Naruto returns to Free Fire: Chapter 1 may return in OB54
OB54 files from Free Fire indicate the return of Chapter 1 from Naruto with a free outfit and special Battle Bio. Official confirmation has not yet been made.
By
Ronny Rolim
Texts found in the internal files of the OB54 update for Free Fire — a version that arrives on June 24, 2026 — indicate the return of the Chapter 1 of the partnership between Free Fire and Naruto. This information was extracted from the APK of the new version by Free Fire Mania and has not yet been officially confirmed by Garena.
The excerpt found in the files states: "Join the return of Chapter 1: Invasion of the Nine-Tails to earn a free outfit and a special Battle Bio!" — which indicates not only the return of the collaboration but also free rewards for participants.
What the OB54 files reveal
The presence of the text in the OB54 files is a strong indication that the return of Chapter 1 is planned for the cycle of this update. OB54 will take effect on June 24, 2026, and following the historical pattern of Free Fire updates, it should last about two months — placing the possible return of Naruto's Chapter 1 between July and August 2026.
Two important details extracted from the text in the files:
- Free outfit — a thematic clothing reward available to all players participating in the event
- Special Battle Bio — exclusive profile cosmetic item from the collaboration
What is still not confirmed: exact date, which Naruto characters will be present, whether there will be paid items in addition to the free rewards, and if the event will follow the same format as the original Chapter 1. Garena has not made any official announcement yet.
The history of the Free Fire x Naruto partnership
The collaboration between Free Fire and Naruto Shippuden is one of the largest in the game's history — alongside partnerships like Free Fire with Jujutsu Kaisen.
The Chapter 1 — Invasion of the Nine-Tails was the first collaboration, announced back in 2024 for early 2025, and brought iconic characters from Naruto Shippuden to Free Fire with skins, themed events, and mechanics inspired by the ninja universe. The name of the chapter — Invasion of the Nine-Tails — is a direct reference to the arc of the anime where Kurama, the nine-tailed fox, attacks the Leaf Village.
Subsequently, Chapter 2 — Ninja War arrived on July 31, 2025, as covered by Free Fire Mania at the time, introducing Tsukuyomi, Akatsuki skins — including Itachi — and the Ninja Clash event. The complete coverage of the partnership's journey is gathered in the history of the greatest partnership in battle royale history.
The return of Chapter 1 would therefore be a nostalgic comeback — a chance for players who missed the original collaboration and a celebration for those who experienced it.
Datamining x official confirmation: understand the difference
Texts found in the APK files of Free Fire are a reliable technical source — they reflect what is being prepared by Garena within the game. However, content in development may be altered, delayed, or canceled before the official launch.
Therefore, the information should be treated as technical leakage via datamining, not as confirmation. Free Fire Mania will update this coverage as soon as Garena makes the official announcement.
Internal OB54 files for Free Fire indicate the return of Chapter 1 of the partnership with Naruto — Invasion of the Nine-Tails — with a free outfit and special Battle Bio as rewards, possibly between July and August 2026. Garena has not officially confirmed this yet.
What to watch
Keep an eye on Garena's official channels and the latest news from Free Fire Mania to know as soon as the collaboration is announced. Also check out the Free Fire update page to keep track of everything coming in OB54, and the Advanced Server, where the news often appears before the official launch.
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