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Garena Free Fire Max OB33 update has gone live and added a lot of new major features to the game. Along with a new credit system and an improved reporting system to combat toxicity, the new Character Link System has also been implemented. Free Fire Max also introduced a new character, introduced reworks to certain characters and balance changes to others. OB33 added another weapon to the gun collection, some weapon adjustments and other minor changes. This update is a huge one for Free Fire fans and includes a new way for players to unlock all Free Fire characters without diamonds. Here are all the changes in the Free Fire Max OB33 Patch Notes.
Free Fire Max OB33 Patch Notes: Ways to combat toxicity
Garena is introducing a Credit System that rewards players for good behavior and punishes players for going AFK, throwing games, verbal abuse and force quitting. Garena said "We have long believed that Survivors who give a helping hand and keep their attitudes positive should be recognized and honored, and rightfully so, those who flame and quit should be punished. We can proudly announce that our vision is now a reality."
Player accounts which have been reported for bad behavior will get a 1 to 4 point deduction. Players who regularly behave negatively will get extra deductions. Those players who score below 90 will get a ban from CS-Ranked and going below 80 will lead to a BR-Ranked ban.
Players who consistently behave well will earn 1 to 2 credit points per game and shall be able to unlock prizes.
Report System Improvements
The Free Fire Reporting System also has a few changes. You can now report another player in your match history page, or in CS mode scoreboards. Garena has also increased the list of reasons for your purpose of reporting. You will now be able to track your report progress as well. Players can now also report inappropriate voice chat calls. This feature is added to the current mute button.
These new systems will go live on 25th March, so players should expect another minor update.
Unlock All Free Fire Characters Through Garena’s New Link System For Free
Free Fire is implementing a new Link System that allows you to unlock all Free Fire characters without diamonds. The new system allows players to ‘link’ themselves to a certain character. Players can obtain free Characters by playing games in any mode. Here is how you can use this system:
Step 1: Select a character to link with.
Step 2: Confirm that you want to link to the character.
Step 3: Complete the missions and fill the progress bar.
Step 4: Claim the Character once it is ready.
There's a limit to the LINK points players get per day. Note that all Characters prior to this patch update will be included in the LINK system.
Garena adds a new Character to Free Fire MAX and other character changes
Kenta’s active ability is called Swordsman's Wrath, when activated Kenta puts his weapon down and generates a shield before him. Teammates behind his shield will benefit from its partial damage negation. Kenta is a great front-line character, and will be sure to help your team break through heavy fire.
Swordsman's Wrath:
Swordsman's Wrath forms a frontal shield of 5m width that reduces 50% weapon damage coming from the front. Lasts for 2/3/3.5/4/4.5/5s and resets after firing a shot. Cooldown: 210/200/190/180/170/160s
Reworks
A124
A124’s old ability to convert EP to HP has been reworked. Now her skill disables enemy skills and interrupts their interaction countdowns. Any skills and countdowns will be stopped by her powerful skill zone.
Thrill of Battle:
Unleashes an 8m electromagnetic wave that disables enemies' skill activation and interrupts their interaction countdown. Lasts for 20/22/24/26/28/30s. Cooldown: 100/90/80/70/60/50s.
Nikita
Reload speed is no longer affected by gun types. SMG causes more damage when in its last shots.
Firearms Expert:
Reload speed increases by 14/16/18/20/22/24%. For SMGs, the final 6 rounds of the clip deals 10/12/14/16/18/20% more damage.
Steffie
Steffie’s ability now blocks grenades and restores armor durability.
Painted Refuge:
Create a 4m area that blocks throwables. Allies in the area will restore 10% armor durability every second and ammo damage taken from enemies will reduce by 10/12/14/16/18/20%. Lasts for 10/11/12/13/14/15s. Cooldown: 115/110/105/100/95/90s. Effects do not stack.
Balancing Changes
Caroline
Caroline has faster movement speed carrying shotguns.
Agility:
When holding a shotgun, movement speed increases by 3/4/5/6/7/8% -> 6/7/8/9/11/13%
Otho
Otho has wider vision after kills.
Memory Mist:
After eliminating an enemy, the positions of other enemies within 25/30/35/40/45/50m -> 25/35/45/55/65/75m of the elimination spot will be revealed. Info will be shared with teammates for 4s -> 6s.
Rafael
Rafael has faster bleeding speed when knocking down enemies.
Dead Silent:
When using Snipers and Marksman Rifles, the firing sound is silenced and successful shots can cause enemies to bleed 20/23/27/32/38/45% -> 40/50/60/70/80/90% faster.
Thiva
Thiva's help-up speed and HP recovery have been increased.
Vital Vibes:
Rescue (help-up) speed increases by 10/13/16/19/22/25% -> 15/18/21/24/27/30%. Upon a successful rescue, the user recovers 15/20/25/30/35/40HP -> 25/30/35/40/45/50HP in 5s.
Garena Free Fire MAX OB33: Battle Royale Changes
Garena has added new In-game Missions to their mobile battle royale:
Hit List missions: Purchase from the Vending Machine using FF Coins. Eliminate target within time limit.
Supply Run missions: Obtain for free on the map. Reach specified location within time limit.
All Ultimate Weapons are upgradeable now (3 stages) using the Upgrade Chip, except for airdrop ones
Weapons upgradeable via the Upgrade Chip:
VSS
MP5
M60
M4A1
M14
Kar98k
PLASMA
FAMAS
New Weapon and other weapon balance changes:
The new weapon G36, paired with the unique firing mode switch feature, offers an all-encompassing experience, sufficiently covering the needs for short-ranged and mid-ranged battles. The Switch firing mode lets the G36 toggle between Assault, short-ranged mode and Range, mid-ranged mode
Assault stats:
Base Damage: 26
Rate of Fire: 0.096
Magazine: 30
Range stats:
Base Damage: 33
Rate of Fire: 0.15
Magazine: 30
Weapon Adjustments
M4A1: Effective range -4%
SCAR: Effective range +5%
M249: Effective range -3%
FAMAS: Effective range -2%
XM8: Effective range +5%
AN94: Effective range +4%
AUG: Effective range +6%
Kar98k：Gun switch time +20%
UMP: Effective range -3%, movement speed when firing -10%, stability -7%
MP5: Effective range -10%, damage +10%
VSS: Effective range -15%
MP40：Stability +15%, movement speed when carrying +15%, movement speed when firing +10%
Thompson: Effective range -3%
Mini Uzi: Effective range -8%
MAC10: Effective range -4%
M1014: Effective range -16%, reload speed +30%
M1873: Effective range -15%
SPAS12: Effective range -8%, reload speed +10%
M1887: Effective range -12%, damage +8%, movement speed when carrying +5%
MAG-7: Effective range -15%, damage +4%, stability +10%
Charge Buster: Effective range -10%, damage +5%
M1887-X: Added new muzzle accessory slots
Free Fire MAX OB33 Update: Gameplay and Other Optimizations
Players can now toggle and customize vibrations in the settings page.
Post-Game Results Enhancements.
Post-game results page now displays more data and stats.
FF coins now shows up on the HUD display in BR mode.
Your death location will be shown on map to let you quickly get equipments after revival in BR mode.
Airdrop vending machine can be accessed from all angles.
Minimap now prioritizes the display of vending machine revival points over player locations.
Optimized Healing Weapon interactions. Players may now easily recognize low-health teammates, who will be blinking with a red light on your team list.
The effectiveness of Healing Weapon reduces as players are exposed to the play zone for a longer period of time.
Exact number of stars for Master is now shown in in-game scoreboards.
Player info displays longer in CS loading screen, also added a new loading screen to CS mode.
Fixed a bug where players revive with gloo walls automatically in Training Grounds.
The invitation list now allows for alias to be added and edited.
Optimized the radar chart algorithm in personal info page, making it more reflective of the player’s stats.
Optimized radar chart algorithm in CS mode.
Events page can now be opened in preset teams page.
Optimized the animation in mode selection page.
CS Cup invitations now show up in the lobby.
Reduced the cost of pet level-ups.
Optimized matchmaking for shorter queue time.
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