How to Download Free Fire in Laptop: A Step-by-Step Guide

When Garena Free Fire was launched in 2017, it was specifically designed for mobile devices. However, very few people know that you can enjoy the Free Fire action on your laptop as well. Now you must be wondering how a mobile game can be played on computer devices. Well, using an Android emulator can allow you to run this virtual Android game on your Windows. There are several methods through which you can access various Android games on your computers and laptops. In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide on downloading, installing, and running Free Fire on your laptop through different methods.

How to Download Free Fire on Laptop?

The easiest way to experience Free Fire on your laptop is through an Android emulator or Google Play Games Beta. Playing Free Fire on a laptop gives you numerous advantages. Using a mouse and keyboard, you can aim more precisely, which will give you an edge against your opponents. Moreover, a wide display screen and high resolution will make your visual experience better. Laptops are better than mobile devices in terms of hardware and offer smoother gameplay and higher frame rates. In addition, you don't have to worry about your battery draining out during long gaming sessions.

Downloading Free Fire on laptop requires several steps, and each step needs to be followed very carefully. You also need to make sure to download the game from genuine sites and platforms. Below, we have mentioned the detailed steps to download and install Free Fire with the use of Android emulators.

Download Free Fire Using Android Emulators

Before downloading Android emulators, you need to know what they are. An Android emulator is software that creates an Android operating system on your laptop. Through this software, you can run not only games but also other Android applications. You can easily access the Google Play Store and scroll through the applications with your mouse or keyboard. Some of the best Android emulators for Free Fire are GameLoop, BlueStacks, NoxPlayer, and LDPlayer.

Step 1: GameLoop is the best Android emulator for Free Fire, which will give you a smooth gaming experience. To install it on your laptop, first, you need to launch any web browser like Chrome or Firefox. Search for the official website of GameLoop. Make sure you are visiting the correct site and downloading the application from the authorized source only. Find the ‘Download’ button, which will be easily visible to you, and click on it. The GameLoop installer file will eventually be downloaded to your Windows.

Step 2: To run the GameLoop, go to the ‘Downloads’ folder on your PC or laptop. Once you find the downloaded installer file, double-click on it. (A User Account Control (UAC) might pop up to request permission to make changes on your device; you have to press “Yes” to continue.)

Step 3: When the GameLoop installation wizard appears, you will see the option ‘Install’ or 'Customize Installation.' If you click on the former, it will use the suggested settings and installation, which will be easier and better. However, if you wish to change the installation settings, you can select ‘Customize Installation.’ After this, all the required components will be installed on your device. This process will take a few minutes and mostly depends on your system performance. After the installation is finished, the ‘Start Now’ or ‘Launch’ button will appear; you have to click on it to open GameLoop.

Step 4: Once you have launched GameLoop, go to the ‘Discover’ tab, where you will find a list of popular games. Use the search box to find Free Fire.

Step 5: When the search result shows the Free Fire icon, go to the game's page and click on the Download or Install button. The downloading on your device will start, and the time it takes will depend on your internet connection.

Step 6: After the download is complete, the 'Play' button will appear. Once you launch the game, it will ask you to sign up/log in with your Google account. After logging in, you are ready to go and enjoy the action.

Note: If you want to use any other Android emulator like BlueStacks, you just have to follow the above-mentioned steps by searching for BlueStacks on your web browser.

How Can I Download Free Fire in iPhone if It’s Not Showing in the App Store

If you are a resident of India, you might not find Garena Free Fire on both the iPhone App Store and the Google Play Store. In 2022, Garena Free Fire was banned in the country, making it unavailable on the App Store and Play Store. Although the original Free Fire is unavailable, Free Fire MAX is still available on the App Store in many regions. But Free Fire MAX was removed from the Indian Apple App Store following the government's restriction.

You can still access Free Fire or Free Fire MAX by following the steps below:

• Search for Free Fire on the App Store. In some regions, this version might be available.
• However, if you can't find it, change your App Store region. (You will lose your active Apple Music subscription or any other subscriptions as well if you change your region, so you can wait for their expiration and cancel them.)
• Select the Country/Region option on your App Store and select a country where Free Fire MAX is available, like the USA, UAE, or Thailand.
• Agree to the terms and conditions and enter a valid phone number for that country.
• Once the region on your App Store is successfully changed, search for the game and download it.
• You can also use a reliable VPN app and connect to a country where the game is available.
• After installing the game using a VPN, you can play it without it, but for updates, you will again need to turn on the VPN.

Using Google Play Games Beta

Google Play Games Beta is one of the most accessible platforms that allows you to play a few Android mobile games on your laptop and PC. It is developed by Google and offers a more enhanced and optimized experience for users. To use Google Play Games Beta, follow the steps mentioned below.

• Go to the official website of Google Games Beta through a web browser like Google.
• You will find the ‘Download Beta’ button on the website. Click on that button, and your installer file will start downloading.
• Once the downloading is finished, go to the downloads folder on your laptop and double-click the installer file to begin its installation. (If you see a User Account Control option, click ‘Yes’ to make the changes.)
• Once the installation is complete, Google Games Beta will launch automatically. In case it doesn't launch automatically, you can find its shortcut on the desktop.
• Sign in with your Google account to sync the game progress.
• Search for Free Fire MAX on the home screen using the search box and install it on your laptop.
• Install the game, and click on 'Play' after the download is complete; then you are ready to play it.
• Log in with your game account so that you don't lose any saved progress.

Emulator System Requirements for Free Fire

To get an error-free and smooth experience while playing on Android emulators, your system requirements should ensure fast and ideal performance. Below, we have mentioned the required system requirements for playing Free Fire on a laptop/PC.

Google Play Games Beta System Requirements for Free Fire

Your laptop and PC should have the minimum requirements to run Free Fire through Google Play Games Beta. Below, we have mentioned the system requirements for Free Fire.