Brawl Stars has just concluded an extraordinary October 2025 with a landmark collaboration that has set the gaming community ablaze. The Stranger Things partnership with Netflix marks one of the most exciting crossovers the game has ever seen, transforming Starr Park as the Upside Down invades the beloved mobile title.[1][2]

The collaboration brings six stunning character skins inspired by the hit Netflix series. Eleven Lumi serves as the Brawl Pass skin and harnesses the power of waffles to fight evil, complete with Retro Lumi and Thrilled Lumi Chromas. Dustin Nita befriends a Demogorgon and includes a Hypercharge version along with 80s Dustin Nita and Future Dustin Nita Chromas. Players can also unlock Hopper Bull, Eddie Draco, Will Gus, and Scoops Ahoy Berry, each bringing their own flair to the arena.[2]

The October update introduces Upside Showdown, a roguelite progression-style game mode that blends traditional Showdown gameplay with escalating challenges. Listeners advance through five stages, selecting Power upgrades at the start of each round. These Powers range from offensive and defensive options to speed-based enhancements. Only the top four players progress past each stage, and those who conquer all five earn maximum rewards in Trophies and a special currency called Waffles, redeemable for run-boosting cards and upgrades.[1][2]

Gigi, a new Mythic assassin Brawler, debuts as part of the Juju trio. This possessed ballerina doll wields a magical glove and specializes in area damage through her Pirouette Power-up attack, which simultaneously boosts her movement speed. Her Super allows her to teleport onto enemies and return for additional exit damage. Uniquely, Gigi charges her Super by dodging incoming projectiles, adding a skill-based mechanic to her kit. Listeners can unlock Gigi through a dedicated Brawler Release Event using Gigi Boxes, which also contain 199 Gem Skins.[1][2]

The update overhauls the Hypercharge system with standardized boosts for all Brawlers: five percent extra attack, five percent defense, and twenty percent additional movement speed. New Hypercharges debut for Pam, Alli, Mina, and Ziggy, each with unique gameplay mechanics that enhance their strategic value in matches.[1][2]

Quality-of-life improvements enhance the player experience significantly. Daily rewards now require six wins for variable prizes including Starr Drops, Sushi Rolls, and Mega Boxes. Team Up features now display recently victorious teammates, simplifying squad formation. XP Doublers extend their benefits to Quest XP, accelerating progression. Two new trio-focused competitive modes, Wipeout and Gem Grab, emphasize teamwork with four teams of three players each.[1][2]

The Mega Quests and Omega Quests system introduces a seven-quest chain per Brawl Pass season, with escalating rewards and exclusive perks for Pass holders on the final quest. Balance adjustments accompany the update, including decreased Hypercharge charge rates and various gadget cooldown tweaks.[1][2]

Looking forward, Supercell has teased the next Brawl Talk arriving in one month, promising additional Stranger Things content and fresh surprises for the global Brawl Stars community.[2]

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