Garena Free Fire OB50 Advance Server to drop soon? Here's the expected release date and step-by-step download guide

The long wait is finally over for the Garena Free Fire players who have been waiting for the OB50 update. In a major development, Garena is gearing up to launch the highly anticipated Free Fire OB50 Update Advance Server in July 2025.

According to InsideSport, OB50 is believed to be a golden opportunity for players to experience a plethora of new features and content that may help shape the future gameplay. But when is OB50 going to be released?

On May 21, Garena Free Fire MAX rolled out its last OB49 update on both Android and iOS devices. Along with this, the Royale Battle game also dropped major features, including the map, characters, and tweaks in the gameplay. With this, let's find out what will be in the OB50 update and how to get it.

What are Advance Server updates in a Royale Battle game?

An Advanced Server in a battle royale game, including Free Fire, is a separate test server where developers release new features and content before they are officially launched in the main game.

These updates allow a select group of players to test these new features, identify any bugs, and provide feedback to the developers.

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When is Free Fire OB50 Advance Server going to be released? (Expected Date)

The Free Fire Advance Server is a special test environment where a particular group of players gets early access to upcoming content.

With the OB50 update, Garena players can gather valuable feedback on new features, identify potential bugs and ensure a smoother official release. Well, if you are a Free Fire fan, then you should now prepare yourself to try out the new features and more.

According to current reports, the Free Fire OB50 Advance Server date is expected to be released by July 6, 2025. However, the official announcements from Garena are yet to be issued. Moreover, the reports also note that it is expected that the server will be live for approximately two weeks, from July 6th to July 20th, 2025.

Step-by-step guide to register during the open window

Access to the Garena Advance Server update is limited; hence, Garena will only open a certain number of slots, making it essential to register as soon as the registration window opens. Therefore, do not miss the chance to explore the new content.

Here's a step-by-step guide to download the Free Fire OB50 advance server:

Step 1: First, visit the official website of the game and navigate to the official Free Fire Advance server link: https://ff-advance.ff.garena.com

Step 2: Now log in via your linked Google or Facebook ID.

Step 3: Enter your name, email ID and other details via an active email ID.

Step 4: Now submit all the other details, including the 'Join Now' button, to submit your registration.

Step 5: Once you submit all the details, you will receive an activation code. You need to make sure to copy and save this code securely.

Step 6: Download the advanced server once the Free Fire OB50 server is live (expected by July 5th, 2025). While amid this, a download link for the Advance Server APK will be available.

Step 7: Finally, after following all the above-mentioned steps, you need to install the downloaded APK on your Android device. When you launch the Advance Server for the first time, you will be directed to enter your activation code.