Free Fire returns to India with esports tourney

• Free Fire makes a grand comeback in India with an exciting new tournament
• Free Fire Max India Cup offers one of the largest prize pools in mobile gaming
• Garena aims to compete with Krafton's BGMI dominance through this major event

Remember when India's gaming landscape changed dramatically due to geopolitical tensions affecting mobile apps? Now, following PUBG Mobile's return, Garena Free Fire is staging its own spectacular comeback with the launch of a premier Indian tournament.

The Free Fire MAX India Cup 2025, scheduled from July 13 to September 28, features an impressive ₹1 crore prize pool. This marks Free Fire's first major competitive event since its three-year hiatus from the Indian market.

Garena's enthusiasm for re-entering India is understandable. The country remains the global leader in mobile game downloads, recording 8.45 billion installs between 2024-2025. Mobile battle royales like Free Fire and BGMI continue to dominate app store charts.

Competitive gaming showdown

Free Fire's return isn't just about availability—it's a strategic move in India's thriving esports scene. BGMI has enjoyed unchallenged dominance since its comeback, giving Krafton a significant advantage in this competition-hungry market.

The new tournament demonstrates Garena's determination to challenge BGMI's supremacy. With Free Fire also making waves at the upcoming Esports World Cup, the developer aims to make serious headlines in competitive mobile gaming.

If Free Fire sparks your interest in battle royales and you're looking for more competitive action, explore our curated selection of the best battle royale games available on iOS and Android devices.