If it's one of your first times playing The Finals, it might not initially be clear what the purpose of the reserve loadout is. Fear not, as we've got all the details you'll need to understand the ins and outs of reserve loadouts in The Finals.
In this guide, we'll be explaining what exactly the reserve loadout is, as well as how you can swap to it mid-game to gain the upper hand against your opponents. Stick with us for all the details.
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The Finals reserve loadout
In The Finals, the reserve loadout is an alternative, secondary loadout that you can swap to during a match.
When you're customising your loadout between games, you'll see an active loadout and a reserve loadout. When you join a game, you'll be given your default, active loadout to play with. You cannot swap to your reserve loadout until you die.
To swap your loadouts when you die, you can press the button prompted on the bottom left of the screen, labelled "Change Loadout". On PC, this is the "J" key by default, whilst its 'Square' on PlayStation and 'X' on Xbox.
Often, you'll want your reserve loadout to bring some variety to your arsenal. Try to pair a short-range weapon in your active loadout with a long-ranged gun in your reserve, and similar other combinations that synergise well. Take some time to experiment with some different loadouts to see what performs best, as every player will have their own personal preference.
That's all there is to know about the reserve loadout in The Finals. For more guides like this one on the game, why not check out the best graphics settings for The Finals or whether the game features skill-based matchmaking? We've also got our guide to the Season 1 battle pass rewards for The Finals as well.