Free Fire returns to India as Garena launches localized version four years after ban
Free Fire India was originally set to launch in September 2023, but Garena postponed its release.
TL;DR
- Garena has launched Free Fire India, a localized version of its battle royale game, in India.
- The game was banned in February 2022 over national security concerns.
- Free Fire India features India-specific content, parental controls, and data hosted in India.
- Free Fire MAX will continue to be available, and users can share accounts between both games.
- India's mobile gaming market is experiencing significant growth in downloads and revenue.
- Garena has also developed other games for the Indian market during the ban.