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rajkotupdates.news : pubg developer krafton has filed a lawsuit against garena free fire
rajkotupdates.news : pubg developer krafton has filed a lawsuit against garena free fire
Krafton, the company behind PUBG, files a lawsuit against Garena, Apple, and Google. The lawsuit alleges that Garena copied PUBG: Battlegrounds to create Free Fire and Free Fire Max. Krafton claims that both Apple and Google have profited from hosting the games on their app stores. The charge of copyright infringement was shared by The Verge.
Allegations and Lawsuit:
- Krafton accuses Garena of copyright infringement, stating that it copied PUBG when creating Free Fire and Free Fire Max.
- The Verge reported on the lawsuit and the financial gains made by Garena from the two games.
Lawsuit Against Garena:
- Krafton sues Garena for allegedly copying PUBG to create Free Fire and Free Fire Max.
- Krafton claims that Garena has earned significant revenue from the sales of these games.
Lawsuit Against Apple and Google:
- Krafton files a lawsuit against Apple and Google for hosting Free Fire and Free Fire Max on their respective app stores.
- Despite the legal action, the games remain available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Attempts to Stop Free Fire and Free Fire Max:
- On December 21, Krafton requested Garena to immediately cease the exploitation of Free Fire and Free Fire Max.
- However, Garena did not comply with the request.
Request to Remove Videos on YouTube:
- Krafton asked YouTube to take down videos that infringed on PUBG: Battlegrounds, as well as a full-length film with similar violations.
- The videos and the film remain accessible on Google’s video-sharing platform.
Copying of PUBG in Singapore:
- Krafton claims that Garena released a game in Singapore in 2017 that was a copy of PUBG: Battlegrounds.
- Although the claims were settled, there was no licensing agreement between the two companies.
Revenue Comparison: Free Fire vs. PUBG:
- According to Sensor Tower, players spent $1.1 billion on Free Fire in 2021, a 48% increase from the previous year.
- In comparison, Krafton earned $2.98 billion during the same period, with a growth rate of 7%.
- The data suggests that Free Fire is gaining popularity and generating more revenue than PUBG, as per Appfigures.