- By Vikas Yadav
- Thu, 31 Aug 2023 02:58 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Free Fire Unban Date: Garena Free Fire is set to relaunch In India after over a year. The title was banned in several markets in South Asia due to national security issues. The gaming title will act as the biggest competition to Krafton's Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), which recently completed three months after the initial relaunch.
According to a TechCrunch report, the company has joined hands with local firm Yotta for data storage on the cloud and other user needs in India. Further, India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been appointed as the brand ambassador of the game in the country.
The firm is set to bring local elements into the game via "unique content" and work towards ensuring a "safe, healthy and fun" ambience for users. To further this endeavour, the company will urge users to take breaks at regular intervals.
Right before the ban, the game enjoyed an active user base of over 40 million in India. "We look forward to providing an engaging and highly localised experience for Indian users," TC cited Gang Ye, Co-founder of Garena, as saying.
Garena Free Fire: When Can You Download?
Users can head to the Google Play Store to pre-register for the game. The title will be available for download from September 5.
"Free Fire India's launch is a game-changer, set to transform India's Esports scene. It heralds more tournaments, increased earnings, and massive prize pools, mirroring Free Fire's firm grip on India's user base. Despite no Indian teams at the Free Fire World Series 2022 Grand Finals, the Hindi stream astonishingly recorded peak viewership," said Devam 'Dev' Vyas, Vice President of Esports at Gods Reign.
"We're thrilled to welcome Free Fire, a game that holds a special place in the heart of Indian gamers! Free Fire's absence was keenly felt by a large community of dedicated players and its return marks a new chapter in Indian gaming. We at Loco are incredibly excited to reignite the passion, the competition, and the sheer joy that this game brings to millions. The return of the game aligns with Loco's broader vision to serve as a comprehensive platform for a variety of gaming experiences, contributing positively to the industry's growth in India." said Ashwin Suresh, Founder, Loco.