Free Fire updates: release dates of every game version
See when every Free Fire update was released, which version matched each month, and the related news with patch notes, changes, and new features.
Free Fire was officially released on December 4, 2017. Since then, the game has received major updates and new versions. In this history, you can find the release date of each patch, version, and update by month and year.
By
Ronny Rolim
Free Fire updates are organized into versions such as OB40, OB50, and OB54. In the game, OB is the label used for a full new Free Fire version: players need to download the update from the app store or via APK to keep playing. It is not a mini-update or a small internal adjustment. On this page, you can find the release date of every update, the month and year of each version, and links to the main changes, new features, and patch notes.
To follow rumors, the Advance Server, maintenance, and news about the next update, visit the next Free Fire update page. This article, however, is dedicated to the complete history of versions that have already been released.
When was Free Fire released?
Free Fire was officially released on . Before that date, the game went through testing and early versions, but December 4, 2017 is the official release date announced by Garena.
The video below is one of the earliest official Free Fire records on YouTube, published by the official Garena Free Fire VN team while the game was still being developed by 111 Dots Studio.
What is the current Free Fire version?
The current Free Fire version is OB54, active since June 24, 2026. The next update will be OB55, scheduled for September 16, 2026.
What changes in Free Fire updates?
Updates act as milestones in Free Fire's evolution. In a new version, Garena may change gameplay, characters, weapons, modes, interface, events, the store, ranked play, Clash Squad, the Advance Server, bug fixes, and internal systems. For that reason, this article presents the information in two layers: the version release date and, when available, the article with the full list of changes.
| Type of change | What usually appears in updates | How to check |
|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | Balance changes, aim improvements, movement, damage, armor, grenades, and match pacing. | Open the news article related to the version when a link is available in the table. |
| New content | Characters, pets, weapons, maps, limited-time modes, event systems, and new features. | Use the version and month/year to identify the exact period of the game. |
| Seasons | Adjustments to ranked play, Clash Squad, rewards, interface, and the competitive calendar. | Compare versions from the same year to see the sequence of changes. |
| Fixes | Bug fixes, optimization, technical adjustments, and smaller changes released with the update. | Check the update coverage and news published around the release date. |
Free Fire update timeline by year
The navigation below helps anyone looking for a specific version or trying to understand an entire period of the game. The newest versions appear first.
Free Fire version history
In the table below, “month/year” is the best way to check older versions, especially the earliest records from 2017 and 2018. During this early period, many official announcements were published as “New Update,” “Patch Notes,” or “Closed Beta,” without consistently using the current version naming convention.
Versions from 2026
current era, focused on balance cycles, characters, weapons, events, limited-time modes, and seasonal adjustments.
| Update | Direct answer | Month/year | What to check |
|---|---|---|---|
| OB55 | The OB55 Free Fire update was released on . | The September de 2026 update was OB55. | date cataloged; full patch notes under editorial review |
| OB54 | The OB54 Free Fire update was released on . | The June de 2026 update was OB54. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB54 (Portuguese) |
| OB53 | The OB53 Free Fire update was released on . | The April de 2026 update was OB53. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB53 (Portuguese) |
| OB52 | The OB52 Free Fire update was released on . | The January de 2026 update was OB52. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB52 (Portuguese) |
Versions from 2025
current era, focused on balance cycles, characters, weapons, events, limited-time modes, and seasonal adjustments.
| Update | Direct answer | Month/year | What to check |
|---|---|---|---|
| OB51 | The OB51 Free Fire update was released on . | The October de 2025 update was OB51. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB51 (Portuguese) |
| OB50 | The OB50 Free Fire update was released on . | The July de 2025 update was OB50. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB50 (Portuguese) |
| OB49 | The OB49 Free Fire update was released on . | The May de 2025 update was OB49. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB49 (Portuguese) |
| OB48 | The OB48 Free Fire update was released on . | The February de 2025 update was OB48. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB48 (Portuguese) |
Versions from 2024
a period of competitive maturation, with frequent changes to ranked play, Clash Squad, characters, weapons, and event systems.
| Update | Direct answer | Month/year | What to check |
|---|---|---|---|
| OB47 | The OB47 Free Fire update was released on . | The December de 2024 update was OB47. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB47 (Portuguese) |
| OB46 | The OB46 Free Fire update was released on . | The September de 2024 update was OB46. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB46 (Portuguese) |
| OB45 | The OB45 Free Fire update was released on . | The June de 2024 update was OB45. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB45 (Portuguese) |
| OB44 | The OB44 Free Fire update was released on . | The April de 2024 update was OB44. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB44 (Portuguese) |
| OB43 | The OB43 Free Fire update was released on . | The January de 2024 update was OB43. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB43 (Portuguese) |
Versions from 2023
a period of competitive maturation, with frequent changes to ranked play, Clash Squad, characters, weapons, and event systems.
| Update | Direct answer | Month/year | What to check |
|---|---|---|---|
| OB42 | The OB42 Free Fire update was released on . | The October de 2023 update was OB42. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB42 (Portuguese) |
| OB41 | The OB41 Free Fire update was released on . | The August de 2023 update was OB41. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB41 (Portuguese) |
| OB40 | The OB40 Free Fire update was released on . | The May de 2023 update was OB40. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB40 (Portuguese) |
| OB39 | The OB39 Free Fire update was released on . | The March de 2023 update was OB39. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB39 (Portuguese) |
| OB38 | The OB38 Free Fire update was released on . | The January de 2023 update was OB38. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB38 (Portuguese) |
Versions from 2022
a period of competitive maturation, with frequent changes to ranked play, Clash Squad, characters, weapons, and event systems.
| Update | Direct answer | Month/year | What to check |
|---|---|---|---|
| OB37 | The OB37 Free Fire update was released on . | The November de 2022 update was OB37. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB37 (Portuguese) |
| OB36 | The OB36 Free Fire update was released on . | The September de 2022 update was OB36. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB36 (Portuguese) |
| OB35 | The OB35 Free Fire update was released on . | The July de 2022 update was OB35. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB35 (Portuguese) |
| OB34 | The OB34 Free Fire update was released on . | The May de 2022 update was OB34. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB34 (Portuguese) |
| OB33 | The OB33 Free Fire update was released on . | The March de 2022 update was OB33. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB33 (Portuguese) |
| OB32 | The OB32 Free Fire update was released on . | The January de 2022 update was OB32. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB32 (Portuguese) |
Versions from 2021
a major expansion phase, marked by new systems, maps, modes, weapons, characters, and large global events.
| Update | Direct answer | Month/year | What to check |
|---|---|---|---|
| OB31 | The OB31 Free Fire update was released on . | The December de 2021 update was OB31. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB31 (Portuguese) |
| OB30 | The OB30 Free Fire update was released on . | The September de 2021 update was OB30. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB30 (Portuguese) |
| OB29 | The OB29 Free Fire update was released on . | The August de 2021 update was OB29. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB29 (Portuguese) |
| OB28 | The OB28 Free Fire update was released on . | The June de 2021 update was OB28. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB28 (Portuguese) |
| OB27 | The OB27 Free Fire update was released on . | The April de 2021 update was OB27. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB27 (Portuguese) |
| OB26 | The OB26 Free Fire update was released on . | The February de 2021 update was OB26. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB26 (Portuguese) |
Versions from 2020
a major expansion phase, marked by new systems, maps, modes, weapons, characters, and large global events.
| Update | Direct answer | Month/year | What to check |
|---|---|---|---|
| OB25 | The OB25 Free Fire update was released on . | The December de 2020 update was OB25. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB25 (Portuguese) |
| OB24 | The OB24 Free Fire update was released on . | The September de 2020 update was OB24. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB24 (Portuguese) |
| OB23 | The OB23 Free Fire update was released on . | The July de 2020 update was OB23. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB23 (Portuguese) |
| OB22 | The OB22 Free Fire update was released on . | The June de 2020 update was OB22. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB22 (Portuguese) |
| OB21 | The OB21 Free Fire update was released on . | The April de 2020 update was OB21. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB21 (Portuguese) |
| OB20 | The OB20 Free Fire update was released on . | The February de 2020 update was OB20. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB20 (Portuguese) |
Versions from 2019
the classic Free Fire era, when many weapons, characters, modes, and features familiar to players were introduced.
| Update | Direct answer | Month/year | What to check |
|---|---|---|---|
| OB19 | The OB19 Free Fire update was released on . | The December de 2019 update was OB19. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB19 (Portuguese) |
| OB18 | The OB18 Free Fire update was released on . | The October de 2019 update was OB18. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB18 (Portuguese) |
| OB17 | The OB17 Free Fire update was released on . | The August de 2019 update was OB17. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB17 (Portuguese) |
| OB16 | The OB16 Free Fire update was released on . | The June de 2019 update was OB16. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB16 (Portuguese) |
| OB15 | The OB15 Free Fire update was released on . | The May de 2019 update was OB15. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB15 (Portuguese) |
| OB14 | The OB14 Free Fire update was released on . | The March de 2019 update was OB14. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB14 (Portuguese) |
| OB13 | The OB13 Free Fire update was released on . | The January de 2019 update was OB13. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB13 (Portuguese) |
Versions from 2018
the classic Free Fire era, when many weapons, characters, modes, and features familiar to players were introduced.
| Update | Direct answer | Month/year | What to check |
|---|---|---|---|
| OB12 | The OB12 Free Fire update was released on . | The December de 2018 update was OB12. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB12 (Portuguese) |
| OB11 | The OB11 Free Fire update was released on . | The October de 2018 update was OB11. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB11 (Portuguese) |
| OB10 | The OB10 Free Fire update was released on . | The September de 2018 update was OB10. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB10 (Portuguese) |
| OB9 | The OB9 Free Fire update was released on . | The July de 2018 update was OB9. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB9 (Portuguese) |
| OB8 | The OB8 Free Fire update was released on . | The June de 2018 update was OB8. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB8 (Portuguese) |
| OB7 | The OB7 Free Fire update was released on . | The May de 2018 update was OB7. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB7 (Portuguese) |
| OB6 | The OB6 Free Fire update was released on . | The April de 2018 update was OB6. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB6 (Portuguese) |
| OB5 | The OB5 Free Fire update was released on . | The March de 2018 update was OB5. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB5 (Portuguese) |
| OB4 | The OB4 Free Fire update was released on . | The February de 2018 update was OB4. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB4 (Portuguese) |
| OB3 | The OB3 Free Fire update was released on . | The January de 2018 update was OB3. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB3 (Portuguese) |
Versions from 2017
the early Free Fire era, with less standardized historical records and older announcements that were not always identified as new versions.
| Update | Direct answer | Month/year | What to check |
|---|---|---|---|
| OB2 | The OB2 Free Fire update was released on . | The December de 2017 update was OB2. | view changes, patch notes, and update details for OB2 (Portuguese) |
| OB1 | Free Fire was officially released on , with OB1. | The December de 2017 update marked the official release of Free Fire. | view Free Fire's official release and update details for OB1 (Portuguese) |
| Open Beta | Free Fire opened its beta version on . | In November 2017, Free Fire began its beta phase for players. | view the opening of the Free Fire beta (Portuguese) |
| Closed Beta | Free Fire announced the closed beta on . | In October 2017, Garena announced the Free Fire closed beta. | view the Free Fire closed beta announcement (Portuguese) |
| Alpha version | Free Fire had its alpha version released in Vietnam on . | In August 2017, the first Free Fire alpha version/APK was made available only in Vietnam. | historical record of the initial alpha release in Vietnam (Portuguese) |
How the Free Fire version history works
- For players: find out which month an older version was released, revisit a period of the game, and locate the update that introduced a specific change.
- To research changes: start with the version and follow the related news link when patch-note coverage is available.
- To compare eras: review versions by year to understand when Free Fire gained new systems, weapons, characters, modes, and competitive adjustments.
- For editorial context: older dates are handled carefully because early announcements did not always use the current naming convention consistently.
How does Free Fire Mania validate this history?
Free Fire Mania organizes this article using coverage published on the site itself, internal editorial records, regional Garena announcements when available, and historical trackers used to locate older versions. For newer versions, the priority is to connect the date to the corresponding update article. For older versions, especially from 2017 and 2018, the page preserves the historical reference and indicates when a record depends on cross-checking archives and trackers.
Frequently asked questions about Free Fire updates
When was Free Fire released?
Free Fire was officially released on December 4, 2017. This is the official release date announced by Garena, although testing took place before then.
What does OB mean in Free Fire?
OB is the identifier used for major Free Fire versions, such as OB40, OB50, and OB54. In practice, an OB is a new version of the game: it brings together new content and adjustments such as characters, weapons, modes, maps, events, balance changes, and fixes, and requires players to download an app update. That is why it is different from mini-updates, internal adjustments, or small packages released without a version change.
How can I find which update was released in a specific month?
Find the year in the timeline and check the “Month/year” column. Each row shows which version corresponds to that period and gives the exact release date.
Are old Free Fire update dates official?
Newer versions are linked to editorial coverage and available announcements. For the earliest records from 2017 and 2018, some dates require cross-checking archives, historical trackers, and older publications that did not always use the current naming convention.
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