Garena says no “immediate plans” to use Free Fire MAX in esports competitions

Even with the discharge of an “enhanced” model of the sport, Garena is sticking with the unique Free Fireplace in a aggressive setting.

Free Fireplace MAX was launched globally on Sept. 28 for Android and iOS units. The sport is an enhanced model of the unique Free Fireplace with “extra reasonable maps,” higher graphics, and gives “extra immersive gameplay.”

The sport additionally has full interoperability with the unique Free Fireplace. Which means that gamers can use the identical account on each variations of the sport and in addition play collectively.

Regardless of this, gamers received’t be competing in esports competitions utilizing Free Fireplace MAX, Garena confirmed.

“There aren’t any fast plans for Free Fireplace MAX to be included for esports tournaments. At the moment, gamers will compete in official tournaments with the Free Fireplace utility,” the developer informed Dot Esports in an e mail.

Nonetheless, Free Fireplace MAX shall be used for the spectator shopper in esports competitions. Which means that the reside streams shall be carried out utilizing Free Fireplace MAX’s enhanced graphics for a greater viewing expertise.

The precise cause behind this choice wasn’t revealed. Whereas Free Fireplace MAX doesn’t provide a aggressive benefit, the improved graphics would provide a greater gameplay expertise. Garena may change their choice sooner or later, although.

Garena’s choice to launch a greater model of Free Fireplace wasn’t a shock. The sport is generally fashionable in growing international locations due to its decrease system necessities. As a consequence of this, its recognition has been restricted to sure areas like Latin America, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. A MAX model will make the sport extra interesting to a wider viewers.

PUBG Cell, which is without doubt one of the hottest video games within the cellular battle royale style, additionally has a LITE model that may be performed on the identical units that run Free Fireplace. Not like Free Fireplace although, PUBG Cell and PUBG Cell LITE are fully separate and don’t provide crossplay.