With the Indian Government seeming to clamp down on apps and games from China or of Chinese origin, players of games like Garena Free Fire are wondering if the game is set to be banned in India. Section 69A of The Information Technology Act, 2000 has seen several Chinese apps get banned in the Indian market. This has led to confusion for players of Free Fire. To address all of these doubts, including if Free Fire is actually from China, we have got just the guide for you.
Is Free Fire Banned In India & Which Country Is The App From?
The unfortunate truth is, yes, Garena Free Fire, a Chinese game, has been banned in India. The app has made its way to the ax along with 53 other similar applications. This is because these applications have links to the People’s Republic of China. The ban has been reflected on the Google Play Store and the iOS App Store. Both app vendors have taken Garena Free Fire off their platforms. This means that if you head over to these app stores, you will not find Garena Free Fire. You will also not be able to find the rest of the 53 apps taken down by the Government.
Some of the other applications blocked by the Indian Government include Viva Video Editor & AppLock.
Is Free Fire from China?
Yes, Free Fire happens to be a Chinese app because of its developer Tencent. Tencent is a Chinese tech and entertainment conglomerate headquartered in Shenzhen. Its Chinese origins mean that there is no way for it to make its way to Indian players due to escalating tensions between India and China.
So there you have it. If you play Garena Free Fire, you will unfortunately not be able to play it again for the foreseeable future. Thankfully, you can play alternatives like BGMI. The same is available on the Play Store & App Store and is absolutely free to play.
So now that you know all about the country Free Fire is from, as well as information about its ban, take a look at our BGMI Guides.