Next week, Garena will release the new update for its battle royale Free Fire, an update that brings various novelties and improvements to the game, making it even more exciting and competitive. With a focus on enhancing the players’ experience, this OB41 version promises significant changes that affect game modes, characters, weapons, and maps. If you are a dedicated fan or a casual player, these updates can completely change your strategy on the battlefield.
The update notes are already available on other servers, and in this post, we have compiled all the essential content from the Free Fire update notes. Let’s explore in detail the innovations that are coming, so you can prepare and dominate the matches. Stay tuned to check out the improvements that will elevate your gameplay!
CONTRA SQUAD
• ABOUT THE NEW AIRDROP: The Cyber Airdrop now appears only in the 3rd, 4th, and 5th rounds of Clash Squad matches, adding an extra layer of strategy. It starts transparent but becomes visible as it progresses, maintaining the same functionality as the Defense Airdrop. Players need to stay in the area for 10 to 12 seconds to unlock it and earn loot and Cyber Points – 10 seconds in rounds 3 and 4, and 12 seconds in the 5th round. This encourages teamwork and tactical positioning.
Opening the Cyber Airdrop in the 3rd or 4th round grants 1 Cyber Point to your team, while in the 5th round, you earn 2 points. If enemies are in the area, you must defeat them to take control, making battles even more intense and unpredictable.
OPTIMIZATIONS CS
• During the preparation phase, the top left corner of the CS Store now displays information about your friends’ weapons, making coordination easier. Additionally, there is a new money notification: you can share the value of your CS Cash to ask for or offer help, simply by pressing the value or using the marker in the top right corner of the screen.
Another improvement is the notification for unused weapons: during preparation, you will be alerted if a teammate discards your weapon, avoiding waste and promoting better resource management during matches.
BATTLE ROYALE
• NEW IN-GAME MISSIONS: The Arsenal Defense mission has been added to the list of in-game missions in Battle Royale, offering new opportunities for players. In these matches, you no longer need keys to open the Arsenal, simplifying the process and making it more accessible.
With the mission active, Arsenal keys will not be found on the map or sold in vending machines. Instead, unlock it by staying near the Arsenal area until you reach 100% progress – and if you have several teammates in the zone, the unlock will be faster! However, if an enemy enters, the progress stops until only one team controls the area.
After unlocking, a drone appears above the Arsenal and scans nearby enemies, but it can be destroyed, removing this function. Additionally, if all your teammates are eliminated, you can purchase Solo Dare missions for free from vending machines (except in Solo mode). Survive for 90 seconds in Duo or 100 seconds in Squad to earn 400 FF Coins and a Super Revival for everyone.
Other players will see your location on the map if you activate the mission, and eliminating someone who activated it yields mysterious rewards. Remember, Solo Dare can be purchased a maximum of 5 times per match, adding tension and strategy to the mode.
MAPS
Bermuda
“Bermuda, the oldest and most popular map in Free Fire, had issues with loot and difficult designs, especially at Peak. Now, we have increased the amount of loot in that area and renovated its structure, revitalizing the highest center of the map. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore new tactics!”
Hangar: “Previously, there were imbalances, such as unequal access to areas and blocked visibility. We made optimizations to make fights fairer and more exciting.”
Factory: “With height differences and poor lighting, we made adjustments to improve gameplay and visibility.”
CHARACTERS AND PETS
Suzy: “A strong assassin with a kind heart, Suzy helps orphans and now marks enemies for rewards. Eliminate a marked enemy to earn 100 coins, and an additional 100 for each elimination.”
Antonio: “With additional HP transformed into Shield Points, Antonio offers robust defense at the start of fights. Gain 40 extra Shield Points and recover them after 4 seconds without damage.”
Nairi: “The Gloo Wall is now more resistant and heals allies. Restore 250 durability per second, with allies recovering 20 HP/s within 5m, up to a maximum of 40 HP per second.”
Shani: “Adapted to the current meta, Shani provides 50 Shield Points to the team when using active skills, with a 10-second cooldown.”
Shirou: “Now focused on intelligence, Shirou marks enemies up to 100m away for 6 seconds, sharing info with the team – maximum of 4 markers.”
WEAPONS
With optimizations to the weapons in Battle Royale, see the main changes: AK47 (damage +15%, minimum damage +30%), Groza (armor penetration +8%), G36 (aim assist optimized), FAMAS (aim speed +50%, minimum damage +10%, penetration +10%), M14 (now automatic), AC80 (fire rate -20%, magazine -20%, minimum damage +25%), Woodpecker (damage -15%, reload speed -10%, minimum damage +30%) and SKS (magazine +60%, reload speed -20%, aim speed +50%, range +20%, minimum damage +40%).
In the CS Store, the SKS is available for 1800 CS Cash, with price reductions for the MAC10 and SCAR by 100 CS Cash each, improving purchase options.
OTHER CHANGES
Other improvements include daily limits for likes, display of likes and emojis, locating teammates on the compass, uninterrupted emotes while running, viewing passive skills in Clash Squad, and much more, such as recharging without interrupting revives and interface optimizations.
With the new mission system in Craftland, players can earn special rewards and access integrated events. These changes aim to make Free Fire smoother and more engaging.
In conclusion, the OB41 update for Free Fire introduces innovations that elevate the game to a new level, with improvements in all aspects for a more strategic and fun experience. Don’t waste time and update your game to explore these novelties – prepare to dominate the battle royale like never before!
