Brawl Stars x Subway Surfers Collab: New Brawlers, Hypercharges & More!

What happens when one of the world’s biggest mobile shooters collides with one of the most downloaded endless runners of all time? That’s the question Supercell posed in its latest Brawl Talk. The answer might just redefine how crossovers are done in mobile gaming.

Brawl Stars is no stranger to high-profile collabs, but this Subway Surfers partnership feels different. It’s not just a batch of themed skins or a one-off cosmetic tie-in. Instead, players are getting a new game mode, Subway-inspired Supers, unique reward mechanics, and even playable crossover content inside Subway Surfers itself. The hype is real, and the stakes are high. But here’s the catch: this update is about more than cosmetics. It’s about progression, competition, and a fresh way of experiencing Brawl Stars.

So, what exactly is waiting for players this season? And how does it all connect back to the Subway Surfers collab? Let’s break it down.

Brawl Stars x Subway Surfers Collab

The headline announcement is, of course, the Subway Surfers x Brawl Stars event, bringing two of the most recognizable mobile IPs under one roof. Subway Surfers has held the crown as the most downloaded mobile game of all time with over 4 billion installs across platforms, while Brawl Stars has a loyal monthly active player base exceeding 50 million worldwide. Bringing these communities together is both a nostalgic play and a smart engagement strategy.

Here’s what players are getting from this crossover:

• New Game Mode: Subway Run – Brawl Stars introduces its first-ever race mode. Ten players compete to pass through checkpoints and finish first. Defeating opponents not only removes them temporarily but also grants a speed boost, making eliminations more tactical than ever. Subway Supers are always active in this mode, and if that wasn’t enough, Guard, the iconic Subway Surfers NPC, hunts down players who get too close.
• Subway Supers – Eight crossover power-ups from Subway Surfers enter Brawl Stars, each with three upgrade levels. Examples include Super Sneakers (jump obstacles with a speed boost), Hoverboard Charge (surf through enemies), and Barrier Trap (summon train barriers to block foes). These are not just gimmicks; they bring fresh tactical layers to gameplay.
• Reward Track with Rails – Instead of grinding tokens, players collect Rails to unlock Subway-themed rewards. Completing the track unlocks the free Jake Ollie skin, alongside graffiti skins for Leon, Stu, and Alli. A new loot box type, Boom Boxes, guaranteed cosmetics, and a Subway Super.
• Subway Surfers Gets Brawl Stars Content Too – The crossover goes both ways. Players in Subway Surfers can unlock six Brawlers as runners (Dynamike, Piper, El Primo, Max, Poco, and Spike) and try out a new Brawl Stars Showdown mode.

This event runs for four weeks, each with unique themes:

• Week 1: Coin Rain modifier for faster progression.
• Week 2: Club Event where members collect Rails together, ending with a free Graffiti Leon skin.
• Week 3: Mina’s release event in Brazil.
• Week 4: Daily contests to close the collab.

It’s rare to see a collab that changes the game at a mechanical level rather than just cosmetically, but this is exactly what Supercell is banking on.

Brawl Star New Brawlers Mina and Ziggy

Two brand-new Brawlers are joining the roster this season, each bringing distinctive mechanics that shake up the current meta.

• Mina: Inspired by Brazil, Mina mixes capoeira and breakdancing into her combat style. Her Capoeira Combo cycles through three ranged attacks, but if the rhythm breaks, so does her chain. She also dashes slightly with each move, adding mobility without direct damage. Her super, Furacão 3000, creates a hurricane that knocks up enemies, giving her strong crowd-control potential. Mina will debut in the first-ever Brawler release event using the new Brawler Box system.
• Ziggy: A flamboyant magician with control over electricity. His main attack, Ta-Da!, delivers a delayed lightning strike, while his Super, Fantastical Storm, summons a roaming electrical storm that slows down when trapping enemies inside.

Ziggy’s design plays into area control and zoning, making him a potential counter to brawlers reliant on tight positioning.
Both Brawlers add to the already diverse roster of 78+, and with them, Supercell is phasing out its early-access release model. Instead, new characters will be tied to timed release events where players can earn Brawler Boxes by winning matches.

Brawl Star Hypercharges, Skins & Balance Shifts

A Brawl Talk isn’t complete without new Hypercharges, and this update delivers eight more, leaving only Pam without one (she’s teased for the next cycle). Highlights include:

• Ollie’s Hypercharge: Now includes a jump, wider music blast, and reduced ammo cost.
• Byron’s Hypercharge: Super triggers his attack in all directions.
• Juju’s Hypercharge: Summons a stronger Gris-Gris with more health and speed.
• Meeple’s Hypercharge: Super covers a larger area and lets teammates walk through walls and water.

Hypercharges have significantly altered the meta since their introduction, with Supercell confirming that player engagement during Hypercharge events is 35% higher than regular updates. It’s no surprise the devs are ensuring nearly every Brawler gets one.

Alongside power changes, the update rolls out fresh skins:

• Streetwear Emz as the Subway Surfers Season Brawl Pass skin, with Hypebeast and Techwear Chromas.
• DJ Poco has a Hypercharge Skin, including Scratcher and Beatmatcher Chromas.
• Jam Master Hank, Fisherman Buzz (via Supercell ID), and graffiti-inspired skins for multiple Brawlers.
• Carreta Spike and Crazy Clown Carl are region-specific designs for Brazil.

And just when players thought it couldn’t get spookier, Supercell teased Brawl-o-ween 2025, featuring Plague Doctor Crow, Ghost Diver Rico, and the Headless Tickman, among other chilling cosmetics.

Brawl Star New Progression, Events & The Competitive Edge

Perhaps the most impactful change isn’t flashy at all; it’s progression. Supercell is scrapping the early access shop window for new Brawlers in favor of release events with Brawler Boxes.

Here’s how it works:

• Events run for 10 days.
• Players get 3 daily tickets to play special Brawl Stars modes (using their own roster or a maxed version of the new Brawler).
• Every two wins earns a Brawler Box, with cosmetics, resources, and a chance to unlock the Brawler.
• Higher-rarity Brawlers require more wins, but free-to-play players still have a fair shot.

For competitive players, this is huge. No longer locked out by early shop exclusivity, new Brawlers enter the meta faster and in more hands. Considering Brawl Stars has an active esports scene with over $1.3 million in prize pools in 2024, accessibility to new characters could directly impact tournament play.

On the Trophy Road, new maps like Ranger Ranch and Mike’s Mines expand variety, while progression badges above 2000 trophies provide more bragging rights. With Brawl Stars having crossed $2 billion in lifetime revenue (Sensor Tower, 2023), these changes are clearly designed to sustain long-term engagement without alienating free players.

On paper, this might seem like just another seasonal refresh. But when you add it all up, two new Brawlers, eight Hypercharges, a new progression system, and a crossover with a game that has more downloads than any app outside TikTok, it’s clear Supercell is thinking bigger.

Mobile gaming thrives on events that break the cycle, and the Subway Surfers collab feels like exactly that. It merges audiences, experiments with mechanics, and doubles down on the idea that live-service games are about constant reinvention. For Brawl Stars players, this is a season to grind, experiment, and maybe even run on rails.