1. Restart the PC
It might be useful enough to reboot the computer which will ensure there is no temporary system glitch or in-game cache data issue. So, turning off the system and then turning it on might also come in handy. Although this method might not work for everyone, some PC gamers should come in handy.
2. Check for Steam Client Updates
You might need to check for Steam client updates manually by following the steps below to ensure there will be no issue whatsoever. An outdated Steam client version might trouble you a lot. Make sure to close the Steam task from the background and then check for Steam client updates.
- Close Steam > Open Task Manager by pressing the Ctrl+Shift+Esc keys.
- Click on the Processes tab > Select the Steam task.
- Now, click on End Task > Open Steam again.
- It’ll eventually check for available updates.
- If there is no update available, click on the Steam tab at the top left side.
- Click on Check for Steam Client Updates.
- Wait for the update to complete.
- Once done, restart the computer to apply changes.
3. Check The Finals Server Status
Another thing you should do is check out The Finals server status whether there is no issue with the server downtime or outage happening. Sometimes conflicts with the server errors or technical issues might trigger this specific play button greyed out. You should follow the official @reachthefinals Twitter handle to get to know all the latest updates, server issues, patch notes, and more. If there is a server issue then be sure to wait for a couple of hours & try again later.
4. Ensure Your Internet Connection is Active
Try using an active internet connection at your end whether it’s a Wi-Fi network or a wired (ethernet) network to get better stability and fast speed. In case, there is an issue with the internet network at your end then try using a different network to check for the issue. It’s also a better idea to contact your internet service provider (ISP) to get technical assistance on it.
5. Run The Finals as an Administrator
You should run The Finals game application as an administrator to allow the system user account control permission. Without using the system admin access, your game application might not run properly as you would expected.
- Head over to the installed game directory on the PC.
- Right-click on The Finals (exe) application.
- Select Properties > Click on the Compatibility tab.
- Enable the Run this program as an administrator option.
- Click on Apply and select OK to save changes.
6. Update The Finals
In some cases, an outdated game patch version on the PC might trouble you a lot that needs to be fixed by updating the game to its latest version. With the outdated game version, you’ll encounter bugs or stability issues that we can’t deny.
- Open Steam > Go to Library.
- Click on The Finals from the left pane.
- If a new update is available, click on Update.
- Wait for it to complete and then reboot the PC to apply changes.
7. Verify the Integrity of Game Files
Sometimes there might be an issue with the installed game files like corrupted or missing game files on the PC. You can check the following steps to repair the game files to avoid several glitches.
- Launch the Steam client > Click on Library.
- Right-click on The Finals from the list.
- Click on Properties > Go to the Local Files files.
- Click on Verify Integrity of Game Files.
- You’ll have to wait for the process until it gets completed.
- Once done, restart your computer.
8. Repair Easy Anti-Cheat
You should try repairing the EAC (Easy AntiCheat) system on your PC because a corrupted or missing EAC application file can prevent the game files from running properly. To do so:
- Open the Steam client > Go to Library.
- Right-click on The Finals game.
- Click on the Local Files tab.
- Select EasyAntiCheat > Right-click on the EasyAntiCheat_Setup.exe file.
- Click on Run as administrator > Hit Yes to confirm the UAC permission.
- Next, click on Repair > Wait for the process to complete.
- Once done, restart your PC to check for the issue.
9. Restart Easy Anti-Cheat Services
In case, the EAC service error shows you the game launching greyed out option then make sure to restart the EAC service manually on your system by following the steps below.
- Press the Win+R keys to open the Run dialogue box.
- Type services.msc and hit Enter to open Services.
- Search for the Easy AntiCheat service.
- Click on Properties > Set the Startup type to Automatic.
- Choose Start the service and then reboot your PC.
- Now, you can run the game again.
10. Reinstall Easy Anti-Cheat
You should also try reinstalling the EAC service on your computer by following the steps below. It’ll ensure regaining the easy anti-cheat access for the specific game to run properly.
- Open File Explorer on the PC.
- Go to the installed location of The Finals.
- Now, search for the Easy AntiCheat installer file (EasyAntiCheat_Setup.exe).
- Right-click on the easyanticheat_eos_setup.exe file.
- Click on Run as an Administrator from the menu.
- If UAC prompts, click Yes to grant admin access.
- Once done, restart the PC, and check for the issue again.
11. Disable Windows Firewall
You can try disabling Windows Firewall manually to ensure there is no issue with the security software blocking the game application. Make sure to follow the steps below to do so:
- Click on the Start Menu > Search and open Windows Defender Firewall.
- Select Turn Windows Defender Firewall ON or OFF.
- From the Customize Settings page, select the Turn off Windows Defender Firewall (not recommended) option in all the Public, Domain, and Private Networks.
- Click on OK to save changes.
- Once done, reboot the PC to apply changes.
12. Turn Off Real-Time Scan in Antivirus
Additionally, you can also try disabling the antivirus protection on your Windows computer manually to prevent game application blocking by the aggressive real-time protection scanning in the background. If you’re using the default Windows antivirus that comes pre-installed then check the following steps to turn it off.
- Press the Win+I keys to open Windows Settings.
- Click on Update & Security > Go to Windows Security.
- Now, click on Open Windows Security > Select Virus & Threat Protection.
- Select Manage Settings > Go to Real-time protection and Turn it Off.
- If prompted, click on Yes to continue.
- Now, you can check for The Finals Play Button Greyed Out issue.
Please Note: If you’re using any other third-party antivirus program on your PC then turn off the real-time protection feature via the program settings menu.
13. Set Another Matchmaking Region
Another thing you can try is using a different matchmaking region with The Finals game to cross-check if the region-specific server outage is there or not.
- Launch The Finals > Go to Settings.
- Go to Region > Switch to a different region. (such as North America or Europe)
- Save the changes and return to the main menu of the game.
- Now, you can check if the Play button is available or not.
14. Reinstall The Finals
If none of the methods worked for you, try uninstalling and then reinstalling The Finals game on your PC to make sure there is no issue with the installed game files or directory. We are aware that reinstallation of the game is a hectic process and you’ll lose progressions but there is nothing to do at your end.
- 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.
- Then follow the on-screen instructions to complete it.
- Once done, restart the PC to apply changes.
- Finally, launch Steam, and reinstall the game to check for the issue. (Try installing on a different disk drive)
- You’re good to go. Enjoy!
That’s it, guys. We hope this guide was helpful to you. For additional queries, you can comment below.
