How to Fix The Finals Game Crashes & Freezes on PC

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How to fix crashes and freezes in The Finals game.

Are you trying to fix The Finals game crashes and freezes on PC? Here’s how to fix any performance issues in this playtest.

There are various solutions you can try including restarting the process via task manager, setting certain launch options, reinstalling EAC, and checking your GPU drivers for updates.

In this guide, I will explain how to fix performance issues in The Finals game, including crashing, lagging, freezing, stuttering, and black screen.

The Finals Game Crashes & Freezes – How to Fix

How to fix crashes and freezes in The Finals game.

There are various solutions you can try and it’s important to try everything. Without further delay, here’s what you can try when The Finals game crashes and freezes.

Close Game via Task Manager

Start by pressing Ctrl+Shift+Esc to open Task Manager, and close anything related to The Finals game from both the apps and the background processes tabs.

Some games don’t close fully after pressing the ‘x’ button and closing everything through the task manager can often fix issues that don’t allow the game to start.

Set Launch Options on Steam

Right-click on the game on Steam, select ‘Properties’, and set the following commands on the launch options tab:

  • -dx11
  • -d3d11
  • -force-d3d11
  • -windowed -d3d11
  • -dx12

Do not add them all together. Instead, add the first one, try launching the game, and if it fails add the second one. If nothing works, make sure to remove all launch options from the ‘Properties’ tab before moving to the next steps.

Reinstall EasyAntiCheat (EAC)

Right-click on the game on Steam, select ‘Manage’ and ‘Browse local files’. From there, find the file named ‘Uninstall_EasyAntiCheat’ and click it. Try launching the game after that.

When you launch the game, it will reinstall EAC, which might fix your issue.

Restart Steam/PC

Another thing you can try to fix The Finals crashes and freezes is to fully restart your PC and ensure there are no Windows updates available.

Unlink the Game From Steam

Head to the official The Finals Game website, log in, and head to the connected platforms tab. Unlink the game from Steam. Keep in mind that this will make you lose all your progression if you have played at all.

After it’s unlinked, launch it again from Steam and you’ll get the option to link it again by creating a new account and give you a new Embark ID.

Check for GPU Driver Updates

Access your GPU software (Nvidia or AMD) and check if there are any available updates. You can also consider doing a clean installation of GPU Drivers from the official Nvidia site or the official AMD site.

Verify Integrity of Game Files on Steam

Another possible fix is checking if there’s an issue with the game files. Find the game on your Steam Library, right-click on it, and select ‘Properties’.

Navigate to the ‘Installed Files’ tab on the left and select ‘Verify integrity of game files’. Wait a few minutes until it’s completed and try launching the game again.

Reinstall the Game

If everything else fails, your best bet is to uninstall the game and download it again. Consider also downloading it on a different disk if you have the option.

Wrapping up

To summarize, these are all the steps you can try to fix The Finals game crashes and freezes on PC.

If nothing works, I recommend waiting for the next performance improvement update since the playtest is bound to have some issues.

Which solution worked for you? Do you have any other suggestions to add? Feel free to share them in the comments below.

If you’re looking to start a new game until The Finals releases, check out our list of the best tips and tricks on Ark Survival Ascended and our For Honor character tier list.

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