Brawl Stars Jurassic Splash Update: New Brawlers, Skins & Game Changes

Hey fellow Brawlers! I just got my hands on the massive Jurassic Splash update that dropped today, and let me tell you, this is one of the most exciting updates we've seen in Brawl Stars. As someone who's been playing since day one, I can confidently say Supercell has outdone themselves this time. The summer vibes are real, and the new content is absolutely refreshing!

Meet the New Brawlers: Buzz & Griff

Let's start with the stars of the show - Buzz and Griff. These two newcomers bring completely different playstyles to the arena, and I've been having a blast testing them out.

Buzz - The Rule-Enforcing Lifeguard

Buzz is our chromatic brawler for this season, and honestly, he's probably the most interesting close-range fighter we've seen. His main attack "Buzz Off" is this awesome short-range sweeping motion that covers good area control. But here's what makes him special:

• Super Ability - Torpedo Throw: He shoots his torpedo buoy and pulls himself to enemies or walls

• Unique Passive: Charges his Super just by being near enemies (visible as a circle around him)

• Stun Mechanic: Arriving at his destination stuns enemies based on distance traveled

What I love about Buzz is how strategic he forces you to be. That passive Super charge means you're always threatening, even when you're not attacking directly.

Griff - The Greedy Boss

Now Griff is just pure fun. As Colette and Edgar's boss, he brings this greedy merchant vibe that's both hilarious and deadly. His attack patterns are unlike anything we've seen:

• Main Attack - Coin Toss: Throws 9 coins that spread out as they travel

• Super Ability - Cashback: Fires banknotes that return to him, dealing damage both ways

• Distance Bonus: Damage increases based on how far the banknotes travel

Summer Skins Galore! 🌊

The skin selection this update is absolutely insane. We're talking summer themes, dinosaur outfits, and some seriously creative designs. Here are my personal favorites:

Brawl Pass Exclusive Skins:

• Surfer Carl (Tier 1)

• Born Bad Buzz (Tier 70)

Limited Time Summer Skins:

• Summer Dino Leon

• Beach Time Mortis

• Whale Watch Nita (Supercell MAKE winner!)

• Dino Jet-ski Jacky (Power League reward)

What really impressed me was the variety. From Hermes Max to Trash Poco, there's something for every playstyle. And the football club skins for Latin American teams? Pure genius for our international community!

Game-Changing Balance Updates ⚖️

This update brings some significant balance changes that really shake up the meta. Some brawlers got nice buffs, while others... well, let's just say they needed adjustments.

Major Nerfs That Caught My Attention:

• 8-BIT's Super damage boost reduced from 50% to 35%

• Max's Super Charged rate decreased by 50%

• Belle's main attack bounces now limited to 3

Welcome Buffs:

• Byron, Gale, Penny, and Shelly all received much-needed improvements

• Lou got some love with balance adjustments

But here's the real game-changer: several tanks like Bull, El Primo, Frank, and Jacky now charge their Super from all damage taken. This fundamentally changes how tank gameplay works!

New Gadgets That Change Everything 🎯

The gadget additions are absolutely revolutionary. Each one brings new strategic depth to existing brawlers:

Leon's lollipop invisibility field and Stu's wall-breaking Super are particularly game-changing in competitive matches.

Permanent Knockout & Map Maker Revolution ️

Knockout is now a permanent mode! And they've added the advancing poison mechanic from Showdown to prevent stalemates. The removal of damage-based tiebreakers makes matches much more decisive.

Map Maker got HUGE upgrades:

• New modifiers like Fast Super and Fast Players

• Environmental hazards like damage spikes and gas clouds

• Healing tiles and speed zones

• Hashtag system for better map discovery

Limited Time Summer Modes

The summer event rotation is packed with returning favorites:

• Basket Brawl (starts June 28th)

• Hold the Trophy

• Volley Brawl

• Trophy Thieves (formerly Present Plunder)

These modes always bring such fresh energy to the game, and I can't wait to dive back into Basket Brawl - it's easily one of the most skill-based special modes.

Quality of Life Improvements 🔧

Some subtle changes make a huge difference in gameplay feel:

• Respawn locations are now marked on ground

• Active map modifiers show during battle intro

• Brawlers spawn without ammo after defeat

• Skin variations supported in Brawler Menu

The respawn changes especially affect competitive play - no more instantly respawning with full ammo to defend objectives!

Final Thoughts from a Seasoned Player

After spending hours with this update, I can confidently say this is one of the most substantial content drops we've seen. The Jurassic Splash theme is executed perfectly, the new brawlers feel unique and balanced, and the quality of life improvements show Supercell is really listening to community feedback.

The meta is going to shift dramatically with these changes. Tanks are more viable, certain overpowered brawlers have been reined in, and the new gadgets open up countless new strategies. Whether you're a casual player or competitive enthusiast, there's something here for everyone.

What are you most excited to try? Personally, I'll be grinding Power League for that amazing Dino Jet-ski Jacky skin while mastering Buzz's unique engagement style. See you in the arena! 🌊