Is Free Fire Max worth playing in 2025?

Is FF worth your playtime anymore? (Image via Garena) — Is FF Max worth your playtime? (Image via Garena)

Free Fire Max is a free-to-play game that has amassed a humongous player base in India. The title was developed and launched by Garena, a popular Singaporean mobile developer and publisher after Free Fire — the global variant — was banned in India in 2017. Much like the global version, the India-exclusive variant has set several records. In fact, it was the most-installed mobile game in 2019 and has gathered over a billion downloads on the Google Play Store.

However, the mobile gaming platform has witnessed significant changes since the game's launch, and countless new titles are set to arrive in 2025. This raises the question of whether FF Max still lives up to the present-day expectations of mobile gamers.

In this article, we will discuss if FF Max is still worth playing in 2025 — taking into account its position when compared to fresh battle royale titles available on the platform.

Disclaimer: This article is subjective and solely reflects the writer's views.

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Is Free Fire Max still worth it in 2025?

Free Fire Max is a multiplayer battle royale title that arguably broadened the esports scene in India. It accomplished this by creating opportunities for new gamers and giving them a platform to showcase their talent, encouraging thousands to seek a career in the Indian gaming industry.

Unlike other battle royale titles, like BGMI, Free Fire Max features numerous characters with unique skills, granting players an opportunity to strategize according to their playstyle. The game also introduced a space where people from different walks of life can engage with each other, creating a highly interactive environment. Furthermore, the title has a highly competitive gameplay loop, which makes each victory even more thrilling.

That said, it is safe to say that FF Max lags behind the current status of the mobile gaming scene. Numerous battle royale titles, like Arena Breakout, offer way better warfare simulation experience than FF Max. When it comes to realistic graphics and in-game mechanics like weapon recoil, Free Fire Max isn't even close to Arena Breakout, Call of Duty, and even BGMI.

You can try Free Fire Max if your device doesn't support games like Call of Duty or BGMI. However, the other battle royales on the market should provide a better experience.

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Edited by Shraman Mitra