Free Fire Characters Evolution: Complete History of All Characters from 2017 to 2025

Hello friends! Welcome to our blog, where today we’ll talk about the evolution of Free Fire characters. August 23, 2017, was the day Free Fire stepped into India and created a storm in the gaming world. At that time, the first character of the game was so unique that everyone was amazed to see it. But as time went on, Garena made changes to the game and added new characters. So let’s dive into this blog and understand the complete story of Free Fire’s character evolution, and how this game grew from a small beginning to becoming the number one game in the world!

Screenshot of a old free fire game interface showing first character and menu on the screen.

The Early Days: Adam and Eve

When Free Fire was launched, the game had only two default characters – Adam and Eve. These were basic characters with no special skills. But soon Garena realized that if the game had to become popular, it needed something new.

April 2018: Entry of Four New Characters

In April 2018, Garena introduced four new characters that completely changed the vibe of the game. These were:

Kelly: Known for her running speed. She ran faster than others, making her popular among rushers.
Olivia: If you revived your teammate with Olivia, they instantly got 50 HP. This was a game-changer at that time.
Andrew: Strengthened your vest and reduced incoming damage by 10%.
Ford: Reduced zone damage by 20%, making him a favorite for defensive players.

Kelly in a yellow jumpsuit holding a AWM rifle

A free fire anderw character in a blue vest with "LLPD" badge standing against a transparent background.

These four brought new life into Free Fire and gave players the chance to try different play styles.

The Start of Evolution in 2018

In 2018, Garena added more new characters, making the game more exciting. Let’s go month by month:

April 2018 – Nikita: Reloaded SMG guns 30% faster, perfect for rapid fire.
May 2018 – Maxim: Used medkits faster, still a favorite for many players.
June 2018 – Kla: A beast! His punches were so deadly that three punches or one headshot were enough to finish enemies. Remember those factory fist fights? Everyone would land there with Kla. But today, the factory stands empty.
July 2018 – Paloma: Allowed extra ammo and medkits in the bag.
August 2018 – Wukong: Free Fire’s first active skill character. It turned you into a bush, making you invisible to enemies. Earlier, its cooldown was long, but now it activates instantly when you knock someone.
September 2018 – Miguel: Gave 80 EP per kill, now upgraded to 200 EP.
October 2018 – Caroline: Increased movement speed by 8% while using a shotgun, now 16%.
December 2018 – Antonio: Started Clash Squad matches with 235 HP (35 extra). Now his skill has been changed into shield points.

free fire nikita character in a stylish black vest, white blouse, capri pants, and high heels.

free fire maxim in a casual outfit with a cap, leather jacket, red hoodie, ripped jeans, and sneakers.

By the end of 2018, Free Fire had 15 characters. But still, Garena didn’t achieve the success it wanted. In front of PUBG’s popularity, Free Fire lagged behind. Garena now needed something big.

2019: The Free Fire Revolution

In 2019, Garena decided to take the game to new heights with new characters and collaborations. Let’s take a look:

January 2019 – Moco: Still popular today. Tagged enemies to reveal their location.
May 2019 – Laura: A blessing for sniper players. Her accuracy was so strong that even missed shots turned into hits.
June 2019 – Rafael: Called the Silent Killer. Worked like a silencer, hiding your location.
July 2019 – Hayato: His look and power made him the most popular character at the time.
August 2019 – A124: Second active skill character, converted EP to HP. Highly used in Clash Squad.
September 2019 – Shani: Automatically upgraded vests, from level 2 to 3, and 3 to 4.
October 2019 – Joseph: Moved faster after taking damage, loved by rushers.
October 2019 – Notora: Restored 5 HP every 2 seconds while in a vehicle.

December 2019: The DJ Alok Craze

At the end of 2019, Garena collaborated with Brazilian musician DJ Alok, and this turned out to be a game-changer for Free Fire. His skill was so powerful that everyone wanted to buy him. He not only healed himself but also gave HP to teammates. The craze was so high that people even lost their IDs while trying to get diamonds for him. This collaboration pushed Free Fire to new heights of popularity. By the end of 2019, the game had 26 characters, and its growth had begun.

2020: Free Fire’s Golden Year

In 2020, Free Fire achieved the impossible. During the lockdown, the game exploded worldwide. New characters and collaborations made it the number one game.

February 2020 – Steffie: An active skill character who created a zone that blocked grenade damage and auto-repaired vests.
March 2020 – Jota: A blessing for shotgun and SMG users. Restored 40 HP per kill.
June 2020 – Clu: Detected enemy locations.
July 2020 – Luqueta: Gave 18 HP per kill, raising total HP up to 235.
September 2020 – Dasha: Reduced firing recoil while moving and reduced fall damage.
October 2020 – K (KSHMR collaboration): Converted EP to HP, a strong competitor to DJ Alok, widely used in ranked.
December 2020 – Chrono (Cristiano Ronaldo collaboration): Free Fire’s costliest collab. Created a shield where you could shoot enemies, but they couldn’t shoot you. However, his skill had to be nerfed later.

By the end of 2020, Free Fire had 36 characters, but DJ Alok, K, and Chrono were the most popular. These characters helped Free Fire become the number one game in the world. Over the years, Free Fire has continued to introduce new characters, and as of September 2025, the game now features a total of 61 characters.

What’s Next?

The evolution of Free Fire characters doesn’t stop here. Garena has continued adding new characters and collaborations that made the game even more exciting. In the next part, we’ll explore the rest of the characters, their skills, and the detailed success story of Free Fire.

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