Free Fire Max
GameBy Garena · Released Jun 9, 2021
Free Fire Max is designed exclusively to deliver premium gameplay experience in a Battle Royale. Enjoy a variety of exciting game modes with all Free Fire players via exclusive Firelink technology. Experience combat like never before with Ultra HD resolutions and breathtaking effects.
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About the game
- Released
- Jun 9, 2021
- Developer
- Garena
- Genres
- Shooter, Sport, Adventure
- Platforms
- Android, iOS
- Links
- Official site, Wikipedia
Game data from IGDB.com
Key figures from the reports
Free Fire Max led global downloads for the first half of 2026 with 148 million installs, while the 'Arrows' puzzle category emerged as a significant trend with 'Arrows Puzzle Escape' and 'Amaze Go' generating 108 million and 75 million downloads respectively.
Mobilegamer.biz, 2026 · 2026's top games so far, Raid's new rival plus nuggets from Google, Ubisoft, Stillfront and more, p. 4
Garena Free Fire Max significantly outperformed PUBG: New State in late 2021, generating $37.2 million in revenue over two months compared to $6 million for its competitor.
GameMakers, 2022 · Marketing Analysis: Garena Free Fire Max and PUBG New State! Ft. Matej Lancaric & Nebo Radovic, p. 44
Documents about Free Fire Max
AppMagic: Top Mobile Games by Revenue and Downloads in October 2026
AppMagic's October 2026 mobile charts show a concentrated revenue field led by Honor of Kings, the only title to pass $100 million in store in-app purchase revenue, at $104.4 million.
- Honor of Kings remained the only mobile game to pass $100 million in store IAP revenue in October 2026, with $104.4 million, while Roblox held second place at $92.2 million (+3% MoM).
- Gossip Harbor rose from fourth to third in revenue with $74 million (+6% MoM), and MONOPOLY GO! ranked fourth at $72.3 million (-5% MoM).
- Pokémon GO's revenue fell 54% month over month to $23.8 million from $51.9 million, the steepest decline in the revenue top 15, and Delta Force fell out of the top 15 after a 39% drop to $23.5 million amid a high base from its second anniversary.
September 2026 Mobile Game Rankings: Downloads and Revenue
September 2026 was a month of concentrated wins rather than broad market growth, according to SocialPeta's estimates for the global top ten mobile games by downloads and by revenue.
- Roblox revenue surged 88.2% month-over-month to $112.7 million in September 2026, driven by its 20th-anniversary event 'The Hunt: Roblox 20' and RDC product announcements.
- Free Fire capitalized on a returning collaboration with NARUTO SHIPPUDEN and the OB55 update to reach 17.8 million downloads, securing the second spot in global rankings.
- Pokémon GO returned to the global revenue top 10 at seventh place with $65 million, following the 'Mega Finale' event and the launch of a new season in early September.
Top Mobile Games by Revenue and Downloads: September 2026
September 2026 mobile game rankings from AppMagic show a broad revenue cooling after a strong summer, with Honor of Kings the only title to clear $100 million.
- Honor of Kings was the only mobile game to exceed $100 million in revenue during September 2026, earning $135 million despite a 12% month-over-month decline.
- PUBG MOBILE experienced a significant 50% revenue drop in September, falling from $109.9 million in August to $55.2 million.
- Roblox remains the only title to rank in the top 15 for both revenue ($98 million) and downloads (20.4 million).
Top Mobile Games by Revenue and Downloads: August 2026
Honor of Kings remained the top-grossing mobile game worldwide in August 2026 with $152.7 million, nearly flat against July (-3%).
- Honor of Kings maintained its lead in August 2026 with $152.7 million in revenue, marking its second consecutive month exceeding $150 million.
- Gossip Harbor achieved its best performance to date, securing second place with $112.3 million in revenue.
- Five mobile games surpassed the $100 million revenue threshold in August, an increase from three games in July.
Top Mobile Games with Maximum Downloads in July 2026
The mobile gaming landscape in July 2026 was characterized by a distinct divergence between high-volume download leaders and top-grossing titles.
- Light casual games dominate download volume, with Easybrain's 'Arrow Puzzle' reaching 17.7 million downloads on Google Play and Grand Games' 'Block Out!' leading the App Store with 7.1 million downloads.
- Live-ops and IP collaborations are the primary drivers for revenue recovery, exemplified by 'PUBG MOBILE's' Naruto collaboration and 'Call of Duty: Mobile's' Persona 5 Royal crossover.
- Seasonal events significantly boost monetization, as seen with 'GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE' doubling its Google Play revenue following its 'WAVE TO YOU' summer event.
2026’s Top Games So Far: Market, Investment and Industry News
The mobile gaming industry landscape for the first half of 2026 reflects a period of significant consolidation, shifting revenue streams, and emerging competitive threats.
- Honor of Kings leads mobile game grossing for 2026 so far, surpassing $1 billion, with new contenders Gossip Harbor and Kingshot also in the top ten.
- Free Fire Max is the most downloaded mobile game for the first half of 2026, ahead of Block Blast, with two Arrows games also entering the top ten.
- Ubisoft's mobile revenue share increased to 19% of total group net bookings, up from 10% year-over-year, driven by the record quarter performance of Invincible: Guarding the Globe.
2026's top games so far, Raid's new rival plus nuggets from Google, Ubisoft, Stillfront and more
The mobile gaming industry in the first half of 2026 reflects a landscape defined by the dominance of Chinese-developed titles, significant regulatory pressure on platform holders, and the emergence of community-driven development models.
- The European Commission has fined Google $1 billion for antitrust violations, specifically for hindering developers from steering users to external web stores and prioritizing its own search products.
- In the first half of 2026, the top three grossing mobile games were Honor of Kings ($1 billion), Whiteout Survival ($723 million), and Last War: Survival, all of which are Chinese-produced titles.
- Skillz won a legal battle against rival competitive gaming firm Papaya Gaming, resulting in a court-ordered damage award that increased from $420 million to $719 million.
Weekly Industry Briefing: June 2026
The July 2026 industry briefing provides a comprehensive overview of significant developments within the global mobile gaming sector.
- Xbox is cutting 3,200 jobs, spinning out four console game studios, and restructuring its mobile gaming division so that King and Mojang will report directly to Xbox boss Asha Sharma, recognizing them as significant platforms by monthly active players.
- Meta has soft-launched 'Pocket,' an AI-powered 'TikTok for games,' which it acquired through the Gizmo team earlier this year.
- Scopely is actively expanding its influence, rebranding Niantic's games team (responsible for Pokémon Go, Pikmin Bloom, and Monster Hunter Now) as Scopely Explore, and funding a new studio from the creator of Umamusume: Pretty Derby to strengthen its presence in the Japanese market.
Top Mobile Games by Revenue and Downloads: June 2026
Mobile game revenue and download rankings for June 2026, drawn from AppMagic data, show football titles gaining ground ahead of the World Cup, with eFootball best positioned to capitalize.
- Honor of Kings maintained its top revenue position in June 2026, though its earnings fell 29% month-over-month to $110.6 million.
- Whiteout Survival ($109.1 million) and Royal Match ($102.7 million) secured the second and third revenue spots, showing stability compared to May figures.
- Konami’s eFootball achieved its best-ever month with $43 million in revenue, climbing 6 spots to 12th place as it capitalized on World Cup momentum.
Vietnam Game Industry Monthly Report: May 2026
The Vietnam Game Industry Monthly Report for May 2026 provides a comprehensive analysis of the mobile gaming landscape, highlighting a shift in market dynamics from pure volume-based acquisition to a focus on operational depth and regulatory compliance.
- Vietnam's mobile IAP revenue grew by 3.13% MoM in May 2026, driven by strong monetization in long-lifecycle genres like Battle Royale, MOBA, and Sim Sports rather than new user acquisition.
- Midcore total revenue reached its highest level between January and May 2026, rising 4.44% MoM as established titles like Free Fire MAX, Liên Quân Mobile, and Roblox VN leveraged recurring Live-Ops and event-based spending.
- New game success in Vietnam is increasingly dependent on cultural fit, with titles featuring wuxia/xianxia settings, football fandom, or nostalgic IP—such as Giang Hồ Kỳ Ngộ and Total Football VNG—outperforming generic Western fantasy products.
Mobilegamer.biz Weekly Update: May 2026
The June 2026 weekly update from mobilegamer.biz provides a comprehensive overview of the mobile gaming industry, focusing on studio developments, market performance, and significant sector trends.
- Queen Digital Entertainment, a new studio founded by two former King executives, has closed after operating for at least three years, employing 25 staff, and soft-launching four titles.
- Amateur-made football drafting game '38-0' by Josh Pavey achieved over 100,000 downloads and entered the UK App Store's top ten games within days of its launch.
- The nine-person studio Northern Forge's RPG 'Orna' has surpassed 4.5 million downloads over eight years by maintaining a lean operation and focusing on its community.
Southeast Asia Gaming Consumer Economy
The Southeast Asia Gaming Consumer Economy report, produced jointly by Telekom Malaysia and twimbit in Q2 2022, examines the region’s rapidly expanding gaming market.
- The Southeast Asian gaming population is projected to reach 367.8 million by 2025, with Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam accounting for 85% of the total regional gamer base.
- Mobile gaming is the dominant market force, generating 70% of in-game revenue and achieving a 13.7% CAGR in consumer spending between 2018 and 2021, reaching a total of US$5.57 billion.
- Monetization is heavily reliant on free-to-play models with in-app purchases, which account for 86% of total revenue, though hybrid and subscription models are increasingly utilized.
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