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How To Fix The Finals Black Screen Error
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How to fix crashing on launch with black screen error in The Finals

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Published: Dec 8, 2023 10:56 am

Understandably, you want to launch into The Finals and start having a blast… literally. However, if you’re getting stopped by an impermeable black screen, I’m here to help.

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Best ways to fix black screen error in The Finals

When you boot up The Finals and get a black screen that doesn’t go away, there’s something wrong. Luckily, there are several fixes you can try to remove this error and get back to playing.

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Restart your game and device

As cliche as it is, the first thing you should do is restart the game and then restart your device. Start with restarting your game. Close it down completely and try rebooting it. Sometimes, that’s enough to fix the issue.

If you’re still getting the black screen error, try restarting your device. Whether you’re on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, or PC, completely shut down your device (and power cycle it by removing the power cable from the outlet and plugging it back in after waiting a few seconds) to give your device a chance to reboot. A lot of times, this can fix errors like this.

Check for updates

If you’re still getting the black screen error when launching The Finals, try checking for an update. If you’re missing a crucial update that fixes a lot of bugs including the black screen, then updating the game could solve the problem.

Verify game files

The Finals Verify Files
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For the next potential fix, you need to verify the integrity of the game files. This is easily done on a PC by going to properties, installing files, and clicking the button to verify the integrity of the game files. Your system will automatically do this and repair anything that’s broken.

Reinstall the game

If worst comes to worst, you need to reinstall the game. For some reason, your files may be corrupt which will keep you from getting into The Finals. I know it’s a pain, especially if you have a slow download speed like me, but it can fix your issue.

Wait for Embark Studios to fix it

Lastly, if none of those fixes make a dent in solving your The Finals black screen problem, then you need to wait for Embark Studios to fix the issue. To stay informed, I recommend following the official The Finals Twitter (or X) account. It’s here that you’ll learn about fixes and updates.

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From his early days of blog-style music, movie, and game reviews to working as the Esports Writer at Coastline Community College, Noah Nelson now works fulltime as a Staff Writer for Attack of the Fanboy and PC Invasion. He has been helping gamers everywhere with Destiny 2 god rolls, Warzone 2 DMZ missions, and collectibles in any indie game for over a year and a half. His Bachelor's Degree in English Rhetoric and Composition with a minor in Journalism from CSULB has shaped him to be a strong writer and editor. His fondest gaming memory is playing Sly Cooper 2 after begging his mom (for hours) to play it before his birthday and he still cries myself to sleep remembering the time he accidentally saved over his 99% completion save file in Kingdom Hearts 2.