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Garena Free Fire relaunch in India

Overview

Following a ban imposed by the Indian government in February 2022 due to national security concerns and alleged ties to China, Garena has officially released ‘Free Fire India’ on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

The localized version, launched in late October 2026, is designed to comply with local regulations by hosting all user data on servers located within India. To address safety and regulatory requirements, the game includes features such as mandatory parental consent via OTP verification for players under 18, playtime limits, regular break reminders, and daily spending caps for minors.

Vaibhav Das Mundhra, Garena’s head of operations in India, stated that the company collaborated with Indian government officials to incorporate their suggestions into this new version. The relaunch follows a period where the absence of the main title impacted parent company Sea, which saw a significant decline in market value.

Entities

Garena · Vaibhav Das Mundhra · India · Free Fire India · Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Timeline

10 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
Garena launches Free Fire India after four-year ban
Garena has launched ‘Free Fire India’ on October 28, 2026, featuring localized data storage and parental controls following the game's 2022 ban in India.
15 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 12 sources
Garena launches Free Fire India following four-year ban
Garena has relaunched Free Fire India on Android and iOS, featuring localized content, Indian-based data hosting, and strict responsible gaming controls following a four-year ban.

Sources

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