Garena

Garena

https://intl.garena.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/garena/

Garena is a privately owned company headquartered in Singapore. Founded in 2009, it employs approximately 5550 people. Operating as the digital entertainment arm of its parent company, Sea Ltd, Garena functions as a developer and publisher of free online games, with its primary focus on consumer gaming.

Revenue

Founded

2009

Headcount

5,550

Headquarters

Singapore

Primary Segment

Consumer gaming

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

Garena led a USD50m investment in Shanghai Yongyue Intelligent Technology, the parent company of AI applications developer Loopit, on April 29, 2026, with participation from Matrix Partners China, Lanchi Ventures, INCE Capital, and Bairui Capital. Previously, Garena's Free Fire MAX offered redeem codes for in-game currencies and cosmetic items on April 15, 2026, following a similar release on April 14, 2026. Earlier, on April 8, 2026, Free Fire launched "Undersea Mystery," its first ocean-themed campaign, transforming gameplay with refreshed mechanics and new environments. This follows Garena's deployment of user-retention tactics in Egypt on April 7, 2026, releasing limited-time redeem codes for Free Fire to stabilize Daily Active Users amidst regional economic volatility and intensifying competition from Tencent.

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May

28th

2026

01:39

Free Fire MAX Redeem Codes May 28: Don’t Miss Exclusive Emotes, Skins, and More

Overviews: Daily redeem codes act as a morale booster for players, especially newcomers who may feel discouraged after repeated defeats in intense battle royale matches. Most rewards focus on customization and collection, allowing gamers to enhance their avatars’ appearance while maintaining fair competition across the battlefield.

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May

27th

2026

01:53

Free Fire MAX Redeem Codes For May 27: Gun Skin, Emotes & More Rewards

Overview: Regularly released redeem codes help sustain long-term engagement, ensuring that players return daily to check for new rewards. Cosmetic rewards remain the primary attraction, allowing players to personalize characters and weapons without disrupting the competitive balance of matches.

Analytics Insight

May

25th

2026

12:23

Free Fire MAX antiban tools risk permanent bans, data theft

False safety claims: Hackers embed fake protection modes in antiban panels to mislead players while altering the game's core files. Severe ban penalties: Garena’s anti-cheat can permanently suspend accounts and devices, erasing years of progress and rare items.

May

24th

2026

09:33

🎙️ Sea Limited: Can Sea 10x Again?

Sea Limited: Against All Odds The Beginnings — From Steve Jobs to Sea Limited Sea's founder and CEO, Forrest Li, is Chinese by birth but did his MBA at Stanford. In 2005, while he was still a student there, he attended a graduation ceremony at which none other than Steve Jobs delivered what would become one of the most-watched commencement speeches of all time.

May

24th

2026

01:06

Events, Emerging Tech, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, B2B Tag

Free Fire Redeem Codes: May 24, 2026

17 The Future of Free-to-Play Gaming: How Cosmetic Rewards, Live Events and Player Engagement Are Redefining Mobile Esports Free-to-play (F2P) games like Free Fire have revolutionized the gaming industry by blending accessibility with monetization strategies that reward players without demanding upfront costs.

May

19th

2026

09:35

Events, B2B Tag

How Free Fire Max players can claim JKT 48 No.1 Emote through Faded Wheel

Emotes, weapons skins, and cosmetics are some of the essential cosmetics items in Free Fire Max. These items help players to get ahead in the game and win their small battles. It also makes the gameplay more engaging.

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May

16th

2026

01:00

Events, B2B Tag

Free Fire May 2026 Update Guide: OB54, Eclipse Rise and 9th Anniversary Prep

If April was about OB53: Undersea Mystery, then May is about something more strategic: preparation. Garena’s official OB53 patch notes made April’s update all about ocean-themed gameplay, with Fishing Ponds, Bubble Airdrops, Hydro Blasters, and the Undersea Realm added to the live experience.

May

15th

2026

02:03

Free Fire MAX Redeem Codes for May 15: Grab Exclusive Bundles, Skins, & More

Overview: Active Free Fire MAX codes are valid for 24 hours. So, codes should be redeemed as soon as possible to get rewards. Each code can be redeemed only once per account. Players can’t get rewards by redeeming the same code twice.

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May

14th

2026

07:39

Financial Results, B2B Tag

Sea Limited's Q1 2026 Triumph: 30% E-Commerce Surge Signals Unstoppable Growth Momentum, Maybank Says

Sea Limited kicked off 2026 with stellar first-quarter results, exceeding Wall Street expectations across its e-commerce, gaming, and fintech arms. Maybank Investment Bank praised the performance as proof of Sea's enduring growth engine in Southeast Asia and beyond.

May

13th

2026

17:39

Capital Investment, Financial Results, Emerging Tech, Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

Sea Limited Revenue Jumps 47% to $7.1 Billion as Shopee Smashes Records in Q1 2026

Sea Limited reported explosive growth in the first quarter of 2026, with revenue soaring 46.6% year-over-year to $7.1 billion. Net income rose 6.7% to $438.2 million, while adjusted EBITDA climbed 9.3% to $1 billion, signaling sustained profitability.

May

12th

2026

13:31

Financial Results, B2B Tag

Sea Ltd (SE) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Record Revenue and Strategic Growth Initiatives

Sea Ltd (SE) reported a strong start to 2026 with over $7 billion in revenue, marking a 47% year-on-year growth, driven by record highs in Shopee's GMV, gross order volume, and revenue, with GMV growing 30% year-on-year. Shopee's VIP program saw significant growth, with total subscribers surpassing 10 million, up more than 40% from the previous quarter. Garena delivered its best quarter since 2021, with bookings up 20% and adjusted EBITDA growing 25% year-on-year. Despite strong growth, Shopee's adjusted EBITDA decreased compared to the previous year, reflecting increased investments in delivery fulfillment and user acquisition.

May

12th

2026

07:46

Financial Results, Regulatory and Legal, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

RMG ban shrinks India’s gaming industry from $6 bn to $1 bn; PUBG, Free Fire emerge as dominant players

India’s gaming industry has undergone a sharp structural reset following the August 2025 ban on real-money gaming (RMG), with the sector shrinking nearly 80% from an estimated $6 billion market to around $1 billion, according to a latest report by ICICI Securities.

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