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The Finals
Tournament Ruleset

Disclaimer
  • Lowled Gaming is an independent tournament organizer and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Embark Studios AB or THE FINALS.

  • All tournaments are community-run events conducted in accordance with applicable laws and official game publisher guidelines found here: https://id.embark.games/the-finals/support/faq/81-community-tournament-guidelines?

  • All competitions are skill-based, and outcomes are determined solely by player performance.

General Overview

Lowled Gaming hosts competitive online tournaments for The Finals using private match lobbies in Cashout mode. Each tournament follows a structured, multi-round elimination format, ending in a final match where one team claims the prize.

  • Total Players: 48

  • Total Teams: 16 teams (3 players each)

  • Total matches per tournament: 8

  • Estimated Duration: ~2.5 hours

Eligibility
  • All players 13 years or older are eligible to compete in Free tournaments.

  • Participants must be 18+ to compete in cash prize tournaments

  • Players must have a stable internet connection and working game client

  • All players must join the Lowled Gaming Discord server for communication and updates.

Registration
  • All players must register at: 👉 www.lowledgaming.com

  • Registration spots are limited each week and filled on a first-come basis

  • Once full, no additional players will be accepted

Lowled Gaming reserves the right to:

  • Modify tournament dates, times, pricing, or format prior to the event

  • Cancel or reschedule events if necessary

Minimum Player Requirement
  • A minimum of 30 players is required for a cash prize tournament to run

  • No minimum player requirement for free tournament

  • If the minimum is not met:

    • The tournament may be rescheduled or canceled

    • Players will be notified via Discord

    • Refunds will be processed for those that are already registered

Check-in
  • All participants must check in within 30 minutes of the tournament start time by commenting "Here!" in the Takedown Tournaments Discord chat, #check-in

  • A maximum grace period of 5 minutes is allowed for late check-ins. If you are running late, direct message Takedown Tournaments.

  • After this period:

    • Teams will be finalized

    • Matches will begin

    • Late players may be excluded without refund

Tournament Format

Round Structure:

  • Teams compete in private matches consisting of 4 teams (12 players per match)

  • The top 2 teams (highest cash extracted) advance to the next round

Progression:

  • This process repeats through multiple rounds

  • Teams are re-grouped between rounds

Final Round:

  • The final consists of 2 teams

  • The first team to reach $50,000 cashout wins the tournament and recieves the cash prize. This prize total is then divided and sent to each team member.

    Tournament Bracket example: Single elimination for each team.

Match Procedure
  • Matches are hosted using The Finals Private Match game mode

  • A unique match code will be sent via Discord under the Private Match Code section. Type this match code into the Join Match bar on the top left of the Private Match page.

⚠️ Sharing match codes is strictly prohibited

  • Matches will begin after:

    • All players have joined and are verified

    • Teams are sorted by the host

Between Matches
  • There will be short downtime between rounds as players wait for their next matchup  (Approximately 15 min between each round).

  • Updates and next match times will be communicated via Discord #announcements

  • Players are responsible for staying attentive and ready

Disconnect Policy

Unintentional disconnections may occur. The match may be restarted at admin discretion:

  • If a player disconnects before any team has scored ($0 cashout, or cashout in progress)

  • If the disconnected player notifies Lowled Gaming via the Discord server immediately and  have an internet connection that allows them to reload within 5 minutes.

Repeat Disconnects:

  • If the same player disconnects again, whether before or after any team cashouts, the match will continue. If that player's team wins the match, the disconnected player can rejoin at the next round.

Refund Policy:

  • Entry fees are non-refundable. Players are responsible for checking into a tournament on time and abiding by the tournament rules.

  • Players who unintentionally disconnect early are eligible for up to 50% refund of the tournament entry fee and is subject to admin discretion.

Cheating & Fair Play

The following are strictly prohibited:

  • Hacks, cheats, or third-party software

  • Exploiting game glitches or bugs

  • Collusion between teams

  • Stream sniping or outside assistance

Enforcement:

  • Lowled Gaming relies on in-game anti-cheat software, however tournaments are monitored in real time by a spectator host.

Violations of the tournament policy or participation in any of the prohibited items listed above will result in:

  • Immediate disqualification

  • Removal from tournament

  • Ban from future events

  • Forfeiture of winnings

Conduct

All participants must:

  • Treat others with respect

  • Follow instructions from tournament staff

  • Avoid toxic behavior, harassment, or unsportsmanlike conduct

  • Violations may result in:

  • Warnings

  • Disqualification

  • Permanent ban from future tournaments

Payouts

The winning team of the final round receives the full prize listed for that tournament . The cash prize is divided equally among team members and then sent individually using PayPal.

Players must:

  • Have a valid PayPal account before registering

  • Provide accurate payment information at tournament registration

Timing:

  • Payouts are issued after the tournament within 24 hours

Leaderboard & Stats

Player performance will be tracked across tournaments and be posted/updated at the end of each week on the Takedown Tournaments website.

 

Postings include.

  • Ranking

  • Player name

  • Combat points

  • Individual match wins

Disputes

Any and all disputes must be reported to Lowled Gaming via Discord immediately using the #questions channel

  • The tournament administrator will review and make a decision based off the available evidence.

  • All decisions made by Takedown Tournaments are final.

Admin Rights

Lowled Gaming reserves the right to:

  • Modify tournament rules, schedules, or match format as needed.

  • Restart matches due to technical issues

  • Disqualify players at any time if they are in violation of the policy listed here.

Agreement

By registering and participating, all players agree to abide by these rules and decisions made by Lowled Gaming. Enjoy the tournament!

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