Brawl Stars

1. The Beginning and Global Launch (2017–2018)

Brawl Stars was first soft-launched in June 2017 in selected regions such as Canada, Finland, and Singapore before its official worldwide release on December 12, 2018. It was Supercell’s first real-time action shooter designed specifically for mobile devices.

The world of Starr Park
The game is set in a strange theme park called Starr Park, where "Brawlers"—unique characters with special abilities—battle for fame. Each Brawler has a primary attack and a powerful Super ability, creating endless tactical variations.

Original game modes
At launch, Brawl Stars featured three standout modes:

• Gem Grab

• Showdown (Battle Royale)

• Brawl Ball (Soccer)

Each mode required different strategies, offering both variety and replayability from the start.

2. The Rise of Esports and Competitive Play (2019–2020)

Just one year after its global launch, Brawl Stars entered the competitive scene with international tournaments and increasing community support.

The Brawl Stars Championship (BSC)
From 2020 onward, Supercell launched the BSC with monthly seasons. These qualifiers led to regional finals and eventually the Brawl Stars World Finals.

Notable teams and champions

• Zeta Division (Japan): Back-to-back world champions from 2021–2023

• HMBLE (Brazil): Took the title in 2024
  The structure and prize pools of BSC became more professional each year.

3. The Introduction of Brawl Pass and Ranked Modes (2020–2025)

In May 2020, Supercell introduced the Brawl Pass—a seasonal progression system with quests, rewards, and access to new Brawlers.

The evolution of Brawl Pass
Initially, the Brawl Pass had two tracks: free and premium. In 2024, Supercell updated the model with a Pro Pass, allowing players to unlock rewards over multiple months.

Power League becomes Ranked 2.0
In February 2025, Power League was replaced with a new Ranked system:

• Draft-style Brawler bans and picks

• Free rotation of maxed-out Brawlers

• Better rank-based rewards and exclusive skins

These changes made competitive progression more rewarding and skill-focused.

4. From Mastery to Records & The New Trophy Road (2024–2025)

Supercell reworked several progression systems to give players more long-term goals and deeper engagement.

Goodbye Mastery, Hello Records
The Mastery system was replaced with Records, where players earn Record Points to climb Record Levels and unlock exclusive titles and profile customizations.

The revamped Trophy Road
In June 2025, the Trophy Road expanded to 100,000 trophies, divided into themed zones:

• Town Square

• Retropolis

• Starr Theater

Players now earn varied rewards like Starr Drops, Credits, coins, Hypercharge drops, and guaranteed skins at specific milestones.

5. Hypercharges for All and Power Level 12 (2025)

Hypercharge—a powerful Super-enhancing ability—was rolled out to all Brawlers in mid-2025, massively shaking up the meta.

Universal Hypercharges
Every Brawler now has access to a Hypercharge that upgrades their Super with dramatic effects, creating new strategic layers for team comps and counterplay.

Power Level 12 arrives
Scheduled for August 2025, Power Level 12 introduces new stat upgrades and skill unlocks beyond Level 11, giving players more depth and personalization options.

6. Innovative New Game Modes (2025)

Supercell consistently keeps the game fresh by rotating in new and experimental game modes—especially in 2025.

Three standout modes from June 2025

• Knight Fight: Capture-the-flag-style mode with a twist—carry the enemy trophy home while under fire.

• Dodgebrawl: Inspired by dodgeball—getting hit stuns you, and you can respawn after a delay.

• Token Run: A time-based mode where you must deliver tokens in a fixed sequence, inspired by the UNO collaboration.

These modes not only diversify gameplay but also act as testing grounds for future ranked formats.

7. Ultra-Legendary Brawlers & The Japanese Event (April 2025)

April 2025 introduced cultural-themed content and new, dual-form Brawlers with unique mechanics.

Kaze – Ultra-Legendary Brawler
Kaze is the first Ultra-Legendary rarity Brawler with two stances—Geisha (support) and Ninja (burst damage). Players can swap between them mid-fight for flexible play.

Jae-yong – Dual-mode Brawler
This Brawler switches between healing and offensive forms, ideal for strategic adaptation based on the enemy team.

The Katana Kingdom Event
A Japanese-themed event included unique skins and a special buff system called “Wasabi Power,” which introduced randomized match modifiers.

8. Big Brand Collaborations (2025)

Supercell launched a wave of pop culture partnerships to broaden the game’s reach and delight fans with familiar characters and content.

UNO Collaboration
The UNO crossover added the Token Run mode, card-themed cosmetics, and daily challenges based on the iconic card game.

Other IP Collaborations
From April to June 2025, Brawl Stars collaborated with:

• Godzilla

• SpongeBob SquarePants

• Toy Story

• BT21 (Line Friends)

These events brought themed skins, emotes, and map designs that energized both casual and competitive players.

9. Community Feedback and Player Divides

As the game continues to evolve, so do community opinions—ranging from enthusiastic support to critical nostalgia.

Veteran concerns
Longtime players expressed frustrations about:

• Matchmaking imbalances

• Gacha-style monetization

• Power creep and reliance on paid progression

Some players referred to it as “Baby’s First Casino,” reflecting concerns about the growing influence of in-game purchases.

Nostalgia for simpler times
Many players miss the earlier versions of Brawl Stars with:

• Cleaner UI

• More organic progression

• Fewer power mechanics affecting game outcomes

10. The Road Ahead: Late 2025 and Beyond

Supercell has big plans for late 2025 and into 2026, focusing on player creativity, customization, and long-term balance.

Map Maker overhaul (October 2025)
A major update to the Map Maker tool will include:

• Easier sharing and rating systems

• The ability to create custom game modes

• Better integration into ranked and friendly matches

Supporting 100+ Brawlers
With the roster nearing 100 characters, the team is focused on:

• Reworking older Brawlers to stay relevant

• Streamlining new Brawler releases

• Balancing meta diversity

Conclusion: What’s Next for Supercell’s Hero Shooter?

From a small competitive shooter in 2018 to one of the most innovative and fast-evolving games in mobile history, Brawl Stars has transformed into:

• A platform for global competition and esports

• A game full of rich systems, from Hypercharges to Records

• A community-driven ecosystem with seasonal content and IP collaborations

• A growing and shifting battleground for strategy, creativity, and fun