Every two months, Garena introduces regular seasonal updates for Free Fire to improve the game and introduce new characters, even new gameplay modes. The upcoming Free Fire OB33 Awakening Update seems to address bugs and revamp skills along with some new characters. You can find all information related to Free Fire OB33 Awakening Update below.
Everything you need to know about Garena Free Fire OB33 Update, FF OB33
I. Release Date of Free Fire OB33 Awakening Update
The upcoming update of Free Fire is named OB33 update and is expected to be released on March 23, 2022. Please note that no official announcement has been made to confirm this, however, looking at Garena's update patterns, it's highly likely to be the release date for it.
If the update is not released on the mentioned date, there's still a high possibility that the actual release time of the update will be around March 23. You can follow our information portal to learn about any updates related to it.
- Reference: How to download Free Fire OB33 trial version, FF OB33 Advance Server
II. Details of Free Fire OB33 Awakening Update
The upcoming OB33 update is expected to remove quite a few old features to bring something fresher. These new features will be introduced to Free Fire as soon as the update is launched.
1. New mysterious character
The Free Fire OB33 update will introduce a new mysterious character named Swordman's Wrath. This character's skill is a combination of Hayato's old Art of Blades skill and Chrono's shield, creating a shield that blocks damage from the front and expires after a single shot is fired by the player.
Additionally, according to leaked information, Free Fire OB33 will also introduce a new character named Kenta, who has appeared in previous Free Fire comics. Kenta is Hayato's bodyguard and a skilled gunman. Overall, Kenta's skills are not very strong.
- Reference: Details of the new character Kenta's skills in Free Fire
2. Character skill changes
A small note is that all character skills mentioned below by Mytour are level 1 versions and may be better at higher levels.
- A124: A124's skill will be completely 'refreshed' in the Free Fire OB33 update. A124's self-healing ability is no more. Thrill of battle is now an active skill, creating an 8m electric wave that disables opponents' skill interaction cooldown and activates any opponent's skill. This skill has cooldown times of 60 and 50 seconds, meaning players can activate it anytime.
Steffie: Previously, Steffie's skill was almost ineffective, only reducing explosive damage by 5%. Her current skill, Painted Refuge, makes her much more 'useful,' blocking all thrown objects and restoring 10% armor durability per second for allied characters, while reducing enemy bullet damage by 10%. The duration of this skill is also quite long, lasting for 20 seconds with a cooldown of 45 seconds. In many possibilities in the Free Fire OB33 update, the Painted Refuge skill might be 'restrained' and its power reduced.
Nikita: one of the weakest characters, has finally been buffed in Free Fire OB33. Her skill can now 'affect' all rifles as well, not just SMGs as before. Additionally, Nikita is equipped with a skill that increases the damage of the last 5 bullets of SMG magazines.
Rafael: Rafael's Dead Silent skill in the Free Fire OB33 update has an additional effect that makes enemies bleed faster after each successful hit. This means after knocking down an enemy, players can make them bleed after one or two more shots.
3. New Weapons
With every new update, Garena adds new types of weapons, new guns for players, and the Free Fire OB33 update is no exception. Specifically, Free Fire OB33 introduces 2 new weapons: G36 and F2000.
- G36 is similar to M4A1, with 2 firing modes that can be used in different situations. This could be the strongest weapon in this Free Fire OB33 update.
- F2000 is also an AR but not as powerful as G36. This weapon is suitable for beginners.
4. New Pet Zasil
The new pet Zasil is an axolotl, capable of replicating the player's Inhaler, Med Kit, or Repair Kit. At level 1, every time the player uses one of these items, there is a chance to receive an additional copy of that item completely for Free. Zasil's skill is considered quite weak, apart from being activation percentage-based, the skill cooldown is quite long, 120 seconds.
5. Free Character System
Players can obtain permanent free characters by completing requirements in the Link System. This opens up a great opportunity for players to strengthen their lineup without spending any money.
6. Zombie Invasion Mode
The Free Fire OB33 update also introduces a new Zombie Invasion mode, allowing players to fight against zombies and other opponents. This mode also comes with some new features, and players can choose a perk before starting. The Zombie Invasion mode could be the highlight of the Free Fire OB33 update.
7. Other Changes
- Improved Download Center: The Download Center in OB33 has been reorganized to make it easier for players to access, and it's divided into different categories such as modes, maps, etc. This allows players to choose any section to download.
- Credit Score: Garena is implementing a new system called Credit Score in Free Fire OB33, penalizing players for misconduct such as AFK, forced abandonment, harmful behavior, etc.
- Read more: Details of the Free Fire OB34 update
Regardless of what happens, fans can still hope that the new Free Fire OB33 update will have plenty to look forward to. For information, tips, and tricks on playing Free Fire, visit our Free Fire Tips & Tricks section.