Gaming Industry experts reacts to the return of Free Fire in India
The return of Free Fire in India has ignited the hope of players and fans. Gaming experts have also shared their views on the comeback of the game. Scroll down to know what they said!
On August 31, Garena, the Singaporean gaming giant surprised the entire Indian gaming community by dropping the news of the return of its biggest mobile title, Free Fire. The news has taken the Indian gaming community by storm as gamers and audiences rejoice in the comeback of India's one of the biggest esports titles. Free Fire is all set to be available in India from September 5 onwards. The game would be available for download on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
Following the BGMI's path, Garena has introduced a separate game for the Indian audience named Free Fire India. Garena has also partnered with Yotta to host the data of Indian users locally. This particular step has been taken to clear all checks related to data security concerns of the Indian authorities. The gaming industry experts have shared their views on the return of Free Fire in India. Here's how they reacted -
Mr. Animesh Agarwal, Founder & CEO of 8Bit Creatives, and Co-Founder of S8UL:
"India has always been a pivotal pillar of Free Fire's global user base and its return opens the doors to exceptional avenues that will bolster the gaming landscape of the country With the game’s re-launch, there will be a remarkable surge in the frequency of tournaments with lucrative prize pools for players to make a name for themselves. The impact of the game will not be limited to just the competitive scenario as it will be a significant boost to the creators' community as well. By providing creators with diverse and immersive content, Free Fire India will enable them to grow and expand their fanbase within the industry. As the game gains renewed attention and engagement, there will also be an influx of interest as well as investments from brands into the ecosystem. We are excited for this new chapter to unfold and look forward to witnessing the rise of the video gaming sector in India."
Chetan "Kronten" Chandgude, Founder, GodLike Esports:
"Free Fire's return to the Indian gaming landscape is a testament to the power of esports and the unbreakable bond between the game and its players. The game's popularity has been nothing short of exceptional, both in terms of gameplay and esports viewership. We're excited to empower the next generation of Indian esports champions and foster a thriving competitive gaming ecosystem."
Manish Agarwal, Founder, Kratos Studios:
"This development is a significant boon for India's non-real money gaming ecosystem. The country stands to benefit from a diverse range of games capable of drawing in more than 100 million active players, consequently generating substantial esports viewership. Presently, apart from games like BGMI and VALORANT, there is a lack of esports-worthy titles that can rival traditional sports in terms of audience engagement and financial potential."
Abhishek Aggarwal, Co-founder & CEO, Trinity Gaming India:
"The return of FreeFire will certainly not be restricted to just the competitive scenario as it will be a remarkable boost to the creator community as well. With the intent of providing creators with diverse and immersive content, Free Fire India will empower them to expand their fanbase within the industry."
