As a dedicated Brawl Stars player, I'm thrilled to report that the dust is settling on Season 5, and the Wild West-themed Season 6 is galloping onto the scene! Supercell has officially dropped the full patch notes, and the excitement within the community is palpable. While the official start date hasn't been plastered on every wanted poster yet, all signs point to the showdown commencing on April 12, 2025, aligning perfectly with the conclusion of the previous season. Get ready, partners, because this update is loaded with fresh faces, flashy new looks, a brutal new way to brawl, and significant tweaks to keep the meta dynamic. The Goldarm Gang is taking over, and it promises to be one rootin', tootin' good time!

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Belle, the Chromatic Brawler leading the Season 6 charge.

🔫 New Brawlers: Outlaws & Aliens Hit the Saloon

Season 6 introduces two formidable new contenders to the Brawliverse:

  1. Belle (Chromatic - Brawl Pass Tier 70): The leader of the notorious Goldarm Gang, terrorizing banks across the frontier.

    • Main Attack: Shocker - Fires a piercing shot that bounces between targets.

    • Super Ability: Spotter - Marks an enemy, making them take extra damage from all sources.

    • Gadget: Nest Egg - Deploys a device that slows nearby enemies.

    • Star Powers: Positive Feedback (Hitting marked targets charges Super) & Grounded (Slows marked targets).

  2. Squeak (Mythic - Arriving Late May): An alien entity evolved from the drool on Ruffs' toys, part of the Ruff’s Star Force trio.

    • Main Attack: Sticky Blomb - Lobbed projectile that sticks to surfaces or enemies before exploding.

    • Super Ability: Big Blob - Throws a massive, slow-moving blob that explodes on impact, dealing massive damage and knocking back enemies.

    • Gadget: Windup - The next main attack travels faster and further.

    • Star Powers: Chain Reaction (Explosions deal more damage based on enemies hit) & Super Sticky (Super slows enemies).

💎 Dazzling New Skins & Visual Flair

Prepare your gems and Star Points! Season 6 boasts an impressive arsenal of over 10 new skins, alongside visual upgrades:

💰 Gem & Star Point Skins

  • Archvillain Bea | Supercell MAKE | 79 Gems

  • Neko Bea | 79 Gems

  • Gold Neko Bea | 149 Gems

  • Lantern Sandy | 149 Gems

  • Marshal Ruffs | 79 Gems

  • Saloon 8-Bit | Power League | 25,000 Star Points

  • Quickdraw Edgar | 79 Gems

  • Misfortune Tara | 149 Gems

  • Amber de la Vega | 149 Gems

  • DIY Surge | 49 Gems

  • True Silver/Gold Skins (Nita, Spike, Gene) | 10,000/25,000 Coins

🎫 Brawl Pass Exclusive Skins

  • Belle Goldhand | Unlocked at Tier 70

  • Gunslinger Colt | Unlocked at Tier 1

🎭 Enhanced Visuals

  • Animated Pins: Leon, Rosa, Penny, Emz, Carl, Bea, Jacky, Gene, Barley, Mr.P.

  • Animated Faces: Emz (Base & Super Fan), Barley (Base, Maple, Wizard), Rosa (Base & Brawloween), Darryl, Carl (Base, Road Rage, Leonard, Captain), Nani (Base, Retro, Sally), Tara, Gene (Base, Pirate, Evil).

The new season brings a distinct Western aesthetic to the Brawl.

⚔️ New Game Mode: Knockout - Fight to the Last Bullet!

Get ready for intense, high-stakes battles with the brand-new elimination mode, Knockout:

  • Format: 3vs3, No Respawns! Once defeated, you're out for the round.

  • Objective: Eliminate the entire enemy team.

  • Victory: First team to win 2 rounds claims the match.

  • Tiebreaker: If both teams have eliminations when time runs out, the team with the most eliminations wins. If eliminations are tied, the team that dealt more total damage wins.

  • Availability: 10 unique maps in rotation, running for the entire duration of Season 6! This mode demands precision, teamwork, and clutch plays.

🏆 Power League Evolution: Sharper & More Competitive

Power League receives significant quality-of-life improvements and adjustments for the 2025 season:

  • Enhanced Visuals: Clearer feedback during the crucial Ban & Pick phase.

  • Refreshed Map Pool: Now features 4 dedicated maps per core game mode:

    | Game Mode | Maps Available |

    |---------------|-----------------------------------------|

    | Bounty | Shooting Star, Canal Grande, Dry Season, Open Plaza |

    | Brawl Ball | Super Stadium, Backyard Bowl, Sneaky Fields, Triple Dribble |

    | Gem Grab | Ice Fort, Hard Rock Mine, Minecart Madness, Flooded Dam |

    | Heist | Hot Potato, Safe Zone, Turnaround, Snaked Assault |

    | Hot Zone | Split, Dueling Beetles, Triumvirate, Ring of Fire |

    | Siege | Nuts & Bolts, Bot Drop, Factory Rush, Robo Highway |

  • Rank Visibility: Your current season rank is now displayed in more places.

  • Progress Tracking: See your Power League season Quest progress directly on the match end screen.

  • Elite Recognition: Top 500 players in Masters+ Rank see their Leaderboard position on the match end screen (replacing the progress bar).

  • Off-Season Access: View the Leaderboard during the off-season via the upcoming Power League teaser screen.

  • Faster Progression: Climbing ranks in Diamond and above happens quicker.

  • Adjusted Rank Decay: Here's how ranks reset between seasons:

    | Rank | Decay |

    |-------------|---------------|

    | Bronze | No decay |

    | Silver | No decay |

    | Gold | -1 rank |

    | Diamond | -1 rank |

    | Mythic | -2 ranks |

    | Legendary | -2 ranks |

    | Masters | -3 ranks |

⚖️ Brawler Balance: Buffs, Nerfs & Adjustments

Supercell has rolled out a suite of balance changes to shake up the meta. Key adjustments include:

📈 Buffs (Enhancements)

  • Barley: Main Attack damage ⬆️ 680 → 700. Range ⬆️ 9%.

  • Carl: Received adjustments (specifics not detailed in provided notes).

  • Lou: Main Attack damage ⬆️ 400 → 440. Freeze duration ⬆️ 1s → 1.5s.

  • Frank: Main Attack damage ⬆️ 1200 → 1240. Super damage ⬆️ 1200 → 1240.

  • Spike, Poco, EMZ, Jacky, Surge: Also received buffs (specifics not fully detailed).

📉 Nerfs (Adjustments)

  • Bibi: Adjusted (specifics not detailed).

  • Mr. P: Main Attack damage ⬇️ 760 → 720. Porter Reinforcements: Porter health ⬇️ 1400 → 700, damage ⬇️ 260 → 200.

  • Stu: Health ⬇️ 3200 → 3000. Main Attack damage ⬇️ 600 → 580.

  • Amber: Adjusted (specifics not detailed).

  • Colonel Ruffs: Main Attack interval between shots ⬆️ 50ms → 200ms. Health ⬇️ 3000 → 2800.

  • Byron: Adjusted (specifics not detailed).

  • Sprout: Main Attack damage ⬇️ 1020 → 980. Gadget (Garden Mulcher) health restoration ⬇️ 2000 → 1500.

  • Tick: Adjusted (specifics not detailed).

🎉 Seasonal Events & Rotations

Season 6 isn't just about the new; it brings back favorites and celebrates milestones:

  • Core Theme: Brawl Pass Season 6: The Goldarm Gang

  • Special Events:

    • Lantern Brawl

    • Golden Week

    • China Launch Anniversary + 1-Year Anniversary Challenge

  • Event Rotation: The fan-favorite (or infamous!) modes Takedown and Lone Star are slated for potential returns during this season.

  • Map Maker: Continues to evolve, offering creative players new tools (specifics not detailed in provided notes).

As we saddle up for April 12th, the anticipation for Brawl Stars Season 6 is sky-high. With the formidable Belle leading the Brawl Pass charge, the quirky Squeak waiting in the wings, the intense Knockout mode testing our skills, a wealth of stunning new skins, and impactful balance changes, Supercell is delivering a massive content drop that revitalizes the game. The Wild West setting provides a fantastic backdrop for all this new action. See you on the dusty plains of battle, Brawlers! 🤠🎮