The Garena, developer of the popular battle royale Free Fire, maintains a tradition of releasing exciting updates every two months, introducing new features, pets, weapons, and other improvements that keep the community engaged. In August 2023, players can eagerly await the OB-41 update, which promises to bring a series of significant changes, including buffs and nerfs to characters and weapons. This update not only enhances the game’s balance but also offers new strategies for players to dominate matches.
According to official information released by Garena, the OB-41 is scheduled to launch on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Server maintenance will begin shortly after 1:00 AM (Brasília Time) and is expected to be completed by 9:00 AM on the same day. It’s common for the update to appear in app stores before maintenance ends, allowing players to update the game quickly and get back into action. This punctuality ensures the community can explore the new features without major interruptions.
The OB-41 will introduce modifications to several existing characters and weapons, aiming to balance gameplay and make matches fairer and more exciting. Buffs improve the abilities of certain elements, while nerfs reduce the power of others to prevent imbalances. These changes are crucial for keeping the game competitive and appealing, especially in a scenario where innovative strategies can make the difference between victory and defeat.
The characters that will receive adjustments are as follows:
1. Shirou;
2. Shani;
3. Nairi;
4. Antonio;
5. Moco;
6. Andrew (awakened);
7. Skyler.
Below, we detail the modifications for each character, which could significantly impact gameplay tactics. For example, buffs to defenses or enemy markings can help teams coordinate better in intense battles:
ANTÔNIO: Gain 40 extra Shield Points at the start of each match. If not damaged after 4 seconds, the Shield Points will begin to recover, offering an extra layer of protection for early survivors.
SHANI: Upon using an active ability, grants 50 Shield Points to teammates within 10m. The Shield Points decrease after 5s, after which the player can recover this effect. Cooldown: 10 seconds. This promotes team gameplay and collective defense.
SHIROU: When targeted by an enemy within 100m, that enemy will be marked for 6s (information shared with teammates). Max. 4 markers, helping to quickly identify threats.
NAIRI: An equipped Gloo Wall restores 250 durability per second, where allies within 5m will recover 20 HP/s. Max. 40 HP per second for each Gloo Wall. The Gloo Wall will lose its healing effect if it’s outside the safe zone for more than 10 seconds, making it a strategic tool for prolonged defenses.
MOCO: Starting from the OB-41 version, the character’s ability will be able to mark more than 1 enemy, which is a major improvement compared to the current version that only allows marking one enemy from the opposing squad at a time.
Skyler: In the next update, the character’s ability will last up to 6 seconds (currently 5 seconds), while the cooldown will decrease to 40 seconds, allowing for more frequent uses in critical situations.
ANDREW (O FEROZ): Awakening – Armor damage reduction increased from 20% to 15%. Additional 10% to 5% reduction for each teammate carrying this ability, strengthening teams that play together.
In addition to characters, several weapons will also undergo adjustments. Check the details below, which include buffs to increase damage and efficiency, and nerfs to balance power:
•AK47 (Buff): Damage +15%, minimum damage +30%
• Groza (Buff): Armor penetration +8%
• G36 (Buff): Aiming assistance optimized
• FAMAS (Buff): Aiming speed +50%, minimum damage when scoped +10%, armor penetration +10%
• M14 (Buff): Becomes an automatic assault rifle.
• AC80 (Adjustment): Fire rate -20%, magazine -20%, minimum damage +25%
• Woodpecker (Adjustment): Damage -15%, reload speed -10%, minimum damage +30%
• SKS (Buff): Magazine +60%, reload speed -20%, aiming speed +50%, range +20%, minimum damage +40%.
These weapon changes can completely alter combat strategies, encouraging players to experiment with new combinations and approaches. For example, buffs to assault rifles like the M14 can make frontal attacks more viable, while adjustments to weapons like the AC80 require more precision and planning.
In conclusion, the OB-41 update for Free Fire represents an exciting evolution for the game, balancing characters and weapons to provide fairer and more fun experiences. Players should prepare by testing the new mechanics and adapting their strategies. Stay tuned for more news and updates on Free Fire!
