Free Fire OB36 update maintenance schedule, server downtime, and release time

The OB35 update was quite popular with players, who are now eagerly awaiting the release of the Free Fire OB36 update. In the weeks leading up to the patch, Garena provided a glimpse of the new features in the Advance Server.

The OB36 update is scheduled to drop on 21 September 2022. However, update days generally elicit a mixed reaction from gamers, as, on one hand, they are excited about the new features, while on the other, the extended maintenance keeps them from enjoying the complete experience.

Details around the upcoming patch's maintenance period are now available and covered in this article.

Note: Free Fire is banned in India. Due to government-imposed restrictions, players from the country are advised not to download or play the battle royale title. Instead, they can play the MAX version, which was not present among the banned applications.

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Free Fire OB36 update will go live on 21 September 2022

There is usually a long maintenance break on the day of a new Free Fire update, and the game becomes inaccessible for a few hours. According to a post by the title's various regional social media handles, the maintenance schedule is as follows:

• Start time: 21 September 2022 at 4:00 am (GMT +0)
• End time: 21 September 2022 at 11:10 am (GMT +0)

The exact maintenance duration might vary slightly depending on the server that you are playing on. The update is generally released to players on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store a few hours after the start of the maintenance schedule. So the expected release time comes out to be around 6:00 am (GMT +0).

However, even after downloading the latest version, you can only enjoy it once the servers are up and running; all those who attempt to access the title during this time frame will encounter an error message.

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Free Fire OB36 update features revealed

Features for the upcoming update (Image via Sportskeeda)

Garena is yet to release the patch notes for the upcoming update. However, the teasers and the Kelly Show have provided a decent overview of the content. Some of the key details are as follows:

• A124 character skill adjustment
• Clash Squad mode on Nexterra map
• Weapon upgrade option in the Clash Squad store
• Clash Squad Rank Season 15 starts on 21 September 2022
• New Treatment Laser Gun and Gloo Melter Grenade
• VSS III and VSS II nerf
• PARAFAL and Plasma gun buff
• Option to unlock permanent weapon skins
• Battle Royale Change (Revival Points)
• Team-Up Bonus
• Instance Feedback report
• Free Craftland room access

You can read the list of other announced features for the Free Fire OB36 update here.