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Free Fire (2018) (also called Free Fire Battlegrounds, Free Fire, Garena Free Fire-New Beginning) is a shooting game like Fortnite but only played on mobile phones and tablet devices. It is highly popular for its online battles where 50 players search for weapons to kill each other.

Players parachute down to the map, then must look for weapons and utility items such as medical equipment, guns, grenades and other firearms. The goal is to be the last player standing. As with other Battle Royale games, the playable area of the map shrinks.

The game is continually updated and improved. This brings changes to the map as well as introducing some updated guns and tweaking characters. Garena is currently working on an enhanced version of Free Fire which will be called Free Fire Max.

Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Free Fire 3 years ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated 7 months ago.
Kids not old enough for this yet? There are lots of games similar to Free Fire. Here are some similar younger-rated games:

Play StylePlay Style

This is an Action and Shooting game with Platform elements. You can play this by yourself or as a 50-player online game.

 
You can play this game in the following styles:

DurationDuration

Play Time: It takes between 15 minutes and 25 minutes to play a round of this game.

Age RatingsAge Ratings

Content Rating

Rated PEGI 12 for moderate violence.
 
Users Interact: The game enables players to interact and communicate with each other, so may expose players to language usually associated with older rated games.

It's rated 12+ on the Apple App store for Infrequent/Mild Profanity, Frequent/Intense Cartoon Violence, Horror Themes, Simulated Gambling, Mild Alcohol, Tobacco, or Drug Use or References and Infrequent Suggestive Themes.

There are splashes of red blood when players are shot, but you can change the colour of this along with the symbol that appears. There are some female characters dressed as a nurses or schoolgirls with revealing outfits. There are also gambling mini-games and an encouragement to purchase in-game currency.

Parents should also note that there is a chat feature where players have been added to their friends list. As you can make in-app purchases it's important to ensure you have passwords on any credit cards on your device.

Skill Level

12+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it’s important for parents and guardians to ensure they understand in-game purchases and have spending limits set-up.

Account Rating

You don’t need a platform subscription to play this game online.

CostsCosts

Free Fire

App Store iOS Free
Android Store Android Free
This game is free to play, but there are other costs associated with this game:
  • In-Game Purchases: Additional in-game purchases are offered for items that enhance the experience.
 
You can earn enhancements, in-game characters and items. You can also purchase diamonds with real-world currency, which can also be used to purchase in-game characters and items. You can buy bundles of diamonds in different sized bundles £0.69 – £99.99 per item.
  • Weekly Membership Subscription
  • Monthly Membership
  • Diamond Bundle
  • Special Airdrop 950
  • Special Airdrop 468 
 
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
 

DetailsGame Details

Release Date: 29/10/2018

Price: Free

Out Now: Android and iOS

Skill Rating: 12+ year-olds

Players: 1 (50 online)

Genres: Action, Shooting and Platform

Accessibility: 2 features

Components: 3D Third-Person

Developer: Free Fire NA (@FreeFire_NA)


Taming Gaming Book Written by parents for parents, the database complements the in-depth discussion about video game addiction, violence, spending and online safety in the Taming Gaming book. We are an editorially independent, free resource without adverts that is supported by partnerships.

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