Free Fire publisher Garena has announced that it will be removed the Free Fire MAX version from selected regions after March 21, 2023. This news has left many Free Fire MAX players disappointed, and they are now looking for more information about the decision and its potential impact on their gaming experience.
For your general knowledge I want to tell about this MAX game version. Free Fire MAX is a version of the game that offers improved graphics and more immersive gameplay compared to the original aka normal Free Fire. The MAX version was released in September 2021 and quickly gained popularity among gamers who were looking for a more high quality grafics and advanced gaming experience.
Garena’s in game mail to players
According to the in-game mail notice sent by Garena to Free Fire MAX players in Brazil, the company will focus its resources on the original Free Fire, and will stop offering maintenance and updates for the MAX version. Garena did not release an official statement on its website and social profiles, so it is not clear why the company has made this decision. This news spread from well known Free Fire news website known as Free Fire Mania.
In game notice from Garena to players on Free Fire Brazil (translated from Portuguese to English language for easy understanding):
Have you downloaded the original Free Fire?
In order to improve the experience of everyone who plays Free Fire, we will focus our resources on Free Fire. Therefore, starting March 21, 2023, we will stop offering maintenance and updates for the Max version. Be sure to ensure that the account is linked to a social network to access it in the original Free Fire.
However, some rumours says that the decision may be due to the strong decline of SEA Limited. This is Garena’s parent company, which suffered a drop of more than 72% in the price of its shares in 2022. SEA Limited lost one of its largest markets when Indian government banned Free Fire on February 14, 2022. Which may have also contributed to the company’s decision to discontinue the MAX version. Also in the last year, Garena shut down their project Booyah! (A video game streaming platform).
Free Fire MAX will no longer available
It is important to note that the MAX version of Free Fire will no longer available for download in Play Store and App store (In Brazil and other selected regions). If you already have Free Fire MAX installed on your devices, then will be able to use it until March 21, 2023, but after that date, the MAX version will no longer be available for login by users. Before going to move from MAX to normal Free Fire, you should upload your own custom HUD settings on Free Fire MAX and download the settings via normal Free Fire.
If you are a Free Fire MAX player from Brazil and other selected regions, and your country has both Free Fire versions available, you will need to switch to the normal Free Fire version after new OB update on March 22, 2023. However, if your country bans the original Free Fire and only MAX version available in the country, then you can still play the Free Fire MAX version.
Update: As per latest update, this changes will apply to Brazil and other selected regions only. Indian players can continue playing the Free Fire MAX game without any problem even after 22 March.
Players confused by Garena’s decision
This decision by Garena has caused a lot of confusion and frustration among Free Fire MAX players. Many have taken to social media to express their disappointment and to need a clear statement from the company. Some players have also expressed concerns about the potential impact on their gaming experience, as the MAX version offers high quality graphics with more detailing that are not available in the normal Free Fire.
If I share my thoughts, then Garena may need to release more information about the decision and its potential impact on players to address these concerns. The company may additionally need to provide alternative solutions for players who feel disappointed by the removal of the Free Fire MAX. For example, game publisher could consider introducing new features or updates to the original Free Fire to enhance the gaming experience for players who enjoyed the MAX version in recent years.
Their decision to remove Free Fire MAX from selected regions has left many players disappointed and even confused. It is important for players to understand that the MAX version will no longer be available after March 21, 2023, while the reasons for the decision are not clear. If you are a Free Fire MAX player, you will need to switch to the original Free Fire version if your country has both versions available right now.
At last, I want to remind you this is not a ban by the government authorities. Garena made their own decision to discontinue Free Fire MAX. So, if you belong from region like India, where Free Fire was banned, then don’t get confused by thinking that Free Fire MAX is also banned like the normal Free Fire.
