The first episode will premiere on December 5, with Alok joining the anime’s production team for a panel before taking the stage for a live performance
Singapore, October 30 2026 – Garena is bringing Free Fire: Daybreak to CCXP26 in São Paulo, Brazil, where the anime’s first episode will make its world premiere on December 5. The special screening will give audiences their first look at the anime ahead of its global release in Spring 2027, followed by a Free Fire: Daybreak panel featuring members of the anime’s production team and DJ and producer Alok.
From December 3 to 6, visitors can also experience the worlds of Free Fire and Daybreak through activities at the Free Fire booth, with more to be revealed closer to the event.
Free Fire enters a new chapter with Daybreak
Free Fire: Daybreak marks a new expansion of Garena Free Fire into anime. Produced by Garena in partnership with KADOKAWA CORPORATION and animated by studio Candy Box, the series brings familiar Free Fire characters into a new original story.
Directed by Ken Takahashi, with scripts by Hotaru Asafuji and music by Koji Fujimoto, Free Fire: Daybreak follows Kelly, Hayato, and Moco in the futuristic city of New Dawn, controlled by the Horizon Corporation. There, Kelly finds herself drawn into a conspiracy and discovers a newfound superpower.
At CCXP26, members of the production team will share more about the making of Free Fire: Daybreak. Alok, who has been a character in Free Fire since 2019 and remains one of the game’s most popular characters, will also join the panel to discuss his special appearance in the first episode and his contribution to the series’ music. Following the panel, Alok will take the stage for a live performance.
“Premiering Free Fire: Daybreak at CCXP ahead of its global release would already be a remarkable experience on its own. Doing it with Alok, who besides being a part of the game has contributed to the anime’s soundtrack and will perform at the festival on the same day, takes this convergence of games, anime, and music even further. This is exactly the kind of experience we want to give CCXP audiences,” says Thiago Romariz, Director of Products at CCXP.
CCXP26 will take place from December 3 to 6, at São Paulo Expo (Rod. dos Imigrantes, KM 1.5 – São Paulo, SP). Fans can visit the official CCXP26 website for more information on the event and how to attend.
Free Fire can be downloaded on both the App Store and Google Play.
©Garena, KADOKAWA HOLDINGS ASIA / Free Fire Anime Project.
About CCXP
CCXP is the world’s biggest pop culture festival. The event, conceived and produced by Omelete Company, has welcomed more than 2.2 million people across all its São Paulo editions, one CCXP Tour edition in Recife, and an international edition — CCXP Cologne — in Germany. Through two digital events under the CCXP Worlds banner, the brand reached an audience of over 7.5 million users across 139 countries. In 2026, CCXP held its third edition in Mexico, and in 2027 it is set to arrive in South Korea. Beyond its numbers and records, CCXP is something much greater: it is a feeling. A place of belonging and freedom, providing unforgettable experiences for those who attend and making a positive impact on society — all captured in the one word that defines the festival’s essence: epic.
About Alok
Alok is a globally renowned, Latin GRAMMY-nominated artist and philanthropist, a headliner at the world’s most important festivals, from electronic music to cross-cultural stages, with the second-largest Instagram following of any electronic artist, boasting over 29 million fans. He has been a character in Free Fire since 2019 and remains one of the most popular in the game. His influence spans across music, art, gaming, and culture, matched with a deep personal commitment to environmental and humanitarian initiatives.
About KADOKAWA CORPORATION
KADOKAWA CORPORATION develops a wide range of entertainment, including publications, videos, games, Web services, education, and operating IP experiential facilities such as TOKOROZAWA SAKURA TOWN. By utilizing technology, KADOKAWA CORPORATION implements a global media mix strategy, focusing on stable Intellectual Property (IP) creation and delivering it to the world in a variety of forms.
About Garena
Garena is a leading global online games developer and publisher. Free Fire, its self-developed mobile battle royale title, is the most downloaded mobile game in its genre for seven consecutive years, according to Sensor Tower App Performance Insights. The title has also ranked as the world’s most downloaded mobile game across multiple years since 2019.
Garena is run by passionate gamers and has a unique understanding of what gamers want. It exclusively licenses and publishes hit titles from global partners – such as Arena of Valor and Call of Duty: Mobile – in selected markets globally. Garena champions social and entertainment experiences through games, enabling its communities to engage and interact. Garena is also a leading esports organiser and hosts some of the world’s biggest esports events.
Garena is a part of Sea Limited (NYSE:SE), a global technology company. In addition to Garena, Sea’s other core businesses include its e-commerce arm, Shopee, and digital financial services arm, Monee. Sea’s mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology.
