Free Fire OB49 Update Patch Notes

Free Fire OB49 Release Date

• The next Free Fire update (FF OB49) takes place on May 21, 2025, GMT+5:30

Garena is now preparing the battle royale game for the Free Fire OB49 update. This OB update is scheduled to be released in a few days. All new features of the FF OB49 update will reach the official game on 5/21. Android and iOS players can expect to try out a thrilling mix of new content and gameplay enhancements in the new patch, which introduces a brand-new character, weapon adjustments, interface improvements, and changes to ranked mode. Detailed as follows:

New Solara Map

Solara, a brand-new ff map that represents a perfect combo of immersive visuals and innovative battle royale gameplay.

Light-tech aesthetics

Solara is a visually stunning map designed in a light-and-tech art style. The sky there is beautiful as it transitions seamlessly from sunny daylight to a warm sunset, bringing players a dynamic, next-level ff experience.

New playable areas

City Solara is an interactive map where you'll spot and discover tons of interactive elements! Open up new tactical possibilities while exploring these six vibrant zones:

• Studio
• Fun Pair
• Aquarium
• Loom Town
• Eco Drain
• The Hub

*Screenshots from Free Fire Kelly Show (May 17)

Hidden secrets & surprises

Numerous secret surprises are dropped to Solara, hidden! Search every nook and cranny, explore secret places on the map, which could be a cave behind a waterfall. Find all hidden surprises to earn valuable items and gain an edge in your first match on Solara!

New Slide System

Aside from the light-tech themed map, Free Fire also brought fan-favorite Slide technology back to OB49 - Slide rail introduced in the OB47 winterland update appears in Solara! Cover long-distance crossing by combining jumping, flanking, crouching, and sliding, and earn your character a smoother and faster movement in open areas!

*Screenshots from Free Fire Kelly Show (May 17)

Tips to help you effortlessly slide from space to space on Solara:

Beginner Tips

Here's how to start: Approach the slide track in Solara and interact with it to start your sliding. Keep up practicing on different rails to get a feel for speed and control. You will start controlling it after a few practice sessions.

Pro Tips

To earn more strategic fun on the slide rail, you can:

• Chase down, shoot, and flank on the slide... or escape to survive.
• Combine slides with crouching or jumping to make yourself a harder target.
• Deploy "Glue Wall" as a bulletproof shield to provide you an instant cover without stopping.
• Practice your stunts on slides and take screenshots to share.

If there are enemies nearby, the slide rail color will change to warn you.

Special Events and Rewards

Solar Rush Event

The Solar Rush event launches to celebrate Free Fire’s 8th anniversary alongside the OB49 update! Players who complete daily tasks and special missions will be granted tokens to unlock 5x iconic areas on the map, each featuring fun animations and surprise rewards. Plus, special anniversary tokens are available in the TV Tower as well.

Infinity Ring Event

Another highlight is the Infinity Ring event. This new event is accessible via the Infinity Station train, where players engage in team battles to earn exclusive items and buffs tied to the celebration.

Custom Rooms and New PvP Mode

Custom rooms received upgrades in the new version update:

• Room creation without room cards allowed
• An advanced room card (no cooldown) introduced
• More perks added (such as colorful titles, pinned room exposure, and team score displays)

A new PvP mode called "Shadow Ops" also debuts in Next Terra, featuring its own market, storage, rank system, and mode selection. Use "Shadow Credits" (a unique currency in Shadow Ops mode) to purchase gear and choose between easy and hard difficulties. This mode puts looting, combat, and strategic evacuation to the centre and front, featuring a time limit mechanic and match rewards like vault breaches and bounty hunts.

Character Reworks and Weapon Balances

For better gameplay balance, several character skills and weapons have been reworked for:

• Paloma’s skill now increases weapon precision after destroying glue walls instead of granting extra ammo.
• The Cord fires three bullets with lower damage but high fire rate when standing, and one bullet with high damage and medium fire rate when crouching.
• The VSS no longer causes bleeding but boasts an extremely high fire rate.
• Other weapon adjustments refine the combat meta, ensuring a balanced and engaging experience.

New Camera System and Prime hip Sneak Peek

FF OB49 update also brings a new camera system, offering preset photo templates, focus adjustment, emote sequence playbacks, and group photo features with exclusive poses. Players can use it to take photos anytime-even during parachuting or in the cabin. Sharing photos can be customized with frames and stickers, and players receive a limited-time mythic emote for trying out the feature.

Additionally, a Prime system is on the horizon, offering eight levels of exclusive privileges such as badges, avatar frames, colorful nicknames, holiday gifts, and early access to royals. Players earn prime points by obtaining diamonds, with a simple system for maintaining or regaining levels monthly.