In a surprising turn of events, Garena's blockbuster battle royale game Free Fire has vanished from both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store in India. Adding to gamers' frustration, the publisher has yet to release an official statement. Existing players can still access the game and events, but newcomers searching for this top battle royale title are out of luck.
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Free Fire commands a massive following in India, with dedicated esports pros, teams, and LAN tournaments fueling its growth. It's long been a revenue powerhouse among action games here. The abrupt removal from major platforms has left the community reeling.
Even some players with the game already installed report login glitches via social media accounts. For clarity, neither Free Fire nor Free Fire Max is available on Google Play or the App Store in India right now, sparking urgent calls for answers from Garena.
"We're aware of the issue and investigating it. In the meantime, please share your network provider name and whether you're using mobile data or Wi-Fi."
Free Fire officials posted this on Facebook, but it hasn't reassured fans, as the problem points beyond a simple tech hiccup. The delisting hit the App Store first, then Google Play—strictly in India, while global users can still download it.
As access dries up, speculation swirls of a nationwide ban akin to PUBG's 2020 takedown over privacy concerns and youth addiction risks.
Compounding matters, Krafton sued Garena for copyright infringement and took legal action against Google Play and the App Store for hosting it despite warnings. While fans eye this as the culprit, hold tight for confirmed updates from the source.
