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Drop the beat: Free Fire ignites Beat Carnival with DJ Alok, new music, and in-game celebrations

  • Free Fire reunites with DJ Alok to celebrate Beat Carnival, a music-themed campaign, and launch a new themed song, “BULLETPROOF”

  • Players can look forward to free in-game rewards, including a Female Bundle, Skyboard, Grenade, Scythe, Pickup Truck vehicle skin, and more 

  • More in-game activities and campaign souvenirs will be released to celebrate the Beat Carnival, inspired by the Brazilian player community, together with players around the world

North America, February 19 2026 - Get ready to celebrate Beat Carnival with world-famous musician and the No. 1 DJ in Latin America, Alok, in Free Fire! From 20 February to 9 March, Free Fire fans and players can immerse themselves in a vibrant, music-driven festival featuring DJ Alok and a host of exciting in-game content. Setting the tone for the celebration, the official Beat Carnival theme song “BULLETPROOF” is out now, featuring Free Fire’s iconic elements and Alok’s signature musical style in collaboration with CERES. 

Anchored by the Panther as its central icon, Beat Carnival features a spirit of passion and high energy, transforming Free Fire into a vibrant, global music parade. Players can also look forward to a range of exciting in-game activities, a global livestream by Alok, a Carnival-themed Bloomtown Stage on Free Fire’s Solara map, and more. In addition, fans and players can unlock a variety of event rewards, such as a Female Bundle, Skyboard, Grenade, Scythe, and a Pickup Truck vehicle skin, along with more themed items. The Female Bundle stands as the grand prize, a carnival-inspired fan outfit crafted to heighten immersion and draw players fully into the celebration.

Inspired by the energy of Brazilian celebrations such as Carnival, the event marks a historic moment for Free Fire, with a large part of its creative concept developed by Brazilian teams. More than a themed campaign, Beat Carnival marks the first time that content, events, and visual identity for a major global Free Fire campaign were created directly based on preferences from the Brazilian community. This initiative reinforces Free Fire’s commitment to developing experiences that originate from the community and give back to it.

Free Fire launches Beat Carnival with DJ Alok, debuting exclusive song “BULLETPROOF”

Throughout the Beat Carnival event, Free Fire brings players a carnival-themed gameplay experience featuring world-renowned musician DJ Alok. Running from 20 February to 9 March, the campaign introduces a new themed song, “BULLETPROOF,” produced exclusively for the event by Alok and integrated across lobby music and the Event Special Interface. The track draws inspiration from different moments of the in-game experience, as well as from the energy of Carnival and the music festivals where the DJ performs. 

Players can also find Alok featured as a giant projection appearing at the edge of the map in both Battle Royale and Clash Squad modes, enhancing the in-game Beat Carnival atmosphere. In addition, the event introduces an upgraded Alok Skill Card with enhanced power, further expanding gameplay variety and strategic options.

A Music-Fueled Celebration Across Battle Royale and Clash Squad

In Battle Royale mode,  Free Fire introduces a series of Beat Carnival–themed enhancements that transform the battlefield into a dynamic, music-filled experience. 

  • Bloomtown Stage (Solara Map Exclusive): Bloomtown’s stage transforms into a brand-new carnival stage, featuring dazzling lights, laser effects, and immersive music, with “BULLETPROOF” playing as players approach the area. Players can unlock event-exclusive rewards in the zone.

  • Dynamic Sky view & Fireworks (Solara Map Exclusive): As the match progresses, Solara’s sky shifts into a glowing sunset as sound waves pulse beyond the Safe Zone. A towering Alok projection dances along the edges of the map, while fireworks ignite the battlefield, amplifying the carnival atmosphere.

  • Panther Party Truck & themed zones (All Maps): Players can also interact with the roaming Panther Party Truck to dance together for rewards, as well as the themed zones, where randomly spawning giant music notes trigger dance effects, adding a playful, music-driven twist to the gameplay.

Meanwhile, in Clash Squad mode, Soundwave Zones appear at fixed locations, boosting movement speed and HP recovery for players within the area, while the giant Alok projection continues to vibe alongside the action.

Additionally, players can obtain exclusive items to use during matches, including the updated Alok Skill Cards, Dance Grenades, and Speaker Trampoline. 

  • Dance Grenade: The new Dance Grenade introduces a playful twist to combat, triggering dynamic laser effects when held and creating a circular impact zone upon explosion. Players caught in the blast are forced to dance, which temporarily prevents them from attacking. The effect can be ended early by moving or performing other actions. It also applies to the user but grants no additional buffs.

  • Speaker Trampoline: Harnesses powerful sound waves to launch players across the battlefield, enabling fast, fluid, and strategic movement.

Players can also look forward to themed items in the in-game store, including the Beat Beast (male bundle) and Beat Leopard (female bundle), as well as a range of themed collectibles such as the Fist skin, Gloo Wall, M14 gun skin, and special arrival animations and emotes.

For more exciting updates, stay tuned to the official Free Fire channels:

Garena Free Fire can be downloaded on both the App Store and Google Play. 

About Alok

ALOK is a globally renowned, Latin GRAMMY–nominated dance music superstar,  philanthropist, and one of Brazil’s most influential artists of all time. He is the electronic artist 

with the second-largest social following worldwide (70M+), with over 33 million monthly Spotify listeners and more than 5 billion global streams. Known for collaborations with global icons such as Kylie Minogue, Bebe Rexha, John Legend, and Anitta, ALOK’s impact spans music, culture, and humanitarian action.

Named No. 1 DJ in Latin America and No. 3 DJ globally by DJ Mag, ALOK is celebrated for his show-stopping performances, regularly drawing crowds of over 500,000 in Brazil. In 2024, he made history with a New Year’s Eve performance for 2.5 million people on Copacabana Beach, recognized by Guinness World Records. His recent appearances include major festivals such as Tomorrowland and Lollapalooza India. He is also a prominent figure in gaming, featured as a character in the global hit game Free Fire.

Deeply committed to environmental and Indigenous rights, ALOK leads multiple humanitarian initiatives through the ALOK Institute, which has invested over $10 million in high-impact social projects across Brazil, Africa, and India. His acclaimed project and album The Future Is Ancestral earned a Latin GRAMMY nomination, was praised by UNESCO and the United Nations, performed at the UN Headquarters in New York, the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, and the Global Citizen Festival, and was recognized on the TIME 100 list in 2025. As Brazil’s official ambassador to COP30, ALOK continues to amplify Indigenous voices and advance global environmental causes.

About Garena

Garena is a leading global online games developer and publisher. Free Fire, its self-developed mobile battle royale title, is the most downloaded mobile game in its genre for seven consecutive years, according to Sensor Tower App Performance Insights. The title has also ranked as the world’s most downloaded mobile game across multiple years since 2019.

Garena is run by passionate gamers and has a unique understanding of what gamers want. It exclusively licenses and publishes hit titles from global partners – such as Arena of Valor and Call of Duty: Mobile – in selected markets globally. Garena champions social and entertainment experiences through games, enabling its communities to engage and interact. Garena is also a leading esports organiser and hosts some of the world’s biggest esports events.

Garena is a part of Sea Limited (NYSE:SE), a global technology company. In addition to Garena, Sea’s other core businesses include its e-commerce arm, Shopee, and digital financial services arm, Monee. Sea’s mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology.