Brawl Stars
133 documents in the library are about Brawl Stars, from writers such as Sensor Tower, Deconstructor of Fun and GameRefinery, the newest from 2026. Each has a summary and key insights with the page they come from.
Brawl Stars is a multiplayer online battle arena and hero shooter designed for mobile devices. Players choose from over 100 unlockable characters called Brawlers, each with unique abilities and playstyles, and compete in various objective-based game modes including team deathmatch, gem collection, soccer-inspired ball games, battle royale, and a MOBA-style lane mode. Matches are short, typically lasting under three minutes. The game also features a ranked competitive mode and a map editor that lets players create and share custom arenas.
- Released
- Dec 12, 2018
- Developer
- Supercell
- Genres
- Shooter, Strategy, MOBA
- Platforms
- Android, iOS
- Links
- Official site, Wikipedia
Game data from IGDB.com
Key figures
Google Play revenue was led by Gossip Harbor at $39.0 million (13.7% growth), while Brawl Stars topped the App Store with $27.8 million, a 39.2% month-over-month increase.
SocialPeta, 2026 · Top Mobile Games: Maximum Downloads and Revenue Trends in April 2026
Brawl Stars is the company’s most volatile asset, experiencing a significant resurgence in 2024 with $678.5 million in revenue, more than doubling its 2023 performance.
Udonis, 2025 · Supercell Revenue by Year (2015 – 2025)
Brawl Stars revenue has experienced a sharp correction, falling from a peak of $80 million to roughly $40 million in monthly revenue.
Deconstructor of Fun, 2025 · BBC Interview Reveals Supercell’s Next Move!, p. 18
Domestic gaming revenue declined 2% due to high comparative bases, while international gaming revenue grew 3% behind the performance of PUBG MOBILE and Brawl Stars.
Tencent, 2024 · Tencent 2024 First Quarter Results Presentation, p. 9
Brawl Stars dominated the event's viewership, accounting for 91.3% of the total 7.9 million hours watched, while Clash Royale and Clash of Clans contributed only 5.5% and 3.2% respectively.
Stream Hatchet, 2024 · Supercell’s SuperFest: A New Mobile Esports Event
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- BLAST has secured a multi-year partnership with Supercell to operate the global competitive ecosystem for the mobile action game Brawl Stars.
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Inside Supercell: Old Guard, Rotating GMs, Sparks, Labs, and Silos.
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- Supercell is currently dependent on legacy franchises like Clash of Clans, Clash Royale, and Brawl Stars to drive revenue, raising concerns about the long-term sustainability of its growth model.
- The company has struggled to launch new successful titles, leading to internal frustration regarding the handling of projects like Squadbusters and Clash Mini.
- Internal operations are hampered by a fragmented culture, geographic silos, and an entrenched old guard that is perceived as resistant to necessary organizational change.
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- Brawl Stars successfully reversed a performance decline between 2022 and 2023 by implementing a linear progression system (Starr Road), character hypercharges, and high-impact live events like the 'Angels and Demons' update, which triggered the game's largest daily revenue spike.
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