Free Fire January 2022 Update: OB32 update notes; know everything that will change

With a date scheduled for January 19th, Garena's Battle Royale update will bring new items and changes to the game
Free Fire January 2022 Update: OB32 update notes; know everything that will change

Ronny Rolim

Free Fire , the world's largest eSports game with a peak of 5.4 million live viewers in an official competition, brings frequent updates to keep the game high and, as usual, the new Free Fire January 2022 update is coming , bringing new characters, pets, weapons, gameplay improvements, and other features.

In this post, the developers talk about all the changes that are coming to Garena's Battle Royale, check out the changes that will happen in Free Fire. In addition to the items on the list, many changes to the look of the game are awaited by players.

See also: Free Fire 2022 update date

Free Fire January 2022 Update: List of all changes

Creation Workshop

Free Fire Update News Creation Workshop
Free Fire January 2022 update brings news in the Creation Workshop — Photo: Free Fire

Parkour Mode

New customizable mode in the Crafting Workshop.

"Let your imagination soar in the new Parkour mode! Experience a whole new gameplay."
  • The first player to reach the End Point wins;
  • Add Checkpoints to control the route;
  • Set up respawn points and doom zones;

Map Editor

New items and rules in the Crafting Workshop.

"How about aerial battles? Do you prefer moving obstacles or stacking them up to create barriers in the scenario? Play with the new options in the Creation Workshop and let your imagination rule!"
  • New items - Pet Race barriers have been added for customizing maps;
  • New Kittens - Checkpoint, Zone of Ruin, Equipment Spawners;
  • Objects can now fly;
  • Some types of objects can be stacked;

mode editor

Team battles have arrived!

"We know that sometimes battling a team isn't exciting enough. So in this update, custom modes will be able to have A LOT more than two teams in battle!"
  • Capacity of 2 to 12 teams per match;
  • Maximum players: 12;
  • Maximum team size: 6 players;

Other Free Fire MAX optimizations

Free Fire Lobby 360 Update
The entire team will automatically have the team leader lobby in Free Fire MAX — Photo: Garena Free Fire
  • Improved 360º view in the lobby;
  • Leaders lobby available to the entire team;
"Enjoy your lobby with the whole team!"

The entire team will automatically have the team leader lobby in Free Fire MAX.

It is possible to turn off this function in the settings.

Other optimizations

Free Fire Max Update
Animation when recharging the optimized SPAS12 and M1014 — Photo: Garena Free Fire
  • Animation when reloading the optimized SPAS12 and M1014;
  • Optimized facial expressions for some characters;

Character

skyler

Hold to aim function on skill button to improve accuracy.

"We realized that it's not exactly the most hands-on experience to use Skyler's ability while aiming. In this update, the ability to hold the button to aim has been added so that you can actually use the Breaker to destroy Walls of Gel"

Breaker : Players can now hold to aim by holding the skill button.

olivia

Increased extra HP when lifting teammates.

"To make Olivia's ability more effective in times of direct combat, Healing Touch will now provide more health starting with this update. You can now help your rushers get back into the fight more efficiently!"

Healing Touch : Survivors raised by you will raise with 30/36/43/51/60/70 -> 30/40/50/60/70/80 extra health.

extreme

Increased skill duration, improved Gel Wall damage, and reduced cooldown.

"Controlling Xtrema has been a particularly tricky task. We've tweaked some details so you can use her ability more comfortably in extreme situations."

Radical Damage : Temporarily gain 80 health that will decrease over time. Damage to Gel Walls and shields is increased by 40/50/61/73/86/100% -> 90/100/110/120/130/150%. Duration: 10s -> 15s. Cooldown: 150/140/130/120/110/100s -> 130/120/110/100/90/80s.

maximum

Increased time to use Medical Kits.

"Although Gluttony received our attention in the last update, some details still make it overkill compared to other passive skills. As of this update, Gluttony will need a little more time to consume kits and mushrooms. After all, eating too fast is bad for digestion."

Gluttony : Consuming Medical Kits and Mushrooms increases by 5/8/12/17/23/30% -> 5/9/13/17/21/25%.

against squad

Update Against Squad Free Fire
Free Fire Update in January 2022 reveals changes to Contra Squad — Photo: Garena Free Fire

new map

Alpine Free Fire
Alpine is now available in Contra Squad and Ranked CS mode — Photo: Garena Free Fire

Alpine - a new battle experience.

"Prepare your heart because there are new emotions coming!"

Alpine is now available in Contra Squad and Ranked CS mode.

new area

New area on the Bermuda map
Players can play Contra Squad matches at the dam and Hangar — Photo: Garena Free Fire

New areas of Bermuda come to Contra Squad.

"Known lands, new adventures!"

Play Contra Squad on the dam and Hangar.

Map adjustments

"Nothing's worse than the feeling of having no shelter, right? We've added new covers in overly empty parts of Bermuda. Get to know the new terrain and prepare your strategies!"

Adjustments in Bermuda in the following areas: Katulastiwa, Mars Electric and Mill.

battle bio

Display your battle stats on the loading screen.

"A brand new interface comes to the Ranked Squad Squad loading screen! You will be able to select the data that other players will be able to see - but remember that this is a great opportunity to close out the game's strategy!"

Added Battle Bio to Ranked Contra Squad loading screen - select which stats and tags you want to show.

Airdrop in CS

Now the battle will boil!

"Now we will have Airdrops in the Contra Squad. Keep an eye out and run to secure first-class equipment! You know the twelve with 3 shots? Yeah, maybe you'll find it there!"

One Airdrop will appear per round. Only available in the classic Contra Squad.

New patent icons

New year, new update, new look!

"It's been quite a while since the rank icons. In this update we introduce a new collection of rank icons for the Contra Squad!"

New icons only available in Ranked CS.

battle royale

Safe Zone Settings

Speed and time adjustments.

"We've noticed that the start of matches in Battle Royale is going too smoothly - that's why we decided to adjust the initial speed of each stage of the Safe Zone a little bit."

Time and speed of the first Safe Zones adjusted to make matches more hectic. Only available in classic Battle Royale.

News at the Dam

Polished details.

"We know the dam is starting to look too old, so we've decided to give the area a makeover in this update!"

Remastered Bermuda Dam Region Features Incorporated into Classic Bermuda.

in-game events

Event adjustments and equipment availability.

"To make searching for gear more interesting, we've changed some gameplay details."
  • Discounted items at the Airdrop Vending Machine;
  • Battle Chests will receive better armor as the match progresses;
  • Airdrop equipment rarity increases as the match progresses;

Resurge Optimization

Improved experience to bring players back.

"While the very experience of respawning and returning to combat is exhilarating, it's a little nerve-racking to have to search for gear again. In this update, respawn players will start with tier 1 armor and pistols, so it'll be a little easier to get back into the game. battle."
  • Players who parachute after respawning will be directed to the Safe Zone;
  • Players who respawn will receive Lvl Helmet and Vest. 1 and pistol as standard;

Weapons and Balancing

New weapon: Extra Charge (Charge Buster)

New Extra Charge weapon
New Extra Charge weapon (Charge Buster) — Photo: Garena Free Fire

New weapon available!

"The Extra Charge is the new shotgun made available in this update. When you hold down the fire button it will start charging, providing a much more powerful shot. Now, be careful: if you take too long, it will overheat."
  • Base damage: 15
  • Firing rate: 0.3
  • charger: 3

Charge: Charging the weapon will increase range and damage, as well as reduce scatter.

Weapon tuning

Reduced effective range.

"The range of submachine guns and shotguns is a bit overkill for our purpose. In this update, we've tweaked a few details to balance this situation. Keep an eye out for these distinctions to ensure you choose the right weapon for your purpose."

The following weapons received tweaks: M1014, SPAS12, M1887, MAG-7, UMP, MP5, MP40, P90, Thompson, and MAC10 .

  • Effective range: -5%
  • Ranged headshot damage: -20%

Other weapon tweaks:

  • Mini Uzi : Effective Range: -5% ranged headshot damage: -20%, armor penetration: -20%;
  • Vector : Ranged headshot damage: -20%;
  • M500 : ranged headshot damage: -20%;
  • SCAR : damage: +4% Effective Range: +6%;
  • AUG : damage: +2% Effective Range: +3%;
  • Slingshot : Magazine: +2;
  • Light Grenade : 1 -> 5
  • Helmet Thickener : Headshot reduction: -20%

Vests

Explosive protection.

"The vest is Lvl. 3 but the opponent used a grenade? Yeah, that hurts. We know. Starting with this update, vests will have explosive protection so you can get more breath at the end of the game!"
  • Vest Lvl. 1: Protection from explosives: +10%;
  • Vest Lvl. 2: Protection from explosives: +15%;
  • Vest Lvl. 3: Protection from explosives: +20%;

New weapons in Airdrop

New Airdrop weapons
Weapons with advanced accessories in Airdrop — Photo: Garena Free Fire

More choices for you!

"In this update, some advanced weapon attachments have been added to Airdrops."

Advanced accessories in Airdrop:

  • Groza-X : Damage: +10%;
  • M249-X : Damage: +5%, Speed: +12%;
  • SVD-Y : Penetrates walls of gel (damage reduced), damage over time when hitting an opponent.

training island

Shooting Club improvements

Shooting Club improvements
Improvements to the Shooting Club, new targets with the format of opponents — Photo: Garena Free Fire

Opponent-shaped targets.

"Rectangular targets are for beginners. The new targets are shaped like opponents so you can simulate the difficulty of hitting a real opponent. Also, you'll get feedback on how much damage is dealt according to the area of the body hit. "

Shooting Club improvements. New targets shaped like opponents.

gameplay

gun tags

Weapon tags will appear on the Backpack for easier administration.

"Too many weapons, too little information? Problem solved, then! Learn the specialty of each weapon quickly from the weapon tags when checking the Backpack."

Weapon tags will appear on the Backpack for easier administration.

Creation Workshop

Search by match

It's time to get matches in the Creation Workshop!

"Do you like the workshop but don't usually have room cards? Relax, the Workshop is on! From now on, the search for a match is part of the Creation Workshop. You play in Booyah!"

Select Creative Mode and start chasing matches right now! 1 of the 14 featured maps will be selected for the match.

Optimizations

  • Optimization of the combat experience in Alpine;
  • Automatically equip items obtained from chests on the Training Island;
  • Improved explosion effects in Bomb Squad;
  • Tap the Shotgun and Pistol ammo icons;
  • It is now possible to enjoy when teammates take First Kill, Triple Kill, and Quad Kill;
  • Auto collection priority adjustment in settings;
  • Selectable: It is possible to mute text and voice messages during the game;
  • Collections tab moved to Vault;
  • Fitting room and availability of up to 2 pre-selected costumes;
  • Switch on replay option to automatically save the last 10 matches;
  • Both kills and assists will be considered for first win daily quests in Ranked Battle Royale;
  • Backpack visuals will become translucent when disrupting crosshairs to prevent backpacks from blocking view.

It is worth remembering that the adjustments are not yet available in the game and will be implemented from this Wednesday (19), after the Free Fire update .

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