A long-requested bundle is finally coming back to Free Fire. According to prominent Free Fire content creator Rish bhai, the Purple Shaded Bundle will return on May 5, 2026 — five years after its original release. The bundle will be available through the Universal Ring event, a recurring in-game system that lets players exchange Universal Tokens for exclusive items.

The creator shared the news in a Hindi-language video on his channel, stating that the date was confirmed via game files on the evening of May 3. He had previously teased that any returning items would appear suddenly and only through the Universal Ring. The Purple Shaded Bundle is the first major confirmation of that pattern.

Here is what is known about the return, the event structure, and what else may be coming in the next few weeks.

The Purple Shaded Bundle: what it is and why it matters

The Purple Shaded Bundle is a male character outfit that features a dark purple hoodie, matching pants, and a fire-effect animation. It was first released in 2021 and quickly became one of the most sought-after cosmetics in Free Fire due to its rarity and visual flair. Female players will also get a counterpart bundle called the Dream Highman Bundle, which includes a female version of the outfit with similar animations.

Because the bundle has not been available for five years, many players assumed it was retired permanently. Its return via the Universal Ring — not a direct diamond purchase or a luck-based spin — changes how players can acquire it.

Universal Ring event: how it works and what it costs

The Universal Ring is a rotating event in Free Fire where players spend Universal Tokens to exchange for past limited-time bundles. These tokens can be earned through various in-game activities or purchased with diamonds. According to Rish bhai, the Purple Shaded Bundle will cost 200 Universal Tokens to exchange.

He also estimated that players who want to obtain the bundle directly through spins (instead of exchange) will likely spend between 2,500 and 3,000 diamonds — roughly $20 to $25 depending on regional pricing. That range is consistent with previous Universal Ring offerings.

The event will be available on all major servers, including India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Singapore, and others.

Other bundles confirmed or teased for upcoming Universal Rings

The Purple Shaded Bundle is just one of several returning items that the creator says are either confirmed or in the lineup. Here is a breakdown of what else may appear in Universal Ring events in May and June 2026:

• Golden Shaded Bundle – Another popular variant of the Shaded series. It has returned multiple times before and is currently in the lineup for a future Universal Ring, possibly in late May or June. Rish bhai said it could drop during a “Light Fish” event (likely a mistranslation or code name for a specific in-game occasion) or suddenly without prior notice. Expected cost: 200 Universal Tokens.

• Mystery Shaded Bundle – A third variant that completes the full Shaded set. The creator said that when the Golden Shaded Bundle returns, the Mystery variant will likely be available at the same time, meaning all three Shaded bundles could rotate together.

• Criminal Bundles (Top Criminals) – A set of bundles themed around criminal characters. These are confirmed for the 9th Anniversary event, which will arrive during Free Fire's OB53 update (the current version is OB52). They will also be obtained through Universal Tokens.

• Bunny Bundles – A newer bunny-themed bundle and an older version have both been spotted in the lineup. The creator expects these to launch with a sudden date confirmation, possibly within May.

• Evo Bundles – The upcoming Evo weapon skins for M187 and XM8, which were leaked a month ago, have already arrived in the May update. A new Evo bundle for a character (referred to as “Evo 21”) is expected to be fully available by May 15, with a prerequisite “addition event” on May 11 that requires players to complete battles.

Upcoming events and discounts in May

Beyond the Universal Ring, Rish bhai mentioned several other events arriving in May:

• Lucky Wheel / Magic Cube – A discounted spin event is expected to drop around May 12 or May 13. The official banner should surface within two to three days. It is unclear whether it will be a Lucky Wheel (with spins) or a Magic Cube (exchange-based).

• Faded Deal – A new Faded Deal bundle featuring the Gintama collaboration character will appear in the next in-game update.

• Bunny Bundle (old and new) – As noted, both versions are in the Universal Ring lineup for May.

The creator also reiterated that May is a “heavy return month,” with many past cosmetics cycling back through Universal Rings rather than separate events.

What to do with your Universal Tokens and diamonds

If you are a Free Fire player looking to maximize your chances of getting the Purple Shaded Bundle or any of the other returning items, the advice from the source is straightforward:

• Save your Universal Tokens. Do not spend them on the current Universal Ring (which features golden-themed items). The Purple Shaded Bundle requires 200 tokens, and other Shaded bundles will require the same.

• Keep 2,500-3,000 diamonds on hand if you prefer to spin directly instead of exchanging tokens. The creator said that direct spins often yield a bundle within that range.

• Watch for sudden event starts. The creator stressed repeatedly that returning items are now being added to Universal Rings without prior notice. The Purple Shaded Bundle was confirmed via game files only two days before its launch. If you want the Golden Shaded Bundle or the Bunny Bundles, you may have very little time to react.

Credibility and caveats

All of the information in this article comes from a single content creator, Rish bhai, who has a track record of accurately leaking Free Fire events. However, none of these claims have been officially confirmed by Garena, the game's developer, as of May 3. Leaks are part of the Free Fire community’s culture, but players should treat the dates and costs as subject to change.

The most reliable detail — the Purple Shaded Bundle’s return on May 5 — has stronger backing because the creator showed what appears to be an official banner and a file timestamp. The Golden Shaded Bundle and Criminal Bundles are more speculative, with only “lineup” status and no specific date.

What this means for Free Fire players

The return of the Purple Shaded Bundle after five years signals that Garena is willing to re-release even the rarest cosmetics — but through controlled channels that require either patience (saving tokens) or money (spending diamonds on spins). The Universal Ring system gives players a predictable cost (200 tokens per bundle), but the sudden, unscheduled drops create FOMO and pressure to keep diamond balances high.

For players who have been hoarding Universal Tokens since the last major return event, May 5 is the moment to spend. For everyone else, the next few weeks will bring a cascade of limited-time opportunities that will test both your inventory management and your wallet.