In a move to comply with Indian regulations and enhance the gaming experience, Garena, the Singaporean game developer behind the popular title Free Fire, is finalizing localization efforts for its Indian launch. According to sources close to the development, as reported by The Economic Times, Garena will be setting up servers in Navi Mumbai, India, in collaboration with Yotta Data Services.
Garena Gearing Up for Free Fire India Launch
This relocation comes after months of discussions with Indian authorities. Yotta is currently working with Garena’s headquarters to rigorously test the servers, ensuring they can handle the high demands of streaming and minimize lag. This testing phase is crucial for a smooth gaming experience, especially considering the importance of esports tournaments in India.
Garena confirmed these localization efforts by stating, “Free Fire India will feature a fully localised infrastructure tailored to meet the needs and requirements of the authorities and our stakeholders in India.”
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This news follows Garena’s initial announcement in August 2023 about Free Fire’s upcoming launch in India. The original launch date of September 5th, 2023, was postponed to allow for gameplay refinement and a more comprehensive localization process. This ensures Indian fans will have an optimized gaming environment from day one.
By setting up servers in Navi Mumbai, Garena demonstrates its commitment to adhering to Indian regulations and providing a lag-free, engaging experience for Indian gamers when Free Fire finally launches in the Indian market.
