Players can knock down players using the weapons they collected. Once on the ground, players must search for weapons, armor, and med kits. 48 players (12 teams each one having four players) airdrop onto an island without any weapons or armor. The Free Fire World Series uses the Squad Battle Royale mode available in the video game Free Fire. The 2021 edition of the event became world's most watched esports event by peak live viewer count at the time.
Teams compete for a total prize pool of US$2 million. The Free Fire World Series ( FFWS) is the annual professional Free Fire world championship tournament hosted by Garena.