Free Fire India launches 28 October with locally tailored features and esports support

AnimationXpress reports that Garena will release Free Fire India (FFI) as a standalone app on 28 October 2026, available on the App Store and Google Play. The game is tailored for Indian players with locally relevant in-game events, including a Diwali campaign running until 15 November. Garena's head of operations for India, Vaibhav Das Mundhra, stated that FFI reflects the company's "long-term commitment to India's gaming community." The game has been optimised for a broad range of smartphone specifications. Safety features include parental consent requirements for users under 18, break reminders, playtime limits and spending caps. Garena incorporated feedback from Indian government stakeholders and hosts the game on servers in India with enhanced data protection measures. Beyond the game launch, Garena plans to support India's esports ecosystem through grassroots competitions, collegiate tournaments and pathways to international play, aiming to develop Indian players' competitive ambitions.

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