Does Brazil pay double? Naruto skins spark outrage in Free Fire

Players complain that Brazil pays more for Naruto skins in Free Fire, but Garena explains the reason for the different prices and tokens.

By Ronny Rolim
08/12/2025 15h14 — Updated 7 months ago

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In recent days, the Brazilian community of Free Fire has been in an uproar over the cost of skins in the partnership with Naruto (Chapter 2). The controversy began when players noticed that, on the Brazilian server, it is necessary to collect 429 tokens in the Token Royale event to guarantee the skin of the character Pain, while other servers require a significantly lower amount.

Although the mechanics are random and rely on luck, most players need to spend thousands of diamonds to reach this number of tokens. This disparity has led to a flood of comparisons between Brazil and other servers, increasing the sense of unfairness.

Comparison between servers: numbers don’t lie

Analyzing the necessary values to secure the Pain skin reveals a striking difference between servers. Here is the official list compiled by the community:

• Brazil: 429 tokens
• LATAM: 220 tokens
• Indonesia: 219 tokens
• Taiwan: 300 tokens
• Thailand: 250 tokens

While Brazil tops the chart as the most expensive in terms of token quantity, servers like LATAM and Indonesia require almost half. This has led many players to accuse Garena of imposing unfair values on the Brazilian community.

Garena's response to prices in Brazil

In discussions with Garena representatives, our team received an official clarification. According to the company, while the number of tokens in Brazil is higher, the final cost in real money would be equivalent to that of other servers. The argument is that the in-game currency — diamonds — has different purchasing values in each region.

“Indeed the number of tokens is much greater, and I know this creates a bad impression, but we understand that our game ‘currency’ is the diamonds, and that is where the true comparison comes into play...”

According to the explanation, the price in diamonds to obtain the necessary tokens is around the same monetary value across regions. The difference lies in the number of tokens, which is adjusted to maintain the game’s internal economic balance.

Illustrative example provided by Garena

• In Brazil, 429 tokens could cost about 2180 diamonds, which equates to approximately R$ 87.99.
• Abroad, 250 tokens could be obtained with 1060 diamonds, which also costs around R$ 87.99 considering the currency conversion and local economy.

Garena emphasizes that these figures are merely illustrative but serve to show how the “real value” is similar, despite the significant difference in token quantity displayed.

Not the first controversy: MP40 Uchiha and other cases

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It is worth noting that the controversy did not start with Pain. In previous events, such as the launch of the MP40 – Uchiha Legacy, players had to collect 349 tokens to secure the weapon, while other servers demanded less.

Additionally, since the tokens are universal within the event, they can be exchanged for any skin from the partnership, leading many to accumulate them for future rewards — such as the highly anticipated skin of Madara, whose token cost has yet to be revealed.

What is the Token Royale and how does it work?

The Token Royale is an event mechanic that combines luck and token accumulation. Players spin a wheel using diamonds or tickets and receive various rewards, which may directly include the desired skin or tokens that allow them to exchange it at the event store.

Rules of the Token Royale

1. Make attempts to obtain items or tokens.
2. Use limited diamonds or tickets obtained in events like Mysterious Store or Crazy Discount.
3. Exchange accumulated tokens for items in the event's exchange store.
4. Spend all tokens before the event ends, as they are usually not reused.
5. Duplicate permanent items are automatically converted into tokens.

Why does the outrage continue?

Even with the official justification, many Brazilian players believe that Garena could adopt a more transparent model, clearly showing the real cost in diamonds for each region. The perception that Brazil “pays more” persists due to the visual impact of the numbers, as 429 tokens appear much larger than 220, even if the actual cost is similar.

Conclusion

The controversy surrounding the Naruto (Chapter 2) skins in Free Fire exposes a recurring issue: the lack of clarity in communicating regional prices. Garena asserts that there is no abuse in pricing, but the difference in token quantity keeps part of the community dissatisfied. With the arrival of the Madara skin, the topic is likely to return to the spotlight.