- Right-click on The Finals.exe app on your PC.
- Select Properties > Click on the Compatibility tab.
- Turn On the Run this program as an administrator option.
- Click on Apply and select OK to save changes.
3. Check Your Internet Connection
It’s also possible that somehow your internet connection is having some issues with the game servers. Connecting to the game servers might be problematic whenever the poor or unstable internet network troubles you a lot. We recommend you contact your service provider to get technical help regarding the internet conflicts. Do also keep in mind to switch your internet network from a wired (ethernet) connection to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network or vice versa.
4. Update THE FINALS
An outdated game patch version consists of unexpected bugs and errors that can be fixed by updating it. You can check the steps below to check for updates. If an update is available, install it.
- Open the Steam client > Go to Library.
- Right-click on The Finals.
- Click on Properties > Click on Updates.
- Go to Automatic Updates > Choose Only update this game when I launch it.
- Now, run the game to check for the TFGE0001 error.
5. Verify the Integrity of the Game Files
Missing or corrupted game files installed on the PC can cause server connectivity errors in most scenarios. You should check the steps below to scan and repair the installed game files manually.
- Open the Steam client > Go to Library.
- Right-click on The Finals.
- Go to Properties > Click on Installed Files from the left side.
- Click on Verify integrity of game files.
- Wait for the process to complete.
- Once done, you should relaunch the game.
6. Update the Network Driver
You should try updating the network adapter driver on the PC to ensure there is no conflict happening with the networking connectivity. Sometimes your internet connection might have a good signal or speed but the network adapter may trouble you due to driver-related issues. To fix it:
- Open the Start menu > Search and open Device Manager.
- Double-click on the Network Adapters.
- Right-click on the specific network device.
- Click on Update Driver.
- Now, click on Search automatically for drivers.
- If an update is available, the system will automatically install the latest version.
- Once done, restart the PC to apply changes.
7. Check THE FINALS Server Status
We should also suggest our readers check for THE FINALS server status to ensure there is no issue with the server connectivity with the game. In case, there is a server outage or maintenance present at the moment you’re trying to play the game, you’ll have to wait for a couple of hours & try again later. You should also follow the official @reachthefinals Twitter account to get all the server outage-related reports including patch updates and more. It’s also recommended to visit The Finals Discord page to check for server outage reports.
8. Try Disabling Multiplayer Crossplay
The chances are high that somehow conflicts with the multiplayer crossplay feature in THE FINALS have caused the server joining error. You might need to follow the steps below to manually turn off the crossplay option for a while to check for the issue.
- Launch Steam > Click on Library.
- Open The Finals from the left side.
- Go to the in-game Settings menu.
- Head over to the Gameplay tab.
- Under the Network section, Turn Off the Crossplay feature.
- Save the changes > Wait for a few minutes.
- Then run the game again.
Note: If the error persists then you can set it On.
9. Disable DTrace using Command Prompt
Another thing you can do is to turn off the DTrace option via the CMD prompt on your computer which will help in preventing system conflicts in some cases. We’ve found this trick on a Steam Community post which might come in handy. Well, this is a temporary workaround and may not work for everyone. However, you can try it once.
- Open the Start menu > Search for cmd.
- Right-click on Command Prompt.
- Select Run as administrator > Click on Yes, if prompted.
- Then copy-paste the following command and hit Enter to execute it:
bcdedit /set dtrace OFF
- Once done, close CMD, and reboot the PC.
10. Change the In-Game Region
Several players have also recommended switching the in-game region servers manually from the game settings. This will help the game servers to connect easily in which region the server load is minimal.
- Open the Steam client > Launch The Finals.
- Press the Esc key on your keyboard.
- Click on Settings > Under the Region section, change your matchmaking region.
- Relaunch the game to check for the issue again.
11. Turn Off VPN
You might need to stop using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) service at your end to check if there is an issue with the game server connectivity from the connected region server. Sometimes any kind of server conflicts or geo-restrictions can trigger such issues with the game. VPNs can also increase ping delay which mostly causes request timed out error during connecting to the game servers.
12. Verify EMBARK Account
You might need to try verifying THE FINALS account login credentials at your end to ensure there is no conflict with the EMBARK account login. Using a valid account profile and correct credentials are required.
13. Disable Antivirus
We’ll also recommend you to temporarily turn off the antivirus program no matter if it’s a default antivirus or a third-party software. Aggressive blocking can also prevent the game files from running properly which will end up with server connectivity errors. To do so, check the steps below.
- Press the Win+I keys to open Windows Settings.
- Click on Update & Security.
- Go to Windows Security.
- Click on Open Windows Security.
- Go to Virus & Threat Protection.
- Next, click on Manage Settings.
- Turn Off the Real-time Protection option.
- If prompted by UAC, click on Yes to proceed further.
- Finally, run THE FINALS game to check for the error.
Please Note: If you’re using a third-party antivirus program on your PC then disable the real-time protection feature temporarily and run the game.
14. Turn Off Windows Firewall
You should also disable the Windows Firewall program by following the steps below to ensure there are no blocking issues with the ongoing game connections to the servers. The chances are high that your Firewall security is troubling you to run the game properly.
- Open the Start menu > Search and open Control Panel.
- Search for firewall > Open Windows Firewall from the search result.
- Click on Turn Windows Firewall on or off from the left pane.
- Turn Off the Windows Firewall option.
- Once done, restart your system to apply changes.
15. Reinstall THE FINALS
If none of the workarounds did come in handy then make sure to uninstall and reinstall The Finals game on your PC by following the steps below. You’ll be able to resolve multiple conflicts if any kind of game installation conflicts trouble you.
- Open the Steam client on your PC.
- Go to Library > Right-click on The Finals.
- Now, navigate to Manage.
- Select Uninstall > If prompted, click on Uninstall.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete it.
- Once done, restart the PC to apply changes.
- Finally, launch Steam, and reinstall the game. (Try installing on another drive)
Last but not least, you should contact The Finals Help Center and submit the support ticket for the server connectivity error. This will help the game developers to investigate the issue further and help you precisely.
That’s it, guys. We assume this guide was helpful to you. For further queries, you can comment below.
