After three years of absence, Free Fire has made a dramatic return to Indian esports—and the timing couldn't be more significant. In July 2025, Garena announced the Free Fire MAX India Cup with a ₹1 crore prize pool, marking the game's first major competitive event since its 2022 ban. This return isn't just about a game coming back—it's about millions of players, creators, and aspiring esports athletes regaining access to one of mobile gaming's most accessible competitive platforms.
For a country where 8.45 billion mobile games were downloaded in FY 2024-25, Free Fire's comeback represents more than nostalgia. It signals the evolution of India's mobile esports ecosystem, where accessibility, community, and competitive opportunity converge to create genuine career pathways for gamers across tier-2 and tier-3 cities who were previously locked out of premium gaming experiences.
Understanding Free Fire's Position in Mobile Esports
Before diving into the Indian story, it's crucial to understand what makes Free Fire unique in the global mobile esports landscape. Developed by Singapore-based Garena, Free Fire is a fast-paced battle royale game where 50 players drop onto an island and fight until only one survives. Matches typically last 10-15 minutes—significantly shorter than BGMI's 25-30 minute rounds—creating intense, accessible competitive sessions.
The 2021 Free Fire World Series became the most-watched esports event in history with over 5.4 million peak viewers, surpassing even the League of Legends World Championship. This wasn't achieved through massive marketing budgets but through genuine grassroots appeal—Free Fire connected with players in ways that premium titles couldn't.
What distinguishes Free Fire from competitors is its technical accessibility. The game runs smoothly on smartphones with just 2GB RAM and basic processors—devices costing as little as ₹8,000-10,000. This optimization opened competitive gaming to millions who couldn't afford premium smartphones or gaming PCs. While BGMI and Call of Duty Mobile require more powerful devices for optimal performance, Free Fire democratized esports by making skill, not hardware, the primary barrier to entry.
The game's character system adds strategic depth. Each of Free Fire's 50+ characters has unique active or passive abilities, creating diverse playstyles and team compositions. This character-based gameplay introduces tactical elements beyond pure shooting mechanics, rewarding strategic thinking alongside mechanical skill.
The 2022 Ban: How India Lost Its Most Accessible Esports Title
On February 14, 2022, India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology banned Free Fire alongside 53 other applications under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act. The government cited national security concerns and data privacy issues as primary reasons, though specific details remained confidential.
The ban's impact was immediate and devastating. Free Fire had approximately 40 million monthly active users in India at the time—more than half its global player base. Overnight, tens of millions of players lost access to their accounts, progress, and communities. The Indian gaming ecosystem lost one of its most vibrant competitive scenes.
For context, Free Fire was the most downloaded mobile game globally in January 2022 with 24 million installs. India represented not just a large market but the game's core audience—young players from smaller cities and towns who found in Free Fire an accessible entry point to competitive gaming.
The ban created confusion because Free Fire MAX, an enhanced version with improved graphics launched in September 2021, initially remained available. While the original Free Fire was removed from app stores, players could still access their accounts through Free Fire MAX, creating a strange limbo where the game existed but couldn't be officially downloaded in its original form.
Sea Limited, Garena's parent company, saw its shares plunge 18% in New York the day following the ban, wiping out more than $16 billion in market value. The financial impact demonstrated how central India had become to Free Fire's global success.
For three years, Indian Free Fire esports remained dormant while the game continued thriving internationally. The Free Fire World Series continued annually, Brazilian and Southeast Asian leagues flourished, and new regions developed competitive scenes—but India, once the game's largest market, was absent.
The Historic Return: Free Fire MAX India Cup 2025
In July 2025, Garena made its boldest move yet—announcing the TEZ Free Fire MAX India Cup 2025 with registration opening July 7th. Running from July 13 to September 28, the tournament carries a ₹1 crore prize pool and represents Free Fire esports' official return to India after a three-year absence.
The tournament's structure demonstrates Garena's commitment to rebuilding India's Free Fire competitive ecosystem from the ground up. Rather than immediately jumping to high-level professional competition, the India Cup creates multiple entry points for players at various skill levels:
Open qualifiers allow any team to register and compete, ensuring grassroots participation. This accessibility is crucial after three years of dormancy—many current players never experienced organized Free Fire competition before.
Regional divisions bring competition to different parts of India rather than concentrating everything in major cities. This geographic distribution recognizes that Free Fire's strength has always been its reach into smaller towns and cities where other esports struggle to penetrate.
Multiple stages create progression pathways where teams improve throughout the tournament rather than being eliminated immediately. This format helps rebuild competitive infrastructure while giving emerging teams time to develop.
NODWIN Gaming, India's premier esports tournament organizer, is handling the event's production and execution. NODWIN's involvement signals serious investment—they don't organize small tournaments. Their expertise in managing large-scale events like the Battlegrounds Mobile India Masters Series ensures professional production standards.
Akshat Rathee, NODWIN Gaming's Co-founder and Managing Director, captured the tournament's significance: "The return of Free Fire is a watershed for mobile esports in India. India's gaming market thrives on accessibility, and Free Fire's ability to run smoothly across a broad spectrum of devices makes it especially relevant for gamers nationwide."
The ₹1 crore prize pool positions the India Cup as one of India's largest mobile esports tournaments. While BGMI's top tournaments offer similar or higher prizes, Free Fire's return with such substantial rewards demonstrates Garena's confidence in reclaiming their Indian audience.
Free Fire MAX Asia Invitational 2025: India's International Comeback
Beyond domestic competition, December 2025 brings an even more significant milestone—the Free Fire MAX Asia Invitational 2025. This tournament marks the first time since 2020 that Indian teams will compete internationally in Free Fire.
The Asia Invitational features 26 teams from seven regions: Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Nepal, Vietnam, and India. The tournament splits into two competitive formats—Battle Royale (main competition) and Clash Squad (fast-paced elimination mode)—with a combined $50,000 prize pool.
Major Indian organizations have received invitations, including GodLike Esports, S8UL, Falcons, Total Gaming Esports, Head Hunters, P Esports, and DRS Gaming. These aren't just tournament participants—they're representatives of India's entire Free Fire community, carrying expectations of millions of fans who've waited years for this moment.
The Asia Invitational's timing is strategic. By December 2025, Indian teams will have had five months of competitive experience through the India Cup and domestic tournaments. This preparation time helps bridge the gap between India's three-year absence and the established competitive scenes in Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam that never stopped developing.
Indian fans were particularly disappointed when their region received no slots in the Free Fire World Series Global Finals 2025 held in November. The Asia Invitational partially addresses this exclusion, giving Indian teams international exposure and competitive experience against established powerhouses.
The tournament represents more than just competition—it's India's reintegration into the global Free Fire esports ecosystem. Success here could open doors to World Series qualification, international bootcamps, and recognition that Indian Free Fire talent can compete at the highest levels.
Why Free Fire Matters for India's Tier-2 and Tier-3 Cities
Free Fire's importance to Indian esports extends far beyond raw player numbers—it's about who those players are and where they come from. While games like BGMI and Valorant dominate tier-1 cities (Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad), Free Fire's stronghold has always been tier-2 and tier-3 cities—places like Patna, Ranchi, Lucknow, Indore, Nashik, and hundreds of smaller urban centers.
These cities represent the next wave of Indian esports growth. They have large youth populations, growing internet connectivity, and increasing smartphone adoption—but lack the economic resources for premium devices. Free Fire's optimization for budget smartphones makes it the only viable competitive gaming option for millions.
Consider the reality: a competitive BGMI or Call of Duty Mobile experience requires smartphones costing ₹15,000-25,000 with decent processors, adequate RAM, and quality displays. For families in tier-3 cities where average monthly household incomes might be ₹25,000-40,000, spending ₹20,000 on a gaming phone is unrealistic.
Free Fire runs competitively on devices costing ₹8,000-12,000. This price difference isn't marginal—it's the difference between esports being accessible or unattainable. For a 16-year-old in Gwalior or Siliguri, Free Fire might be the only path into competitive gaming that doesn't require significant family financial sacrifice.
The game's popularity in these regions created unique cultural phenomena. Gaming cafes in tier-2 and tier-3 cities centered around Free Fire, creating physical community spaces where players gathered, competed, and learned from each other. These cafes became talent incubators where naturally skilled players discovered competitive gaming.
Content creators from smaller cities built massive audiences through Free Fire. YouTubers like Total Gaming (Ajay) and Desi Gamers (Amit Sharma) rose to prominence by creating Free Fire content in Hindi, connecting with audiences who felt excluded by English-language gaming content. These creators proved you didn't need to be from Mumbai or Bangalore to succeed in gaming content creation.
Free Fire's return specifically benefits these underserved markets. The India Cup's open registration and regional structure means a talented squad from Ranchi has the same opportunity as teams from Delhi. This democratic approach to competitive gaming is essential for developing India's full esports potential rather than concentrating everything in major metros.
The Current Free Fire Esports Ecosystem in India
With Free Fire MAX esports officially back, India's competitive scene is rapidly rebuilding. Several key components are emerging:
Organized Tournament Structure
Beyond the India Cup, numerous tournament organizers are launching Free Fire MAX competitions. Small-scale daily tournaments provide entry points for new competitive players. Weekly leagues create consistent competitive rhythms. Monthly championships with increasing prize pools attract more established teams. This layered tournament structure ensures players at every skill level have appropriate competitive opportunities.
Gaming platforms like Gamehok enable grassroots tournament organization, allowing college clubs, gaming cafes, and community organizers to host professional-quality Free Fire MAX events. This decentralization is crucial—India's esports growth depends on competitions happening everywhere, not just in major cities or publisher-sponsored events.
Creator Ecosystem Resurgence
Free Fire content creators who shifted to other games during the ban are returning. This matters enormously—creators drive audience engagement, build hype around tournaments, and inspire new players to compete. Major Free Fire creators have millions of followers who've been waiting for competitive content to return.
Creators like Desi Gamers were even invited to international Free Fire events like the Esports World Cup 2024 in Riyadh, maintaining connections with the global Free Fire community even during India's competitive drought. These creator-ambassadors are now helping rebuild India's scene by streaming tournaments, analyzing competitive matches, and highlighting emerging talent.
The YouTube and streaming ecosystem around Free Fire creates economic opportunities beyond just playing professionally. Video editors, thumbnail designers, moderators, analysts, and supporting roles emerge around successful creators—each representing a viable career path connected to Free Fire esports.
Organizational Investment
Major Indian esports organizations are committing resources to Free Fire MAX. S8UL Esports, India's most followed gaming brand and four-time Esports Content Creator of the Year winner, sees Free Fire's return as crucial for creator community development. GodLike Esports, known for mobile gaming dominance, is fielding competitive rosters. Global Esports, despite their PC gaming focus, recognizes Free Fire's importance to Indian esports breadth.
These organizational investments signal confidence in Free Fire's long-term viability. Organizations don't commit coaching staff, gaming houses, and marketing resources to games they consider temporary or unstable. Their involvement indicates belief that Free Fire esports in India is sustainable and growing.
Grassroots Development
Perhaps most importantly, grassroots Free Fire competition is flourishing. College tournaments, local LAN events, gaming cafe competitions, and community-organized scrims are creating the foundation for long-term ecosystem health.
This grassroots activity is where future professional players emerge. Every Indian esports star began somewhere—usually a local tournament or college competition where they first demonstrated exceptional skill. Free Fire's accessibility means these grassroots scenes can exist in places where other games can't sustain competitive communities.
Free Fire's Competitive Gameplay and Esports Formats
Understanding Free Fire's esports appeal requires examining its competitive gameplay mechanics and tournament formats.
Battle Royale Mode
The standard competitive format features 12 teams of four players each (48 total players) dropped onto a progressively shrinking map. Teams earn points based on placement (surviving longer gives more points) and eliminations (each kill provides points). Tournaments typically feature multiple matches, with cumulative points determining final standings.
This scoring system creates interesting strategic dynamics. Aggressive teams might secure many eliminations but risk early deaths. Conservative teams might survive longer but lack elimination points. The best teams balance aggression and survival, knowing when to engage and when to reposition.
The character system adds strategic depth. Teams compose rosters considering character synergies—combining healing abilities, defensive skills, movement enhancements, and aggressive talents. Meta compositions evolve as teams discover effective combinations, creating ongoing strategic innovation.
Match pacing matters enormously. Free Fire's 10-15 minute matches mean tournaments can feature many games in reasonable timeframes, creating extensive data sets for determining true skill rather than lucky single-match outcomes. This format also maintains viewer engagement—attention spans handle multiple quick matches better than fewer, longer games.
Clash Squad Mode
Clash Squad is Free Fire's faster competitive format, featuring 4v4 team elimination matches played in best-of-seven series. Teams alternate between attacking and defending objectives, purchasing weapons and equipment each round based on earned currency.
This format appeals to different competitive sensibilities—pure tactical shooting with economy management similar to CS:GO or Valorant. Clash Squad showcases individual mechanical skill and team coordination in focused engagements rather than battle royale's strategic positioning.
The Asia Invitational 2025 features both Battle Royale and Clash Squad competitions, recognizing that different players and audiences prefer different competitive formats. This format diversity helps Free Fire esports appeal to broader audiences.
Spectator Experience
Free Fire's spectator interface is designed for esports viewing. Observer tools allow broadcasters to follow action across the map, highlight key engagements, display team positions, and provide statistical overlays. The fast match pacing keeps broadcasts energetic—viewers rarely experience the slow mid-game periods that can make other battle royales difficult to watch.
The character-based system also helps spectators understand team compositions and strategies. Seeing which characters teams select provides immediate insight into their intended playstyle, creating narrative hooks for commentators and viewers.
Comparing Free Fire to Other Indian Mobile Esports Titles
Free Fire's position in Indian esports becomes clearer when compared to other major mobile competitive games.
Free Fire vs BGMI
BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) is India's dominant mobile esports title, but it serves a different market segment. BGMI requires more powerful devices, has longer match times, and features more realistic military aesthetics. Its competitive scene is more established with larger prize pools and deeper organizational investment.
Free Fire differentiates through accessibility, faster matches, and character-based gameplay. Where BGMI appeals to players seeking tactical realism and strategic depth, Free Fire attracts those wanting quick, intense competitive sessions with lower hardware requirements.
Importantly, these games aren't directly competitive—many players enjoy both. BGMI tournaments might happen on weekends while Free Fire provides daily competitive opportunities. The games can coexist, each serving its audience while expanding India's overall mobile esports ecosystem.
Free Fire vs Call of Duty Mobile
COD Mobile represents the premium mobile shooter experience—high production values, diverse game modes, and skill-intensive gameplay. However, its technical requirements and steeper learning curve limit its accessibility compared to Free Fire.
Free Fire's simpler mechanics and lower skill floor make it more approachable for new competitive players. This accessibility creates larger competitive player bases even if the skill ceiling might be lower than COD Mobile's complex gunplay and movement systems.
Free Fire's Unique Position
Free Fire occupies a specific niche in Indian mobile esports—the most accessible competitive battle royale for resource-constrained players. This positioning isn't a weakness but a strategic strength that allows Free Fire to dominate markets other games can't effectively reach.
The game serves as an entry point to competitive gaming for millions who might eventually transition to other titles as they acquire better devices and develop gaming skills.The game serves as an entry point to competitive gaming for millions who might eventually transition to other titles as they acquire better devices and develop gaming skills. In this sense, Free Fire isn't competing with BGMI or COD Mobile but rather expanding the total addressable market for Indian mobile esports.
Challenges Facing Free Fire Esports in India
Despite the positive momentum, Free Fire's Indian esports development faces significant challenges:
Rebuilding After Three Years
Three years is an eternity in esports. During Free Fire's absence, entire player generations emerged, learned other games, and built skills in different titles. Convincing players who've spent three years mastering BGMI or Valorant to return to Free Fire requires compelling reasons beyond nostalgia.
The competitive infrastructure that existed in 2022 no longer exists—teams disbanded, organizations shifted focus, tournament organizers moved to other games, and community structures dissolved. Rebuilding requires time, investment, and sustained commitment from Garena and the broader ecosystem.
Regulatory Uncertainty
While Free Fire MAX esports has returned, the original Free Fire remains banned. This creates ongoing uncertainty—could regulations change? Might new restrictions emerge? This ambiguity makes long-term investments risky for organizations, sponsors, and players considering professional careers.
Garena has implemented user safety measures including gameplay time limits (three hours for under-18 users, six hours for adults) and spending caps (₹6,000 daily for minors). These restrictions address some regulatory concerns but also create friction that might limit engagement.
International Competitiveness Gap
Indian teams haven't competed internationally since 2020. Meanwhile, Indonesian, Brazilian, Thai, and Vietnamese teams have had five years of continuous development, international experience, and competitive evolution. India's teams are essentially rookies on the international stage, facing vastly more experienced opponents.
Closing this gap requires dedicated practice, professional coaching, international scrims, and tournament experience. Organizations must invest significantly to bring Indian Free Fire teams to competitive international standards.
Market Saturation Concerns
India's mobile esports market is increasingly crowded. BGMI dominates mindshare and prize pools. New games like Apex Legends Mobile and Warzone Mobile launch regularly. Casual competitive games like Brawl Stars and Clash Royale attract audiences. Free Fire must fight for attention, sponsorships, and player commitment in this competitive landscape.
Perception Challenges
Some in the esports community view Free Fire as less "serious" than BGMI or PC esports titles. This perception, while arguably unfair, affects sponsorship opportunities, media coverage, and cultural legitimacy. Changing these perceptions requires consistent high-quality tournaments, professional player conduct, and compelling competitive narratives.
Opportunities and Growth Potential
Despite challenges, Free Fire's Indian esports future holds enormous potential:
Massive Untapped Audience
Millions of Free Fire players exist in India who've never participated in organized esports. Even capturing a small percentage of this audience for competitive play creates a large, engaged player base. The game's accessibility means this audience is more diverse—geographically, economically, and demographically—than other esports titles.
Tier-2 and Tier-3 City Development
Free Fire can lead esports expansion into India's smaller cities in ways premium titles cannot. Building competitive infrastructure in places like Dehradun, Guwahati, Bhubaneswar, and Vijayawada creates new talent pools, audience markets, and cultural relevance.
These cities collectively represent hundreds of millions of people—far more than India's tier-1 metros. Capturing even small percentages of these populations creates sustainable competitive ecosystems.
Creator-Led Growth
Free Fire's content creator ecosystem is uniquely powerful in India. Creators like Total Gaming and Desi Gamers have audiences rivaling traditional celebrities. Their ability to drive engagement, promote tournaments, and inspire competitive participation is unmatched.
As these creators focus on Free Fire content again, their audiences follow. This creator-driven growth is more sustainable than publisher-led marketing because it's authentic, culturally resonant, and community-centered.
International Recognition Potential
India producing world-class Free Fire players would be transformative for both Free Fire esports and Indian gaming culture. If an Indian team qualifies for the Free Fire World Series and performs well, it validates the entire ecosystem and inspires the next generation.
The pathway exists—domestic tournaments build skills, Asia Invitational provides international experience, and World Series represents the ultimate goal. This progression creates clear aspirational paths for young players.
Economic Opportunities
Free Fire esports creates diverse economic opportunities beyond just playing professionally. Tournament organization, content creation, coaching, analysis, team management, marketing, graphic design, video production, and community management all represent viable careers.
In tier-2 and tier-3 cities where traditional employment options might be limited, these gaming-adjacent careers offer compelling alternatives for talented, motivated individuals.
The Role of Organizations and Platforms
India's esports organizations and platforms play crucial roles in Free Fire's development:
S8UL Esports
As India's most followed gaming brand with four consecutive Esports Content Creator of the Year awards, S8UL's Free Fire involvement signals the title's legitimacy. Co-founder Animesh Agarwal explicitly welcomes Free Fire's return, recognizing its importance for creator communities and grassroots esports.
S8UL's creator-first model fits perfectly with Free Fire's strengths. The organization's ability to elevate personalities like PayalGaming (first Indian female to win Streamer of the Year at MOBIES 2024) demonstrates how Free Fire can create opportunities for diverse voices in gaming.
GodLike Esports
GodLike's mobile gaming expertise positions them as Free Fire esports leaders. Their BGMI and COD Mobile success proves they understand mobile competitive gaming and can build winning rosters. Founder Chetan "Kronten" Chandgude's vision of mobile-first esports aligns with Free Fire's accessibility focus.
Platform Infrastructure
Platforms like Gamehok enable the decentralized tournament ecosystem Free Fire needs. By allowing anyone to organize professional-quality tournaments, these platforms democratize esports infrastructure. A college club in Ranchi can run tournaments as professionally as organizations in Mumbai.
This infrastructure is essential for Free Fire's grassroots growth. Rather than waiting for publishers or major organizations to bring tournaments to their cities, communities can create competitive opportunities themselves.
What Free Fire's Return Means for Indian Esports Broadly
Free Fire's comeback has implications beyond just one game returning:
Validation of Mobile-First Esports
Free Fire's successful return validates that Indian esports will remain predominantly mobile-focused for the foreseeable future. PC gaming requires infrastructure investments most Indians can't make. Mobile esports democratizes competitive gaming and will continue dominating India's esports landscape.
Importance of Accessibility
Free Fire demonstrates that technical accessibility isn't a limitation but a competitive advantage in developing markets. Games that run on budget devices reach larger audiences, create more competitive players, and build sustainable ecosystems.
Creator Economy Power
The creator-driven nature of Free Fire's popularity shows that authentic content creation drives gaming adoption more effectively than traditional marketing. Organizations and publishers that empower creators gain significant advantages.
Government Relations Complexity
Free Fire's ban and return highlight the complex relationship between gaming companies and Indian regulatory authorities. Success requires more than just popular games—it demands compliance with data security requirements, user safety measures, and regulatory engagement.
The Future: Where Free Fire Indian Esports Goes From Here
Looking ahead to 2026-2027, several scenarios could unfold:
Best Case Scenario
Free Fire India Cup 2025 attracts massive participation. Indian teams perform respectably at Asia Invitational. Garena commits to annual major tournaments with increasing prize pools. Organizations invest in dedicated Free Fire rosters. Creator content drives sustained audience growth. India qualifies teams for Free Fire World Series 2026.
In this scenario, Free Fire becomes India's second-largest mobile esports title (after BGMI), with thriving tier-2 and tier-3 city competitive scenes, sustainable economic opportunities for players and content creators, and genuine pathways to international competition.
Realistic Scenario
Free Fire establishes a solid but secondary position in Indian mobile esports. Regular tournaments maintain competitive interest. Tier-2 and tier-3 cities embrace Free Fire as their preferred competitive title. Creator content remains strong but doesn't quite match BGMI levels. International performance improves gradually over multiple years.
This scenario still represents success—Free Fire doesn't need to dominate Indian esports, just carve out a sustainable, growing niche serving underserved markets and player segments.
Worst Case Scenario
Initial excitement fades as infrastructure challenges persist. Prize pools remain limited compared to BGMI. Top talent shifts to other games for better opportunities. Regulatory uncertainties create ongoing friction. International competitive gap proves too large to bridge quickly.
Even this scenario isn't catastrophic—Free Fire could still maintain casual competitive scenes and content creation ecosystems even without becoming a premier esports title.
Conclusion: Free Fire's Second Chapter in India
Free Fire's return to Indian esports represents more than a game coming back—it's about accessibility, opportunity, and the democratization of competitive gaming. For millions of young Indians in smaller cities, Free Fire might be their only realistic path into esports. For content creators, it represents economic opportunity. For the broader ecosystem, it adds depth, diversity, and geographic reach.
The three-year absence makes this return feel earned rather than expected. Garena couldn't simply assume India would welcome them back—they had to make bold commitments like the ₹1 crore India Cup and international tournament inclusions. These investments signal serious intent to rebuild.
Success won't come overnight. Rebuilding competitive infrastructure, closing international skill gaps, and recapturing audience attention require years of sustained effort. But the foundation exists—massive latent player base, powerful creator ecosystem, accessible gameplay, and organizational support.
For aspiring esports players in Patna, Nashik, or Vijayawada who couldn't afford premium gaming setups, Free Fire's return means their dreams are back on the table. For the Indian esports industry, it means more tournaments, more careers, and more geographic diversity. For fans, it means more games to watch, teams to support, and storylines to follow.
Free Fire's Indian esports journey is entering its second chapter. The first chapter established the game's massive popularity and cultural resonance. This second chapter will determine whether that popularity translates into sustained competitive success, economic viability, and lasting cultural impact.
The stage is set. The tournaments are scheduled. The players are ready. Now comes the hard part—building something sustainable, inclusive, and worthy of India's massive gaming potential. If Free Fire succeeds, it won't just be a game's redemption story—it will be proof that accessible, community-driven esports can thrive anywhere, regardless of economic resources or geographic location.
And that might be the most important story in Indian esports right now.
