Published 17:33 IST, September 4th 2020

Tencent share in Garena Free Fire: How is Tencent linked with Garena?

Tencent is one of the most popular video game companies in the world with an impressive portfolio of titles. Read on to learn about its ties with Garena.

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With the Indian government’s most recent crackdown on Chinese-linked mobile apps, more and more gamers in the country have been growing concerned about the origin of their favourite game titles. The IT Ministry has targeted a number of mobile games with its latest ban, including the likes of PUBG Mobile due to its links with Chinese tech giant Tencent.

Also Read | Can PUBG Break Partnership With Tencent To Avoid Ban In India?

While PUBG loyalists are now taking to their social media handles to convince game officials to break their ties with the Chinese technology conglomerate, they also seem curious to learn about other major gaming studios and publishers who may have some ties with Tencent. This is because they feel that any association with Tencent could further impact more such popular titles if the government continues to target Chinese-linked games in the future.

One such game that comes to mind is Garena Free Fire which also enjoys a decent following in India. Free Fire has been published by Singapore-based company Garena.

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Tencent share in Free Fire

Garena is the digital entertainment arm of Sea Limited, a subsidiary of Tencent. Garena has also entered an agreement with Tencent, which allows it to publish Tencent’s mobile and PC games in countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand. Tencent isn't involved with the development or publishing of Garena Free Fire, however, it owns 25.6% of shares at Sea Limited.

Tencent is one of the biggest companies in the video games industry. It has links with some of the largest video game studios and publishers around the world.

Also Read | How Much Did Tencent Earn From PUBG Mobile In Recent Months?

Is Free Fire banned in India?

No, Free Fire has not been banned in the country with the government's latest move against Chinese apps.

Chinese apps banned

Here's a list of 118 Chinese apps banned in India:

APUS Launcher Pro - Theme, Live Wallpapers, Smart
APUS Launcher - Theme, Call Show, Wallpaper, HideApps
APUS Security - Antivirus, Phone Security, Cleaner
APUS Turbo Cleaner 2020- Junk Cleaner, Anti-Virus
APUS Flashlight - Free & Bright
Cut Cut - Cut Out & Photo Background Editor
Baidu
Baidu Express Edition
FaceU - Inspire your Beauty
ShareSave by Xiaomi: Latest gadgets, amazing deals
CamCard - Business Card Reader
CamCard Business
CamCard for Salesforce
CamOCR
InNote
VooV Meeting - Tencent Video Conferencing
Super Clean - Master of Cleaner, Phone Booster
WeChat reading
Government WeChat
Small Q brush
Tencent Weiyun
Pitu
WeChat Work
Cyber Hunter
Cyber Hunter Lite
Knives Out-No rules, just fight!
Super Mecha Champions
LifeAfter
Dawn of Isles
Ludo World-Ludo Superstar
Chess Rush
PUBG MOBILE Nordic Map: Livik
PUBG MOBILE LITE
Rise of Kingdoms: Lost Crusade
Art of Conquest: Dark Horizon
Dank Tanks
Warpath
Game of Sultans
Gallery Vault - Hide Pictures And Videos
Smart AppLock (App Protect)
Message Lock (SMS Lock)-Gallery Vault Developer Team
Hide App-Hide Application Icon
AppLock
AppLock Lite
Dual Space - Multiple Accounts & App Cloner
ZAKZAK Pro - Live chat & video chat online
ZAKZAK LIVE: live-streaming & video chat app
Music - Mp3 Player
Music Player - Audio Player & 10 Bands Equalizer
HD Camera Selfie Beauty Camera
Cleaner - Phone Booster
Web Browser & Fast Explorer
Video Player All Format for Android
Photo Gallery HD & Editor
Photo Gallery & Album
Music Player - Bass Booster - Free Download
HD Camera - Beauty Cam with Filters & Panorama
HD Camera Pro & Selfie Camera
Music Player - MP3 Player & 10 Bands Equalizer
Gallery HD
Web Browser - Fast, Privacy & Light Web Explorer
Web Browser - Secure Explorer
Music player - Audio Player
Video Player - All Format HD Video Player
Lamour Love All Over The World
Amour- video chat & call all over the world.
MV Master - Make Your Status Video & Community
MV Master - Best Video Maker & Photo Video Editor
APUS Message Center-Intelligent management
LivU Meet new people & Video chat with strangers
Carrom Friends: Carrom Board & Pool Game-
Ludo All-Star - Play Online Ludo Game & Board Games
Bike Racing: Moto Traffic Rider Bike Racing Games
Rangers Of Oblivion: Online Action MMO RPG Game
Z Camera - Photo Editor, Beauty Selfie, Collage
GO SMS Pro - Messenger, Free Themes, Emoji
U-Dictionary: Oxford Dictionary Free Now Translate
Ulike - Define your selfie in trendy style
Tantan - Date For Real
MICO Chat: New Friends Banaen aur Live Chat karen
Kitty Live - Live Streaming & Video Live Chat
Malay Social Dating App to Date & Meet Singles
Alipay
AlipayHK
Mobile Taobao
Youku
Road of Kings- Endless Glory
Sina News
Netease News
Penguin FM
Murderous Pursuits
Tencent Watchlist (Tencent Technology
Learn Chinese AI-Super Chinese
HUYA LIVE – Game Live Stream
Little Q Album
Fighting Landlords - Free and happy Fighting Landlords
Hi Meitu
Mobile Legends: Pocket
VPN for TikTok
VPN for TikTok
Penguin E-sports Live assistant
Buy Cars-offer everything you need, special offers and low prices
iPick
Beauty Camera Plus - Sweet Camera & Face Selfie
Parallel Space Lite - Dual App
Chief Almighty: First Thunder BC
MARVEL Super War NetEase Games
AFK Arena
Creative Destruction NetEase Games
Crusaders of Light NetEase Games
Mafia City Yotta Games
Onmyoji NetEase Games
Ride Out Heroes NetEase Games
Yimeng Jianghu-Chu Liuxiang has been fully upgraded
Legend: Rising Empire NetEase Games
Arena of Valor: 5v5 Arena Games
Soul Hunters
Rules of Survival

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Updated 20:24 IST, September 4th 2020

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