in all of Steam. Over 100,000 people log in to play this free online first-person shooter every day. However, any multiplayer game will seem a bit empty without your pals joining you in the action. After all, one of the best feelings in a game is when you rank up with your mates. For that reason, we have put together this simple guide explaining how to invite friends in The Finals. We will go through everything you need to know about partying up with your buddies and even talk about the crossplay features of the game. So, without further ado, let’s jump in!
How to Add Friends in The Finals?
The Finals is a team-based multiplayer online first-person shooter, where each team must have 3 players to start the game. You can either play with your friends or be queued up with randoms. So, if you want to add and play with your friends, here’s what you need to do:
- Launch the game.
- Wait for the Game Lobby to appear.
- Go to the top-right corner of the screen and click on Friends. It should be to the left of the Settings tab (cog icon).
- You’ll find a username written at the top left (Where it says SOCIAL) with a “#” followed by some numbers. With this in-game account name, you will then be able to add friends and have them do the same for you.
- Get in touch with the friend you want to add and ask them for their username. (Note: if you and your friend are on the same platform, then they should automatically appear in your Friend’s list)
- When you have the account name, go to the bottom right of the Friends tab and press on the “Add Friend” button.
- Put in your friend’s account name in the search box and hit enter. You will be able to send an in-game friend request to them using this method.
How to Invite Friends in The Finals?
With crossplay support in The Finals, players can invite each other and party up no matter the platform. This makes it very convenient for players to play with one another without having to worry about whether you have the right console or if you are playing on PC. Here’s what you need to do to invite your friends to join your party:
- Launch the game.
- Wait for the Game Lobby to appear.
- Locate and enter the Friends tab on the top-right corner of the screen. It should be to the left of the Settings tab (cog icon).
- You will see two tabs for Friends – one is for your friends on your current platform and the other is for friends on different platforms.
- To invite your friends to your party, simply navigate to their name and click the Plus button. This will send a Party Invite to your friend.
Is it Mandatory to Play with People on Other Platforms?
No, it is not mandatory to play with other people from different platforms if you don’t want to. The Finals crossplay feature can be turned off if you prefer to only be matched up with players across the same platform. Here’s how to do it:
First launch the game and wait for the Game Lobby to show up. Then, press Esc and enter the Settings tab.
You will see a Network column there, under which you will see the Crossplay feature. Turn it on or off as you please.
Should You Turn The Finals Crossplay Off?
Whether you should turn the crossplay feature on or off is a matter of personal preference. However, consider these factors before you do so. If crossplay is turned on, then you will enjoy shorter queue times as the game will have a larger player base to match you with. If crossplay is turned off, then you will enjoy better quality matches as everyone will be on the same playing field, i.e. console vs. console or PC vs. PC.
What to Do if You Can’t Add or Invite Friends in The Finals?
If you’re unable to add friends in The Finals, you can try doing the following things:
Restart the game and see if it fixes the issue. There are some bugs in the game that can cause these problems. Additionally, in the Gameplay section under the Settings tab, you can set your preferred region from “Auto” to the continent you and your friends are playing from. This should help the game narrow down the search pool. Lastly, if your friend is playing on a different platform and you’re not able to add them to your party, go to your Settings and turn on Crossplay.
Final Thoughts
The Finals has firmly cemented itself as one of the most fun online team-based shooters in recent history. And the best way to enjoy the game is with a few of your closest buddies. This guide should have cleared out any confusions about how to add your friends across all platforms and answered some key questions regarding the game’s crossplay features. So, what are you waiting for? Hop on the game with your friends and see the cash start flowing!