Free Fire OB44 update is now live: Here's how to install it

After hosting the Advanced Server in March, Garena finally launched the OB44 update for Free Fire this week. The update brings new content such as Villian conquest, a new character, and the dragon boss Mechadrake. These are the key updates that the patch brings. There are also several other changes that you can experience once you install the OB44 update. But how does one install the latest update? We will show you exactly that in this article.

How to install the OB44 update on Android

The OB44 update can be installed from the PlayStore on Android. That said, users do not have to download anything from outside the official store. Follow the steps below to update.

Step 1: Open the Google Play Store on your Android smartphone.

Step 2: Search for Free Fire in the top search bar.

Step 3: You should now see the game in the results. Tap on it to open the game listing.

Step 4: Now, There should be an option to update. Tap on it and wait for it to update.

Step 5: Once, updated, open the game and you should see all the new changes.

How to install the OB44 update on iOS

iPhone users can download the OB44 update from the App Store. Again, there’s no need for additional downloads or workarounds. Follow the steps below to update the game.

Step 1: Open the App Store on your iPhone.

Step 2: Search for Free Fire in the top search bar.

Step 3: Tap on the Free Fire game.

Step 4: Tap on Update.

Step 5: Open the game after updating and the fresh patch should be installed.

If, for some reason, you do not have the game installed on your smartphone, you need to download it. Head to Play Store on Android and App Store on iOS. Search for Free Fire and install the game.

What’s special about the Free Fire OB44 update?

The Free Fire OB44 update brings there major changes. Starting with a new Battle Royale mode dubbed Villian Conquest. In this mode, players will fight against villains from another world who will randomly invade the game. This is specifically for the Bermuda map. Those who defeat villains will earn rewards and get a chance to fight Mechadrake, the dragon boss.

Mechadrake trial is coming with the new update. But what’s that? Mechadrake trail will have a mighty dragon that hovers over the sky and seeks to see the treasure of players that they earn in the new Villian Conquest. He will also airdrop rewards for players.

Further, the update brings a new character dubbed Kairos, a Special Forces soldier with excellent combat skills and a strong military background, as revealed by Garena. The new agent will debut in the Paradox event.

Other than this, there are some other changes such as new character adjustments for available characters like Tatsuya, Santino, Joseph, Nikita, Ryden, Caroline, and Kapella. Players can also experience the Zombie Hunt map, which is coming back.