Free Fire removes x86 version of updated APK

New Battle Royale March 2022 Update Arrived Without x86 Architecture
Free Fire removes x86 version of updated APK

Ronny Rolim

The new Free Fire update arrived this Wednesday (23) and players around the world can now enjoy the changes implemented by the developers. Although the March 2022 patch notes were released early, the removal of the x86 architecture from the new APK was one of the points that was not anticipated in the original content.

In general, Free Fire is produced in x86 and x64 architectures , the latter being used in Brazil and in most international app stores, such as Google Play and the Apple Store. The Free Fire x86 version is only available on alternative stores such as Xiaomi, Samsung and Huawei .

Now, after the Free Fire update in March 2022 this Wednesday (23), Xiaomi, Samsung and Huawei stores did not make the x86 version available, but only x64, the same one available in stores such as Google Play and Apple Store.

What is Free Fire x86?

Free Fire x86
Free Fire x86

Free Fire x86 is an APK that contains a 32-bit architecture, it is more adaptable to weak computers with few processor and memory resources. In addition, players who use emulator prefer this version, as it helps to maintain the game's FPS.

The supposed performance boost of Battle Royale has made APK a craze for gamers who can find Free Fire x86 downloads on the internet, mainly via links on YouTube . It also shows the improvement in the FPS frame compared to the standard architecture (x64).

Free Fire apk size reduction
Free Fire had a reduction in the size of the APK

According to an exclusive confirmed by Free Fire Mania, Free Fire has reduced the space needed to be installed by about 43% . In other words, the APK file size was almost cut in half. Therefore, this may be the main reason why Garena removed Free Fire x86 from the app stores.

Also based on contacts with Battle Royale developers, Garena knew that Free Fire could not be a heavy game, with many files and taking up a lot of memory, processor or internet data because people couldn't play it.

It is worth remembering that several players and influencers were banned for using Free Fire x86 , as it is an unofficial application in Brazil, Garena can suspend the account of users who use it.

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