96% of young people up to 15 years old in the favelas dream of being recognized in Free Fire
A survey by the Data Favela Institute points out that an overwhelming majority of young people in the community want to be a Gamer.
The soccer ball continues to roll in favelas across Brazil, but now it is organizations like " Fluxo ", " LOUD " and " Los Grandes " that inspire young people in communities across the country. A study produced by the Data Favela Institute points out that 96% of young people dream of being recognized in Free Fire .
According to the Institute, 96% of young people living in communities in Brazil would like to become a professional gamer, and among them, 29% claim that this is the biggest dream in life today, replacing dreams like having a car or a house of their own.
"These are young people who are taking responsibility for their own lives to themselves and are interested in offering an opportunity for growth for their family", says Renato Meirelles, president of the Locomotiva Institute.
In addition to LOUD, Fluxo and Los Grandes , which are organizations focused on Free Fire, football clubs such as Corinthians, Vasco, Cruzeiro and Flamengo also have teams in the Battle Royale da Garena and salaries reach R$ 160 thousand per month.
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But the reality is harsh and 32% of respondents believe they will not be able to make money from games . Among the most optimistic, young people up to 15 years old are the most hopeful and 74% of them believe it is possible to pursue a career in the field . Having people around who have achieved the dream helps and 31% know someone who can generate some income through games.
It is noteworthy that, of the 1190 interviewees, 662 had participated in the last edition of the Taça das Favelas Free Fire , in September.
Last year, Brazil had 84 million gamers, with 64.3 million via mobile, 11.6 via desktop and 8.4 million players using both devices.
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