The Finalsis an action-packed multiplayer FPS that revolves around people competing in a virtual combat TV show. Players can see huge holographic crowds in the gameplay and hear commentary in the background,perfectly simulating a television game showexperience.

The game features a Cashout mode, where players have toform teams of threeand compete with each other to collect the most money. WhileThe Finalsis generally free to play, many players have reported facing a ‘Failed to Join Party’ error when trying to join their friends in the game. There might be multiple causes behind this issue, but players can easily fix it using the methods in this guide.

How to play with friends in The Finals

How to Fix ‘Failed to Join Party’ Error

The ‘Failed to Join Party’ error could be attributed to server overload or disruptions in the internet connectionbetween you and your friends. Therefore, before jumping into any fixes, both parties shouldcheck that they have a stable internet connection.

If everything’s running smoothly, here are a few workarounds that players can try to fix the ‘Failed to Join Party’ error inThe Finals.

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Restart the Game’s Client

This solution is recommended by the developers. Both parties should tryrestarting the gameclient. Next, create a new party and invite a friend, or ask a friend to create one and invite you. Most of the time, this simple trick fixes the ‘Failed to Join Party’ error.

Enable Crossplay

The second quick fix is to enable Crossplay. This is important especially if your friends are logging in from a different platform. To do so, simply follow the steps below.

Once Crossplay is enabled, try joining an invitation. It’s recommended that all your friends at a party have crossplay enabled. Additionally, theMatchmaking Regionshould be set toAutomaticfor all party members.

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Using Steam

If the previous two options haven’t worked, players can try this one. The step-by-step instructions for this method are given below.

If all else fails, players should simply try waiting for the developers to fix the issue. Often, it’s an internal error that can only be fixedby the devs’ end. Players can check the social pages ofThe Finalsto stay up to date on maintenance schedules.