The ban on Free Fire in India occurred in February 2022. However, Free Fire India was slated for a comeback with a planned re-entry date set for September 5, 2023, when the game was expected to be available for download again. Despite some delays and speculations, the game has been officially unbanned and relaunched as Free Fire India with new features and local content, including a partnership with Indian cricket icon MS Dhoni as brand ambassador. More recently, in 2025, there have been confirmations about the official return of Free Fire to India after 3.5 years of ban. Major events like the Free Fire Max India Cup 2025 tournament were announced to celebrate its relaunch, indicating that Free Fire has indeed made its comeback in India by 2025.
