Free Fire (video game)
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| Developer(s) | 111 Dots Studio[1] |
| Publisher(s) | Garena |
| Engine | Unity |
| Platform(s) | Android, iOS |
| Release | 30 September 2017 (Beta) |
| Genre(s) | Battle royale |
| Mode(s) | Multiplayer |
Garena Free Fire (also known as Free Fire) is a battle royale game, developed by 111 Dots Studio[2] and published by Garena for Android and iOS.[3][4] It became the most downloaded mobile game globally in 2019.[5] The game received the award for the "Best Popular Vote Game" by the Google Play Store in 2019.[6] As of May 2020, Free Fire has set a record with over 80 million daily active users globally.[7] As of November 2019, Free Fire has grossed over $1 billion worldwide.[8]
Free Fire Max, an enhanced version of Free Fire, is currently now in development.[9] The initial pre-registration of Free Fire Max is now open for MENA region.[10]
Gameplay
PUBG Free Fire is an online-only action-adventure battle royale game played in a third person perspective.
The game consists of up to 50 players falling from a parachute on an island in search of weapons and equipment to kill the other players. Players are free to choose their starting position, take weapons and supplies to extend their battle life.
When players join a game, they will enter a plane, which will fly over the island. While the plane is flying over the island, the players can jump where they want, thus allowing them to choose a strategic place to land away from enemies. After landing, the players must then go looking for weapons and utility items. Medical equipment, medium and large weapons, grenades, and other items featured can be found throughout the island. The ultimate goal of the players is to survive on the island with a maximum of 50-51 players online; this requires eliminating all opponents the players encounter along the way and ensuring that they are the only survivor remaining. The available safe area of the game's map decreases in size over time, directing the surviving players into tighter areas to force encounters. The last player or team standing wins the round.[citation needed]
Reception
The graphics were described as having "a benefit for mid and low specification phones", but a reviewer stated that "if games with good graphics are your thing then we don't recommend that you play Free Fire Battlegrounds. But if you like battle royale games and want to have fun with your friends, you should definitely play."[11]
Tais Carvalho of TechTudo commented that Free Fire "prioritizes performance, making it a great choice for any type of device. The gameplay stands out and has enough content to entertain and offer rewarding combat." Regarding the progression of characters and skills, she said it is "a flashy add-on."[12]
In the Google Play annual list of "Best Apps of the Year", Free Fire won in the "Best Popular Vote Game" category of 2019, being the most publicly voted in Brazil and in Thailand.[13][14][15]
Garena Free Fire is one of the most popular battle royale mobile games, behind PUBG Mobile, Fortnite Battle Royale, and Call of Duty: Mobile. It is particularly popular in Latin America, India, and Southeast Asia.[16] Free Fire was the fourth most downloaded game on the Google Play Store in the fourth quarter of 2018,[17] and was the fourth most downloaded game worldwide in 2018 on iOS and the Google Play Store together.[18] The title earned approximately 182 million downloads in 2018, making it the second most downloaded battle royale mobile game (above Fortnite Battle Royale and behind only PUBG Mobile),[19] and grossed approximately $19.3 million in monthly revenues through December 2018, becoming a significant financial success for Garena.[20][21] As of February 2020, Free Fire has 500 million downloads on the Google Play Store.[22]
At the end of Q1 2021, Free Fire surpassed PUBG Mobile in revenues in the United States, generating $100 million in turnover as compared to PUBG's $68 million.[23] Free Fire's revenues jumped by 4.5x as compared to the same period for the previous year.[24]
Esports
In February 2021, Garena announced the Free Fire World Series (FFWS) with a $2 million prize pool, and which was held in May 2021 in Singapore.[25] In 2020, FFWS was replaced by the Free Fire Continental Series due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[26]
References
- ^ "Free Fire - Thêm một PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds 'made in Vietnam' nữa trên mobile". Gamek (in Vietnamese). 28 September 2017.
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- ^ Wasif, Ahmed (17 December 2019). "Free Fire beats PUBG Mobile to become the most downloaded mobile game of 2019". Dot Esports. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
- ^ Bald, Cameron (31 December 2019). "Garena Free Fire exclusive interview: What does the future hold for 2019's most downloaded mobile game?". Pocket Gamer.
- ^ Takahashi, Dean (18 May 2020). "Free Fire sets record with 80 million daily players for free-to-play mobile battle royale". VentureBeat. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
- ^ Jordan, Jon (19 November 2019). "Garena's battle royale game Free Fire surpasses $1 billion of lifetime revenue". Pocket Gamer. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
- ^ Bald, Cameron. "Garena to release Free Fire Max, an enhanced version of its hit battle royale game". www.pocketgamer.com. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
- ^ Partleton, Kayleigh (26 April 2021). "Garena opens pre-registrations for Free Fire Max for MENA users". Pocket Gamer.biz. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
- ^ "Free Fire Battlegrounds Review: Garena's Fun and Engaging Battle Royale Mobil and Game". 20 February 2018. Archived from the original on 5 May 2019. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
- ^ Carvalho, Taís (5 March 2018). "Free Fire ou Rules of Survival: veja qual o melhor Battle Royale". TechTudo (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 7 January 2021.
- ^ "The best games and apps of 2018 according to Google". 3 December 2018. Retrieved 26 September 2019. [dead link]
- ^ "Free Fire is the best popular vote game of 2018? Only in some countries!". Mobile Gamer. 3 December 2018. Retrieved 26 September 2019.[permanent dead link]
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- ^ Patel, Nishant (24 February 2020). "Garena Free Fire – The Popular Battle Royale You've Probably Never Heard Of". The Esports Observer. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
- ^ "The Top Mobile Apps, Games, and Publishers of 2018: Sensor Tower's Data Digest". Sensor Tower. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
- ^ "The State of Mobile 2019". App Annie. December 2018.
- ^ "Q4 and Full Year 2018: Store Intelligence Dat Digest" (PDF). Sensor Tower. 16 January 2019. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
- ^ "Battle Royale Title 'Free Fire' from Garena Nets Its First $10 Million on iOS". Sensor Tower. 3 December 2018. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
- ^ "Garena Free Fire – Winterlands – Revenue & Download estimates – Google Play Store – US". Sensor Tower. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
- ^ "Garena Free Fire: Winterlands – Apps on Google Play". play.google.com. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
- ^ Baltazar, Faith. "Garena Free Fire made more money than PUBG Mobile in the US for the first time - MEGPlay". Retrieved 18 April 2021.
- ^ Gametube (9 April 2021). "Free Fire overtakes PUBG Mobile as the highest-earning mobile battle royale in the US in 2021". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 18 April 2021.
- ^ "Free Fire World Series 2021 Singapore new schedule revealed". Dot Esports. 10 May 2021. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
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