How to add friends in The Finals Open Beta?

The excitement surrounding The Finals Open Beta soon turned to disappointment as fans discovered that there wasn't a direct way of adding friends in-game. Many began to question how to add friends in The Finals Open Beta.

Despite being a beta featuring Crossplay, gamers were unable to play with each other. In fact, they couldn't play with other users on the same platform. All of this is due to the unnecessarily complicated process of simply adding a friend in-game in the game.

That said, in this guide, we will explain how to add friends in The Finals Open Beta and team up with them in the latest first-person shooter title from Embark Studio.

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Guide to adding friends in The Finals Open Beta

Although it may seem like a chore, here is how to add friends in The Finals Open Beta:

• First, log in to your game and enable Crossplay.
• Now, from the main menu, navigate to the second circle inside the tiny box located at the top right corner of the screen. It will present you with the option to "Invite a Friend."
• Clicking on it will redirect you to Embark Studios' official website. Here, log in with your Steam ID.
• Add your friends from here, and they will pop up in-game.

All that remains is for you to invite them in-game to a lobby and play together. This is currently the only way to add friends, irrespective of the platform you are on.

It is worth noting that sometimes, even after enabling Crossplay, you may not see the option to add friends. In such cases, it is advised to reboot the game, and that should fix it. Moreover, ensure that your friends have also enabled Crossplay on their end.

If you are facing issues enabling Crossplay in the beta, check the section below for a detailed step-by-step guide.

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How to enable Crossplay in The Finals Open Beta?

Unlike adding friends, enabling the Crossplay feature in The Finals Open Beta is pretty straightforward. Here's how to do it:

• Launch the game.
• Head over to Settings from the main menu.
• Scroll all the way down to find the Crossplay feature.
• Turn it on.

That's it. The feature will now be enabled, allowing you to add friends seamlessly in the game. Similar to adding friends, the process of turning on Crossplay remains the same for all platforms.

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That covers everything that there is to know about adding friends in The Finals Open Beta. The entire process is unnecessarily complicated for the time being.

The Finals Open Beta kicked off on October 26, 2023, for Windows PC (via Steam, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5.

Currently, the beta is scheduled for closure on November 5, 2023. That's 10 days of total mayhem and action-packed gameplay in Embark Studio's latest first-person shooter.

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• The Finals open beta “Network error”: Possible fixes, reasons, and more
• The Finals open beta “Keeps crashing/not launching” on Steam: Possible fixes, reasons, and more
• Best controller settings for The Finals Open Beta

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FAQs on adding friends in The Finals Open Beta

Can you play with a friend in The Finals Open Beta?

Yes, players can engage in the gameplay of The Finals with their friends once they add them to their in-game account.

Why can't I invite my friend to The Finals?

There are times when the Friends tab in the game is glitchy and prevents the players from adding their friends. In such a scenario, it is recommended to restart the game.

How do I find my Embark ID in The Finals?

In order to check your Embark ID in The Finals, first select and open the Socials tab. Here you will see the ID on the top-left corner.