Brawl Stars updates and patch notes

Every official announcement, with the balance changes pulled out as before-and-after values and linked to the brawlers they touched.

Release notesRelease Notes August 202622 brawlers were buffed and 14 nerfed. The buffs went to Jae-Yong, Bea, Ziggy and 19 others; the nerfs to Ash, Wendy, Nori and eleven others. Two new brawlers join the roster: Cosmo and Vince. 28 new skins and four new modes are listed.37 buffs32 nerfs8-BitAshBeaBoBoltBrockBusterClancy+29

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EsportsFirst Look at BSC 2027EsportsBrawl Stars Challengers Finals FormatRelease notesRelease Notes June 202618 brawlers were buffed and 14 nerfed. The buffs went to Piper, Mandy, Gale and 15 others; the nerfs to Mortis, Colette, Crow and eleven others. Two new brawlers join the roster: Nori and Wendy. 29 new skins, three new modes and eight new maps are listed. Maintenance - August 4, Maintenance - July 8 and Brawl Arena Only are listed separately below.32 buffs75 nerfs8-BitAmberBarleyBibiBoltBonnieBrockBull+50Esports2026 Brawl Stars World Finals Ticketing GuideEsportsBrawl Stars World Finals FormatEventBrawl Cup Event GuideRelease notesRelease Notes April 2026Ten brawlers were buffed and eight nerfed. The buffs went to Lumi, Lola, Fang and seven others; the nerfs to Najia, Leon, Ziggy and five others. Three new brawlers join the roster: Damian, Starr Nova and Bolt. 27 new skins, one new mode and eight new maps are listed.14 buffs16 nerfsBibiBoltClancyDamianDarrylDracoFangGigi+13Release notesRelease Notes February 202618 brawlers were buffed and nine nerfed. The buffs went to Jae Yong, Lou, Ziggy and 15 others; the nerfs to Mortis, Mina, Spike and six others. Two new brawlers join the roster: Sirius and Najia. 28 new skins and one new mode are listed. Maintenance - March 30, Maintenance - March 19 and Brawl Arena Only are listed separately below. Two further brawlers were adjusted without a stated direction: Kit and Clancy.52 buffs42 nerfsAlliBelleBibiBonnieBullBuzzChesterClancy+27EsportsIntroducing: Brawl Stars Challengers!EsportsMarch Recap | HMBLE BACK TO WINNING WAYSEsportsMarch Recap | Crazy Raccoon ON TOPEsportsBrawl Cup FormatEsportsBrawl Cup Tickets Available NowEsportsFebruary Recap | FUT Esports TAKEOVEREsportsFebruary Recap | NO MERCY from Zeta DivisionRelease notesRelease Notes October 202521 brawlers were buffed and eight nerfed. The buffs went to Eve, Lumi, Jae and 18 others; the nerfs to Meeple, Nani, Trunk and five others. Four new brawlers join the roster: Trio Wipeout, Trio Gem Grab, Team Up and Mecha Box. 21 new skins are listed.29 buffs18 nerfsAshColetteEdgarEveGaleHankKenjiLily+19Release notesRelease Notes September 2025Ten brawlers were buffed and seven nerfed. The buffs went to Bibi, Otis, Shelly and seven others; the nerfs to R-T, Tara, Kit and four others. Two new brawlers join the roster: Mina and Ziggy. 29 new skins are listed. Brawl Arena Changes is listed separately below.24 buffs23 nerfs8-BitAlliBarleyBeaBibiBoBonnieBull+25Release notesRELEASE NOTES JUNE 2025Eight brawlers were buffed and 16 nerfed. The buffs went to Meeple, Cordelius, Tick and five others; the nerfs to Draco, Hank, Lumi and 13 others.15 buffs23 nerfsAlliBarleyBerryBusterCharlieColetteColtCordelius+16NewsThe New Era of Matcherino x Brawl Stars: More Incentives, More Ways to Compete and... 2 More Pins?!Release notes(Updated June 12) RELEASE NOTES: THE BATTLE FOR KATANA KINGDOM!Seven brawlers were buffed and eleven nerfed. The buffs went to Tick, Meeple, Stu and four others; the nerfs to Kenji, Lumi, Janet and eight others. Seven new skins are listed.12 buffs21 nerfsAmberAngeloAshByronClancyFangGeneGus+10NewsRIP MasteriesNewsAPRIL BALANCE CHANGES!Six brawlers were buffed and twelve nerfed. The buffs went to Crow, Mico, Jessie and three others; the nerfs to Lumi, Bea, Ollie and nine others.6 buffs13 nerfsAngeloBeaBusterByronCarlChesterCrowGray+10Release notesRELEASE NOTES: RANKED REWORK, LUMI & FINX!Eleven new skins are listed.