So, the latest Brawl Stars Brawl Talk just dropped on YouTube, and it’s a big one—thanks to the crossover with SpongeBob SquarePants. If you were as excited as I was about this collaboration, you’ll be pleased to know it lives up to the hype. With the introduction of SpongeBob-themed power-ups and other cool features, there’s a lot to look forward to in the upcoming update.
Let’s break down everything you need to know from the Brawl Stars Brawl Talk that aired on August 24, 2024.
First up, let’s talk SpongeBob Power-ups in Brawl Stars. Each class has its unique power-ups, which buff their traits in different ways. And each power-up comes with multiple upgrade levels, so the more you upgrade, the more powerful your brawler becomes. You’ll be able to use these power-ups in game modes featuring the SpongeBob modifier.
Here’s a rundown of the new power-ups:
This power-up creates a shield that revolves around you. When the shield is destroyed, it absorbs damage for a short period of time. Three Krabby Patties will rotate around a tank brawler, giving them damage resistance, a speed boost, and charging their Super.
This one’s perfect for Support classes. It creates a healing area around you, and using your Super spawns a Power Cube.
For the Controller class, this power-up lets you unleash Squidward’s musical attack after a cooldown. It pierces through obstacles and enemies, and you can store up to two of these musical attacks.
This Assassin-class power-up spins around you, taking down low-health enemies, giving you a speed boost, and making you temporarily invisible.
With a short cooldown, Artillery’s basic attack drops a pineapple from the sky. It deals damage and leaves a damaging area that explodes into pineapple chunks.
Controller’s basic attack leaves a trail of bubbles on the ground, damaging enemies who touch them. At the end of the trail, an explosion releases more bubbles.
This power-up for the Damage Dealer class spawns homing projectiles every time you hit an enemy. It also boosts your movement speed and provides healing for a short time.
The SpongeBob season introduces two new game modes:
This 3v3 mode involves catching jellyfish scattered around the map. The team with the most jellyfish wins. To catch a jellyfish, you need to hold onto it for five seconds.
If you get knocked out before time’s up, you drop the jellyfish, allowing others to grab it. So, be prepared to both catch and steal jellyfish from your opponents.
In this mode, 12 brawlers battle in teams of four. It’s similar to Duo Showdown but with a new team dynamic.
There are some exciting new brawlers coming up:
A mythic damage dealer and the final member of the Castle Courtyard Trio. He wields shovels to throw stones that deal AoE damage with each bounce.
His Super lets him climb into a digging machine, plowing through everything in his path. Moe will be available starting August 29 with his 29 Gem Monterey Moe Skin.
An assassin and the first member of his trio, Kenji has two distinct attack patterns: Dash and Wide Slash. He alternates between these patterns with each attack.
His Super targets an area with a powerful Slash and grants temporary invincibility. Kenji will be available with his Fruit Samurai skin from September 26, 2024.
Some existing brawlers are getting new Hypercharges:
Now, onto the skins. If you’re into Squidward, you’ll be happy to know there’s a Squidward Mortis skin coming to the Brawl Pass. There are also two exclusive color variants that you can snag if you’re a Brawl Pass Plus subscriber. But that’s not all—SpongeBob El Primo is making his debut, and you can get him for free through the Club Event.
To unlock SpongeBob El Primo, you’ll need to earn Krusty Kash, a new temporary currency introduced for the SpongeBob season. You can collect Krusty Kash by participating in events and contributing to the club collection. And the best part? Your clubmates can pitch in to help fill the collection, making it a team effort.
Besides SpongeBob El Primo, keep an eye out for other new skins like Patrick Buzz, Sandy Jessie , Gary the Snail, Mr. Krabs Tick, and Plankton Darryl. They’re all part of the fun, so don’t miss them.
There are also some extra skins to look out for:
Here are some additional updates:
Brawl Stars also revealed following two new-mini themes that will include several skins:
The SpongeBob season in Brawl Stars kicks off on September 5, 2024, and runs through October 2, 2024.
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