Garena Free Fire Returns To India On September 5: Here’s Everything You Need To Know

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Garena Free Fire is gearing up to make a grand comeback in India. The battle royale video game, dubbed Free Fire India, will surface on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store on September 5, 2023, after a 10-month ban. Complying with the guidelines issued by the Government of India, the game has partnered with an Indian data center. It will also introduce a verification system, gameplay limitations, and break reminders. 

Free Fire India New Features

Free Fire India will return with a few features specific to the country, including a playtime limit that will encourage users to take breaks. Players below 18 years of age will need their parent’s permission to play the game. Further, there will be a spending limit in the game, along with an improved reporting mechanism.  

Another attraction that might gather more players during the comeback is a partnership with MS Dhoni, the former Indian cricket team captain, who will be available as a playable character in the game. Free Fire India has partnered with Yotta, an Indian IT infrastructure provider that will let the game use its data centers in the country to keep players’ data safe. 

How To Download Free Fire India on Android Smartphones

  1. Open the Play Store and search for Free Fire India. If you aren’t able to locate the game, click here.
  2. Tap on the Pre-register button.
  3. A dialog box will appear on the screen, confirming that you’ve pre-registered for the game, and the developers will notify you once it is available for your device.
  4. You can also enable Automatic Install so that Play Store will automatically download and install it on your phone whenever the game is available.
  5. On September 5, 2023, you should receive a notification from the Play Store that the game is available to download. Open Free Fire India’s listing and tap the Install button.
  6. Ensure that your phone has enough storage for the file.
  7. Depending on your internet connection, downloading the game might take a few minutes.
Garena Free Fire Pre-Registration Page On Play Store

How To Download And Install Free Fire India On iPhone

Although a Free Fire India registration page is live on Google Play Store, the App Store doesn’t have one as of September 1, 2023. Hence, players must wait until the game releases on September 5, 2023. 

  1. Once the game releases, head to the App Store and search for Free Fire India. 
  2. Tap on the download button.
  3. Sign in to your Apple ID.
  4. Depending on your internet connection, the game might take a few minutes to download. 
Shikhar MehrotraShikhar Mehrotra
Shikhar Mehrotra is a seasoned technology writer and reviewer with over five years of experience covering consumer tech across India and global markets. At Smartprix, he has authored more than 1,700 articles, including news stories, features, comparisons, and product reviews spanning automobiles, smartphones, chipsets, wearables, laptops, home appliances, and operating systems. Shikhar has reviewed flagship devices such as the iPhone 16, Galaxy S25+, and Sennheiser HD 505 Open-Ear headphones. He also contributes regularly to Smartprix’s growing automotive section.

With a deep understanding of both iOS and Android ecosystems, Shikhar specializes in daily tech news, how-to explainers, product comparisons, and in-depth reviews. His DSLR photography in product reviews is recognized as among the best on the team.

Before joining Smartprix, Shikhar wrote for leading publications including Forbes Advisor India, Republic World, and ScreenRant. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication from Amity University, Lucknow.

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