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As part of the partnership, Samsung will provide sponsored devices for the finalists of the next two Free Fire World Series Southeast Asia tournaments.
Free Fire publisher Garena announced on Wednesday (August 14) that it has entered a multi-season partnership with smartphone giant Samsung Electronics for the Free Fire World Series (FFWS) Southeast Asia, with Samsung providing the official smartphones for the finalists in the FFWS Southeast Asia 2024 Fall and 2025 Spring tournaments.
The finalists for the next two FFWS Southeast Asia events will be equipped with the Galaxy S24 Ultra, one of Samsung’s latest flagship devices. This new regional partnership for Samsung in the Southeast Asian Free Fire scene follows recent tie-ups with local leagues in Indonesia and Brazil, which also saw the finalists receiving sponsored devices alongside the launch of co-branded packages and skins.
Garena and Samsung have positioned the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra as the premier device for Free Fire pros, with the smartphone boasting an immersive viewing experience on its 6.8-inch display alongside efficient performance from its 1-120 Hz adaptive refresh rates, and an optimal thermal control system.
“We are committed to providing outstanding gaming experiences to passionate gamers and are excited to announce our collaboration with Garena for the next two seasons of the Free Fire World Series Southeast Asia. We trust that this partnership will offer an epic gaming experience and fulfil the Galaxy brand's pledge of 'Life opens up with Galaxy',” VP Jung Suh, Head of Digital Commerce of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics said in a press release.
FFWS SEA 2024 Fall kicks off
The latest Garena-Samsung partnership notably prefaces the upcoming FFWS Southeast Asia 2024 Fall, which will kick off on August 16 with its online Knockout Stage and will conclude with a live final stage from October 11 to 13 in Surabaya, Indonesia.
The FFWS Southeast Asia 2024 Fall features 18 teams from across Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Malaysia fighting for the lion's share of a $300,000 prize pool, with the finalists receiving sponsored devices from Samsung and the Top 8 finishers also earning spots in the FFWS Global Series 2024.
The list of participating teams in FFWS Southeast Asia Fall 2024 include five teams each from Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam as well as three teams from Malaysia. Here's the full list of teams competing in the event:
- Thailand: Buriram United Esports, Team Falcons, Twisted Minds, All Gamers Global, Attack All Around
- Indonesia: EVOS Divine, RRQ Kazu, Indostars, Bigetron Delta, ONIC Olympus
- Vietnam: P Esports, WAG, Heavy, GOW Esports, HUA Esports
- Malaysia: EXPAND, TODAK, TEAM VAMOS
FFWS Southeast Asia 2024 Fall will be broadcast live on multiple streaming platforms, including YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok. Fans can also catch the tournament live on the Shopee App.
