Free Fire is a battle royale game that completely changed the world of mobile gaming. Ever since the game’s launch, its characters have carved a special place in players’ hearts. But have you ever wondered who the first Free Fire character was? When did he appear, what was his name, and did he have any special abilities?
Here, we will examine the first male and female characters in Free Fire, their original names, their abilities, and why Primis was a perfect starter character for beginners. If you want to know the history of Free Fire or are simply curious about how the game began, this article is for you.
Who Is Primis? Free Fire’s First Male Character
In 2017, Garena’s initial release of Free Fire lacked the abundance of vibrant characters possessing extraordinary abilities that exist today. There was just one guy a silent, mysterious survivor named Adam. No backstory. No skill. Just vibes and a battle royale island called Bermuda. That character Adam is the one we now know as Primis.
According to Free Fire Booyah, Primis is the first-ever male character of Free Fire and has been in the game since day one. His in-game description says it all:
“Nobody knows how he got onto Bermuda, except that he was here before everyone else.”
The original name Adam was inspired by the biblical story of Adam and Eve the first man and woman. It was a clever nod to Primis and Nulla being the “first” characters in the game.
But here’s the thing not everyone appreciated that reference. As Free Fire grew into a global game played across different cultures and religions, Garena decided to rename the characters to avoid any religious sensitivity.
As reported by Free Fire Mania, the name Adam was the character’s original name from the very beginning of Free Fire, until a quiet rename happened at the end of 2020:
- Adam → Primis (the first male)
- Eve → Nulla (the first female)
No big announcement, no in-game event. One day players just opened the character screen and boom new names. Classic Garena move.
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Who Is Nulla? The First Female Character in Free Fire
Just like Primis, Nulla (formerly Eve) has been in Free Fire since the very beginning. Her description reads: “Nobody knows how she got onto Bermuda, except that she was here before everyone else. Extremely good at adapting to the environment like a chameleon that survives and thrives.”
When Were the First Characters Added to Free Fire?
Free Fire officially launched in September 2017. Primis and Nulla were there from Day 1, they were literally the only characters you could play as when the game first dropped.
A few days after launch, Andrew was introduced as the first character with a special ability, his Armor Specialist skill reduces vest durability loss. That kicked off the whole character-ability system that Free Fire is famous for today.
As of January 2026 after OB39 Update, New players no longer receive Primis/Nulla. Andrew becomes the new default starter character.
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Do Primis and Nulla Have Any Special Abilities?
As confirmed on the Free Fire Wiki, Primis is one of only three characters in the entire game with no ability at all the other two being Nulla and A-Patroa.
But here’s the one cool thing they DO have that literally no other character does. You can change their skin color.
That’s right Primis and Nulla are the only characters in Free Fire where you can customize skin tone. It’s a small but unique feature that no other character has.
So while they won’t give you any competitive edge, they do offer a little personalization that the rest of the roster doesn’t.
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What Makes Primis a Good Choice for Beginners?
On one hand, having no ability means you’re not getting any help from your character. Every kill, every win, every clutch moment is 100% on you and your raw skill. That’s actually great for learning the game from scratch no crutches, no gimmicks.
On the other hand, once you start facing players rocking characters like Chrono, Alok, or Skyler with powerful skills, you’ll feel the disadvantage pretty quickly.
If you’re creating a brand new account today, you’ll start the game with Andrew instead of Primis. Since the OB39 patch update, new accounts no longer receive Primis or Nulla. Those who already had them can still use them though.
Final Thoughts
As simple as Free Fire’s beginnings were, its journey has proven to be as vast. Primis and Nulla—both without any special abilities laid the foundation for the game. Even today, when the game boasts over 50 characters, these two have a distinct legacy. If you’re a true Free Fire fan, be sure to remember these OG characters.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Primis and Nulla are among the very few characters in Free Fire with absolutely no active or passive abilities.
No. After the OB39 update, new Free Fire accounts no longer receive Primis or Nulla as starter characters.
Andrew is the first character in Free Fire to have a special ability. His skill, Armor Specialist, reduces the durability loss of vests during battle.
It depends on your account. If you created your account before the OB39 update, you may already have Primis and/or Nulla.
Besides being the original characters from Free Fire’s 2017 launch, Primis and Nulla are the only characters in the game that allow players to customize their skin color.
