The eagerly awaited Free Fire OB49 update will launch on May 21, 2025, bringing a brand-new map, a new gameplay mode, various improvements, a fresh theme, exciting events, and additional features. Players can download the update through their app stores. Below are the detailed patch notes for the Free Fire OB49 update.
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Table of contents
Introducing Solara – A Brand-New Map
Say hello to Solara, a vibrant new map designed to invigorate the game like a breath of fresh air. Featuring stunning light technology visuals, a dynamic sky that shifts from bright daylight to a warm sunset, and a well-balanced size, Solara encourages new combat tactics.
Discover lively locations such as:
- Studio
- Fun Pair
- Aquarium
- Loom Town
- Eco Drain
- The Hub
Each zone offers unique buildings and interactive elements that provide fresh gameplay opportunities and strategic depth. Be sure to explore thoroughly — hidden secrets await discovery throughout the map.
New Slide Mechanic
Solara brings an exciting sliding system with these features:
- Ability to use glue walls while sliding
- Slide colors change to alert you of nearby enemies
- Ideal for crossing open terrain or pursuing foes
Since slides don’t always link main areas directly, you can use them for clever building and flanking tactics.
Pro Tip: Visit the TV Tower to collect special tokens celebrating the 8th anniversary — a little gift from the developers.
Solar Rush Event
- Complete daily challenges and special missions at key points
- Gather tokens to unlock five iconic Solara locations via the event page
- Fully explore each area to trigger entertaining animations and unlock surprise rewards
Infinity Station & Anniversary Event
- Board the train at Infinity Station
- Reach the Infinity Ring
- Face off against rival teams to earn exclusive Infinity-themed items
- Discover new event-specific gear and buffs
Custom Room Enhancements
The new advanced room card offers:
- No cooldown period
- Supports all room types
- Pinned room visibility
- Colorful room names
- Special indicators for hosts
- Public microphone support
- Team scoreboards
New Mode: Shadow Ops (PvP)
Introducing Shadow Ops, a fresh PvP mode set in Next Terra featuring:
- Dedicated market, storage, ranking system, and mode selection screen
- Unique currency called Shadow Credits
Gameplay Balance Adjustments
Characters
- Paloma: Her skill now boosts weapon accuracy after breaking a glue wall (ammo bonus removed)
Weapons
- Cord:
- Fires 3 lower-damage, rapid shots when standing
- Fires 1 high-damage, medium-rate shot when crouching
- VSS: Bleeding effect removed, replaced with an extremely fast fire rate
Additional weapon tweaks have also been applied.
New Camera System
- Interact with objects or special areas to unlock preset photo templates
- Capture photos anytime, even during parachuting or inside the cabin
- Access the camera through the emote wheel
- Adjust focus, select templates, and create emote-based photo sequences
- Earn a limited-time mythic emote by trying the camera
- Customize photos with frames and stickers
- Use group photo mode outside matches with exclusive poses
Prime System (Sneak Peek)
Coming soon: The brand-new Prime System
- Unlock by collecting 100 diamonds
- Features 8 levels with exclusive rewards
- Higher levels grant better perks
- All rewards from previous levels are also included
Perks include:
- Exclusive badges, avatar frames, colorful nicknames
- Holiday gifts, emotes, and more
- Early access to royal events
- Special access to returning items
How to Level Up
- Each diamond equals 1 Prime Point
- Diamonds earned before launch automatically convert to Prime Points
- Earning any Prime Points in a month maintains your level
- Missing a month drops your level by one
- Earning again restores you to your highest achieved level
