The Finals is a free-to-play team-based FPS built around a fully destructible environment powered by Embark Studios' proprietary tech. Three body types — Light, Medium, and Heavy — offer distinct playstyles with unique abilities and weapon pools. The core game mode, Cashout, tasks teams with stealing vaults and depositing them at cashout stations while defending against other squads. What sets The Finals apart is that every wall, floor, and ceiling can be destroyed, meaning no position is truly safe and creative destruction is the meta.
The Finals features distinct areas with increasing difficulty. This guide covers every major location in progression order — what to do, what to get, and when to move on. For the step-by-step path, see our walkthrough.
Area Progression Order
| Order | Location | Difficulty | Key Rewards | Recommended Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | All Ranks | High destruction value, vertical gameplay opportunities, rooftop flanking routes | Medium Build |
| 2 | Seoul | All Ranks | Long-range engagement opportunities, elevated positions, destructible train platforms | Medium Build |
| 3 | Las Vegas | All Ranks | Indoor destruction chaos, multi-floor vertical fights, casino interior combat | Light Build |
| 4 | Skyway Stadium | All Ranks | Aim-focused engagements, open-area team fights, less environmental RNG | Light Build |
| 5 | SYS$HORIZON | All Ranks | Unique gravity gameplay, environmental kills, goo-based strategy | Light Build |
Monaco — Starting Area
Tight streets and multi-story buildings make this a destruction-heavy map. Collapsing buildings onto cashout stations is a viable strategy. Rooftop fights are common and the narrow alleys funnel fights into predictable chokepoints.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | All Ranks |
| Key Rewards | High destruction value, vertical gameplay opportunities, rooftop flanking routes |
| Recommended Role | Medium Build |
| Key Weapons | AKM (Medium) |
What to Do Here
- Learn the basics of destruction system — this is where you practice without heavy punishment.
- Collect starting resources and your first weapons upgrade.
- Clear all main content before moving to Seoul.
- If you're struggling, read our beginner's guide.
Seoul — Early Game
Modern cityscape with large open plazas connected by narrow alleyways. Long sightlines favor Medium and Heavy builds. The elevated train platforms provide strong cashout defense positions that require creative destruction to counter.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | All Ranks |
| Key Rewards | Long-range engagement opportunities, elevated positions, destructible train platforms |
| Recommended Role | Medium Build |
| Key Weapons | AKM (Medium) |
What to Do Here
- Focus on mastering cashout objectives — it's critical from this point on.
- Farm for AKM (Medium) if you don't have it yet.
- Complete all objectives for maximum rewards.
- Prepare for the difficulty spike in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas — Mid Game
Casino interiors with flashy lighting and multiple floors. Indoor cashout locations mean heavy destruction sends debris everywhere. The hotel tower offers the highest vertical gameplay in the rotation.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | All Ranks |
| Key Rewards | Indoor destruction chaos, multi-floor vertical fights, casino interior combat |
| Recommended Role | Light Build |
| Key Weapons | AKM (Medium) |
What to Do Here
- This is the main skill check. Bring an optimized build.
- M60 (Heavy) becomes accessible here — prioritize getting it.
- Master class-based combat for the boss encounters.
- Check our boss guide if you get stuck.
Skyway Stadium — Late Game
Open arena environment with less destructible terrain than other maps. Favors gunplay skill over creative destruction. The central field offers minimal cover, making it a kill zone for Heavy builds with sightlines.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | All Ranks |
| Key Rewards | Aim-focused engagements, open-area team fights, less environmental RNG |
| Recommended Role | Light Build |
| Key Weapons | M60 (Heavy) |
What to Do Here
- Full build optimization is expected by this point.
- M60 (Heavy) should be your primary, fully upgraded.
- environmental manipulation mastery starts mattering here.
- Farm resources for the push into SYS$HORIZON.
SYS$HORIZON — Endgame
Futuristic floating platform map with unique gravity mechanics and destructible floor sections that drop players into the void. Falling off the map is a constant threat. Goo platforms and creative building become essential survival tools.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | All Ranks |
| Key Rewards | Unique gravity gameplay, environmental kills, goo-based strategy |
| Recommended Role | Light Build |
| Key Weapons | M60 (Heavy) |
What to Do Here
- This is endgame. Best-in-slot gear and a perfected build are mandatory.
- See our boss guide for endgame fight strategies.
- The reward loop: clear content → upgrade → push harder content.
- Experiment with Aggressive Light for variety once you've mastered the meta.
Exploration Tips
- Clear areas in order — Monaco → Seoul → Las Vegas → Skyway Stadium → SYS$HORIZON. Skipping areas means missing resources you'll need later.
- Check every corner — Hidden caches and secrets are often in non-obvious locations.
- Match your weapons — Some areas favor different weapons types.
- Read the walkthrough — Our walkthrough provides exact progression milestones for each area.
- Don't rush — Clearing an area fully gives more resources than speedrunning two areas.
More The Finals Guides
- The Finals The Finals Overview
- The Finals Best Builds
- The Finals Tier List
- The Finals Walkthrough
- The Finals Beginner's Guide
- The Finals Tips & Tricks
- The Finals Weapons Guide
- The Finals Combat Guide
- The Finals Boss Guide
- The Finals Crafting Guide
- The Finals Classes & Characters
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