Free Fire India launches on Android and iOS with child-safety controls and a Diwali campaign

The battle royale game Free Fire India has finally launched in India. It became available to Android and iOS users on October 28, 2026. The game had been awaited for a long time, and gaming enthusiasts have welcomed the news. Several key changes have been made with safety in mind in the version prepared specially for Indian users.

The original Free Fire game was banned in February 2022. Indian gamers had since been playing Free Fire Max. Garena had announced in August 2023 that it would bring the game to India, but the launch kept getting delayed for certain reasons. The game has now reached the Indian market after a wait of three years.

To give gamers a better experience, the game has been made to run smoothly on a range of smartphones. This should make it easier to play even on low-end or ordinary smartphones.

Along with the launch, the company has announced a special Diwali campaign, meant to double the joy of Indian culture and festivals. The campaign will run until November 15, 2026. During this period, players will get a range of special in-game activities and rewards.

The new edition brings in strict and useful rules to protect children's safety and well-being. Players below 18 will have to complete verification using the mobile number of a parent or guardian.

To keep children from sitting in front of a mobile screen for hours, the game has break reminders and play-time limit features. It is said that a limit of three hours a day may apply to minors.

A Spending Cap feature has also been added to keep spending in check. A limit will be set on how much can be spent on buying diamonds or other items in the game, which will curb unnecessary spending.

The game is entirely free to download. Users should search for "Free Fire India" on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store and install the official app. For security reasons, users should avoid downloading APK files from unknown or third-party websites, as these can put the phone's security at risk.