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Rumors and speculation about Free Fire's likely ban had been circulating for several days, and now there is devastating news for the game's fans. The Government of India has added Garena's flagship battle royale title to the list of applications that have been blocked.
The announcement comes days after the game was abruptly pulled from both the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. So naturally, the players are taken aback by this development. However, the name of Free Fire Max, the superior version of the game, is not included in the list of applications which has provided a slight respite.
Indian Free Fire fans in shock after game's ban in the country
Free Fire is a global chart-topper that has established itself as one of the industry's juggernauts in the mobile category, with India being one of the game's largest and important markets. It managed to keep the top spot as the highest-grossing game in India for the past four quarters, underlining its popularity among mobile users.
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Players have flocked to social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and other platforms to voice their opinions of this unexpected suspension. Here are some of the reactions that players are expressing on Twitter.
The ban will undoubtedly have an influence on the Indian esports scene as the game has a flourishing esports ecosystem in India, with organizations such as Team Vitality, TSM, Galaxy Racers and others fielding their line-ups. Moreover, multiple tournaments have already been announced with crores in the prize pool.
Players will have to wait and see what happens in the future for the time being since the Max version is not on the list and is accessible for download. However, at this time, it is only available through the Google Play Store.
Many applications have been blocked by the government in the past, including PUBG Mobile, which was blocked in 2020 due to security concerns. This time around a total of 54 apps have been banned and the full list can be found here.
Check out the latest Free Fire MAX redeem codes here.
