The Finals is a fascinating, fast-paced, and immensely enjoyable FPS multiplayer online game. However, it isn’t without its fair share of bugs and issues. While playing with your friends, you might have encountered an error, coded TFGE0002, along with the black screen of death, and a message reading ‘Kicked from server’. This error can happen to you regardless of your platform and can seriously hamper your gameplay experience.
We have curated this special guide so you can tackle this error and resume playing without any further disruptions.
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How Can I Fix The Finals Error Code TFGE0002?
There are several ways you can tackle this issue. The TFGE0002 error code in The Finals usually occurs when you are either clicking too fast, using cheats or exploits, or if you start a match and then move away from your keyboard. The game essentially registers you as cheating and kicks you off. If the issue keeps persisting and you are unable to successfully play a match, try the following solutions:
Update The Finals To The Latest Version
Ensure that you are using the most recent version of the game. You might be facing this issue if you have an older version or still haven’t updated the Beta version. Keep checking The Finals’ official website or Twitter account so that you remain up-to-date with the new game versions.
Following these accounts will also keep you informed about the official status of The Finals’ servers. Sometimes, certain servers of the game might be down for maintenance or upgrades. You will see the announcements for the same through both the aforementioned avenues and continue your gaming accordingly.
Restart Your Router
A complete cliche and IT 101, restarting your router for a minute and turning it back again might just work! This can resolve any connectivity issues you might be facing from your internet service provider or hardware issues from your router.
Also Read: How To Fix The Finals’ Mouse Freezing Glitch
Disable Your VPN
If you are using a VPN to play The Finals, there is a high chance that you will receive the TFGE0002 error code. Firstly, try changing your VPN’s region and see if this works. If the issue persists, try turning off your VPN altogether. If you need a VPN to access The Finals’ servers, try experimenting with a couple of different regions to see if any of them offer you continuous gameplay.
Update Your PC Drivers
At times, outdated drivers may also contribute to this error. Ensure that all your PC drivers, specifically the graphics drivers, are up-to-date.
Verify The Game’s Integrity
This error can also pop up along with some others like TFGE0001 or TFGE0003, if your game’s integrity has been compromised. If you are using Steam via PC to play The Finals, simply follow these steps to ensure all your game files are squeaky clean:
- Open your Steam game library.
- Locate The Finals and right-click on its icon.
- Choose ‘Properties’ from the drop-down menu.
- Under Properties, select ‘Local Files’.
- Under that, click on ‘Verify integrity of game files’.
- If something’s wrong, Steam will notify you and you can re-install the game.
Reinstall The Game
If nothing else works, try re-installing the game. First, uninstall the game properly, using the correct steps (rather than just deleting it). Ensure that every file associated with The Finals has been scrubbed off from your device. Then, reinstall the game once again. This step usually works well and fixes many underlying issues that may be leading to you seeing the TFGE0002 error code in The Finals.
