The highly anticipated Free Fire Max OB49 update is set to release on 21st May 2025, featuring a new map, mode, gameplay enhancements, a fresh theme, events, and more features. Players will be able to download the new update from their respective app stores. Check out the Free Fire Max OB49 update patch notes below.

Free Fire Max OB49 Update Patch Notes

Welcome to Solara – A Brand New Map

Welcome to Solara, the dazzling new map that’s here to freshen up the game like a sunny breeze. With its stunning light tech aesthetics, dynamic sky that transitions from sunny to sunset, and a perfectly balanced map size, Solara is crafted for fresh combat strategies.

Explore vibrant areas like:

  • Studio

  • Fun Pair

  • Aquarium

  • Loom Town

  • Eco Drain

  • The Hub

 

Each area features unique structures and interactive elements that bring fresh ways to play and endless strategic possibilities. And don’t forget to keep an eye out—there are plenty of hidden surprises scattered across the map just waiting to be uncovered.

New Slide System

Solara also introduces the exciting new slide system:

  • You can now use glue walls while sliding

  • Slides change color to warn you of nearby enemies

  • Perfect for crossing open areas or chasing down opponents

  • Since not all slides connect key locations directly, you can use them for smart builds or clever flanking strategies

 

Bonus Tip: Swing by the TV Tower to grab some special 8th anniversary tokens — a little treat from me to you.

Solar Rush Event

  • Complete daily tasks and special missions at key locations

  • Collect tokens to unlock five iconic areas in Solara via the event page

  • Fully explore each location to 100% to trigger fun animations and surprise rewards

Infinity Station & Anniversary Event

  • Hop aboard the train at Infinity Station

  • Reach the Infinity Ring

  • Battle another team and earn exclusive Infinity items

  • Discover new event-related items and special buffs

Custom Room Updates

New advanced room card includes:

  • No cooldown

  • Any room type

  • Pinned room exposure

  • Colorful room titles

  • Special host displays

  • Public mic support

  • Team score displays

New Mode: Shadow Ops (PvP)

Introducing Shadow Ops, a new PvP mode in Next Terra with:

  • Its own market, storage, rank system, and mode selection page

  • Exclusive currency: Shadow Credits

Gameplay Balance Changes

Characters:

  • Paloma: Her skill now increases weapon precision after destroying a glue wall (no longer grants ammo)

Weapons:

Cord:

  • Fires 3 bullets with lower damage and high fire rate when standing

  • Fires 1 bullet with high damage and medium fire rate when crouching

VSS: No longer causes bleeding, now features an extremely high fire rate

Other weapon adjustments included

New Camera System

  • Interact with objects or special locations to unlock preset photo templates

  • Take pictures anytime, even during parachuting or in the cabin

  • Access the camera via the emote wheel

  • Adjust focus, choose templates, and create emote sequence playbacks

  • Earn a limited-time mythic emote by trying the camera system

Customize and share your photos with frames and stickers, or use group photo mode outside matches with exclusive pose templates

Prime System (Sneak Peek)

Coming soon: the all-new Prime System

  • Unlock by obtaining 100 diamonds

  • Features 8 levels with exclusive privileges

  • Higher level = better perks

  • Get all previous level rewards too

Perks include:

  • Exclusive badges, avatar frames, colorful nicknames

  • Holiday gifts, emotes, and more

  • Early access to royals

  • Special access to returning items

How to Level Up:

  • 1 diamond = 1 Prime Point

  • Past diamonds auto-convert to Prime Points

  • Earn any amount of Prime Points in a month to keep your level

  • Miss a month? Drop 1 level

  • Earn again to instantly return to your highest level