Folks in the Indian Free Fire community aren't happy, even though they're one of the biggest and most enthusiastic groups of players out there. The big question is: Why aren't Indian teams included in the official global esports plans? Some people are saying that Garena just sees India as a way to make money, not as a real partner.
The Cash Cow Idea
A lot of players and experts are upset that Garena doesn't seem to put money back into the Indian region. India is always at the top when it comes to the number of active players and how much money people spend in the game, but it doesn't look like the developers are returning the favor.
Some think Garena is only interested in taking money out of the Indian market without helping the competitive scene grow. Other regions get lots of support for local tournaments and spots in big championships, but Indian teams are left out, unable to show what they can do on a global level.
The Prize Pool Problem: Game Money vs. Real Stuff
The difference in how players are treated was really clear during the recent Squid Game thing. The community was shocked by how different the rewards were between the Indian server and other servers.
In India: The winner got 46 million diamonds. That's a lot of in-game money, but it's not worth anything in the real world.
In Other Places: Winners supposedly got cool stuff like iPhones, motorcycles, and scooters.
This shows that Garena may not want to give real things to Indian players, which makes them feel like they're not getting a fair deal, even though they contribute a lot to the game's money situation.
The Lucky Wheel Thing: Not So Lucky in India?
The frustration isn't just about esports and big prizes; it's also about what happens in the game every day. Players have noticed that the rewards in events on the Indian server aren't as good as what players get in other parts of the world.
The Lucky Wheel thing is a good example. In other versions of the game, this event gives you awesome skins, rare bundles, and valuable items. But Indian players say that their version of the wheel is usually filled with not-so-great rewards, so they have to spend more money to get less value.
The Bottom Line
People are making it clear on social media that Indian players are tired of being seen as just a way to make money without getting the same respect and chances as other regions. Unless Garena fixes these issues—by investing in local esports, giving real rewards, and making the in-game money system fair—the relationship between the company and its biggest market could fall apart.
