The OB52 update, launched on January 14, 2026, is officially titled the “Jujutsu Awakening” patch. This update isn’t just about new skins; it fundamentally changes how Free Fire is played, from the lobby size to how you move across the map.

Here are the 5 game-changing features that every survivor needs to master.

🛠️ Free Fire OB52: 5 Game-Changing Features

1. 100-Player Battle Royale Lobbies

For the first time in Free Fire history, the classic Battle Royale player count has jumped from 50 to 100 players.

The Impact: Matches are now more intense and chaotic. “Hot drops” like Peak and Clock Tower are significantly more dangerous, and third-party fights are almost guaranteed. You’ll need to adjust your survival strategy to account for the doubled enemy density.

2. New Stealth Character: Morse

The roster welcomes Morse, a character that introduces a true invisibility mechanic to the game.

The Ability (Stealth Bytes): Morse becomes nearly invisible to enemies further than 16 meters away.
The Strategic Shift: While he cannot fire while invisible, he gains a 20% speed boost. This makes him the ultimate “Flanker” or “Medic,” allowing players to revive teammates or rotate through open fields without being spotted by snipers.

3. Breakable Arsenals & Ultra Gear

The days of hunting for Arsenal Keys are over—if you’re loud enough.

The Change: You can now “force entry” into Arsenals by shooting the glass or using explosives with your squad.
The Risk: Breaking in triggers a loud alarm and a UAV that pings your exact location to every nearby player.
The Reward: Arsenals now contain Ultra Vests and Helmets, which are stronger than Level 4 gear and provide massive damage reduction against the newly buffed Marksman Rifles.

4. The “Rally Beacon” Teleportation

Coordination just got a massive buff with the introduction of the Rally Beacon.

How it Works: A player can deploy a beacon that allows teammates to “request a teleport.” Once accepted, teammates are warped to the beacon’s location after a 5-second channel.
Game-Changer: This is the perfect tool for late-game rotations. If one teammate successfully sneaks into the safe zone, they can quickly bring the entire squad to their position, bypassing gatekeepers.

5. Vehicle “Nitrous” Boost & Combat Rework

Vehicles are no longer just for transport; they are now weapons.

The Boost: All vehicles now feature a Nitrous Boost button, spiking speeds to 190 km/h for 6 seconds.
The Rework: Vehicles now explode immediately upon reaching 0 HP, but the explosion damage to the driver has been removed. This encourages players to use cars as mobile cover or “kamikaze” rams against enemy compounds.

🏮 Bonus: Bermuda High School (Peak Transformation)

In collaboration with Jujutsu Kaisen, the iconic Peak area has been completely redesigned as Bermuda High School. This new urban campus features multi-story buildings and “Cursed Energy” rifts that allow for vertical gameplay and high-tier loot drops.