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Overview of Garena Free Fire
Garena Free Fire, often referred to simply as Free Fire, is a battle royale game developed by 111dots Studio and published by Garena International. It is available on Android and iOS platforms. The game achieved significant popularity, becoming the most downloaded mobile game globally in 2021. It received the "Best Popular Vote Game" award from the Google Play Store in 2020. As of May 2021, the game recorded over 1 million daily active users globally, and by November 2020, it had surpassed 1 billion downloads worldwide.
The gameplay involves a survival shooter format set on a remote island. A standard match comprises 50 players competing for survival over a 10-minute period. Players select their starting point via parachute and must remain within the safe zone while driving vehicles, hiding, or using prone mechanics to become invisible. The objective is to be the last player standing by searching for weapons, looting enemies, and avoiding airstrikes.
Free Fire MAX
Free Fire MAX is an enhanced version of the game designed to provide a premium experience with superior graphics, Ultra HD resolutions, and improved animations. It is optimised for high-end mobile devices. The game utilises Firelink technology, allowing players to enjoy various game modes with the standard Free Fire player base. Progress, inventory, skins, diamonds, and items are shared between the standard version and Free Fire MAX.
Region System and Matchmaking
Free Fire divides its player base into nine global servers to ensure a smooth, lag-free experience by grouping users based on geographic location. When a player logs in, the system detects their IP address and automatically assigns them to a specific region. The main regions include Europe, North America, Latin America, Southeast Asia, India, MENA (Middle East and North Africa), Brazil, Russia, and Thailand.
Changing Regions
The source material describes methods for changing regions to play with friends in other countries or to face opponents from different parts of the world. It is noted that changing regions is not an officially supported feature, but it is possible using specific tools and methods.
Using a VPN
To change regions using a VPN (Virtual Private Network), the following steps are generally recommended: 1. Download a VPN application from the Google Play Store (e.g., Turbo VPN or Hola Free VPN). 2. Ensure Free Fire is completely closed before opening the VPN app. 3. Open the VPN app and select the desired destination region or country (e.g., USA, Brazil, India). 4. Connect the VPN to generate a new IP address. 5. Open Free Fire.
For users of Hola Free VPN, an additional process is required: 1. Select Free Fire within the Hola Free VPN app. 2. Choose the specific country to simulate the connection. 3. Accept the changes and log in. 4. Optionally, clear the Free Fire cache via Settings > Applications > Free Fire > Clear cache to ensure the game recognises the new region.
Hola Free VPN has the specific advantage of changing the IP address for the Free Fire app only, whereas other VPNs may change the IP address for the entire device.
Risks and Recommendations
The sources advise against overusing region-changing features or using unauthorised software to minimise risk. If a player experiences lag, they are advised to try different regions or servers, find a better VPN, or connect via stable Wi-Fi.
Account Implications
- Loss of Items: Using a VPN does not delete or modify account items or the account itself.
- Reversibility: If a player uses a VPN, they can return to their original region by disconnecting the VPN and restarting the game. However, if a player officially requests a region switch to Garena, it is a one-time process that cannot be reversed.