The recognition highlights Free Fire’s enduring appeal and its journey towards a decade of bringing players together around the world
Singapore, November 12 2026 – Garena Free Fire has been named ‘On-going Mobile Game of the Year’ at the GamingonPhone Awards 2026, recognising its continued success in delivering fresh experiences and keeping players engaged nearly a decade after its launch.
The sixth edition of the GamingonPhone Awards was held on October 28 in Bangkok, Thailand, bringing together over 250 industry professionals to celebrate achievements across the mobile gaming industry. The ceremony honoured games, developers, publishers, and industry leaders across 28 categories.
Since its launch in 2017, Free Fire has grown into a global gaming franchise, shaped by the passion of its players and the dedication of its teams around the world. Through new gameplay experiences, collaborations with globally recognised franchises, and a thriving esports ecosystem, Free Fire has continued to give players new reasons to return and enjoy the game.
With its 10th anniversary approaching in 2027, Free Fire looks forward to celebrating a decade of unforgettable moments with the players who have made this journey possible, while sharing more of what’s to come in the year ahead.
Find out more about the GamingonPhone Awards 2026 at https://gamingonphone.com/awards/gpa-2026/.
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Free Fire can be downloaded on both the App Store and Google Play.
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.
