Garena has announced the Free Fire OB52 update for January 2026, featuring a major collaboration with the anime Jujutsu Kaisen. The update includes themed skins, emotes, and events centered around characters like Yuji Itadori and Satoru Gojo. An Advance Server is expected in late December 2025 for early testing.
Overview
The OB52 update for Garena Free Fire introduces exciting new content, highlighted by a crossover with Jujutsu Kaisen. This collaboration brings anime-inspired elements into the battle royale game, promising immersive storytelling and collectibles. Based on Garena's update cycle, the rollout is anticipated around January 14, 2026, following a pattern of two-to-three-month intervals.
Key Features
The centerpiece is the "Shadows Over Bermuda" storyline, where character Kelly confronts darkness with Jujutsu Kaisen sorcerers Yuji Itadori, Megumi Fushiguro, Nobara Kugisaki, and Satoru Gojo. Players can unlock various themed items, including:
- Animated creature-style backpack skin
- Dark coffin-style loot box skin
- Stylish hand animation emote
- Wolf theme super emote, available for free upon collecting 4-5 bundles
- Animated dagger and fist melee weapon skins
- Main character half-face reveal bundle
- Exclusive costumes like Gojo's blindfold and Itadori's school uniform, plus weapon skins
Additional Updates
Beyond cosmetics, OB52 includes balance adjustments for gameplay fairness, performance optimizations, and fresh game modes. To mark the occasion, expect limited-time events, redeem codes, and login rewards. The Advance Server should open in late December 2025, allowing select players to test features ahead of the full release.
This tie-in builds on previous anime collaborations, such as those with One Punch Man and Attack on Titan, delivering detailed and authentic anime integrations to enhance player engagement.