Brawl Stars: What It Is, How to Download and Play

About the Game Brawl Stars!

First released in beta by Supercell in 2006, this is a fast-paced freemium real-time multiplayer strategy game. Its global release date is December 12, 2009. The game was released in China on June 9, 2014. The Chinese version of the game is a standalone app with its own dedicated Chinese servers.

Card games and MOBAs have always dominated the mobile esports world. Many people believe that the small nature of phones makes games requiring very fast reactions and precision much harder to play, and therefore less fun. But this idea seems to have been proven wrong when one of the most successful mobile developers, Supercell, released Brawl Stars in 2017. With smart design, they proved you could have an incredibly fast-paced game with crazy shooters on mobile devices. It's enjoyable not just to play, but to watch; at this rate, it seems likely to become a cult esports title in the future.

If we wanted to briefly describe Brawl Stars, it wouldn't be wrong to say it's a mix of Clash Royale and Overwatch. It almost looks like the Clash Royale map was taken, stretched out a bit, and lightly redesigned. Brawl Stars, featuring a colorful cast of characters each with their own unique abilities, is a game where you complete objectives on the map while fighting with various weapons.

Brawl Stars might sound simple, but there's a lot of depth in it, with a wide roster to choose from and multiple game modes to master, even on the stage where you compete against each other. That's why aiming for the top in the game won't be easy.

How Do You Download Brawl Stars?

Brawl Stars is available for free on both iOS and Android devices. All you need to do is open the App Store on an Apple device or the Google Play Store on an Android device, go to the Brawl Stars page, and tap the download button. The game will then install on your device, and you're almost ready. The moment you log in, you'll find yourself in the world of Brawl Stars. Getting started really couldn't be easier.

How Do You Play Brawl Stars?

Unlike other mobile games like Hearthstone or Clash Royale, which can be fairly complex even at their most basic level, Brawl Stars is quite simple. You move your character around the screen with a digital joystick on the left side of the screen, and you aim and try to shoot your opponents with another joystick, also on the left. Hitting your targets also charges your super ability, which you unleash using another button next to the joystick. It's fairly simple. Of course, the game itself isn't as simple as its controls. The game modes on offer will require a bit more thought than that. Some modes require you to collect or hold gems, while others have you defending your own vault while trying to break into your opponent's. In another mode, you try to score a goal with a soccer ball while trying to kill your opponents. Whether virtual or not, it's clearly the most dangerous soccer game we've seen so far.

How Can I Improve at Brawl Stars?

Like many great esports titles, Brawl Stars is very easy to learn but incredibly hard to master. Teamwork and strategy are the keywords. Some modes require you to protect specific members of your team, while others call for an entirely different strategy and a lot of coordination. The best way to learn the game's finer points is to find a team you can play with regularly and work on your communication and chemistry in-game. But that doesn't mean there aren't other resources you can use to improve your gameplay. YouTube channels like CWA Mobile Gaming and sites like Brawl Stars UP offer some simple but incredibly effective tips for near-instant improvement!

Tips About Brawl Stars

Brawl Stars' core meta revolves around which brawlers are best on which map and in which situations. For example: A brawler that can be great in the Gem Grab mode might be terrible in Brawl Ball, so keeping track of every variation in the meta for each game mode will take a bit of your time. That said, if you want to jump in right now with some of the best characters, Mr. P, who seems to dominate nearly every game mode, could be the right pick. There's also Darryl, who has low power but controls the map quite well, a skill you'll always want to have.

Are There Brawl Stars Tournaments?

Yes, there are. The Brawl Stars Championship is the biggest Brawl Stars event in the world. Running for almost a year, the competition starts with qualifiers open to everyone and then moves toward monthly finals through online qualifiers. The World Championship Final, starting in 10 days, is the finish line. For the 2020 season, the base prize pool is exactly $1 million. Considering that another $500,000 can be added on top of that through fan support, you can imagine the scale of the event. In this battle where the best players compete against the best for a huge prize, we recommend you don't miss this tournament, where we get to watch those skills that might seem impossible to us.

How Do You Download Brawl Stars on PC?

You can download and play SuperCell's popular game Brawl Stars using BlueStacks 4.

Brawl Stars PC System Requirements

• OS: Microsoft Windows 7 or later.
• Processor: Intel or AMD Processor.
• RAM: At least 2GB RAM.
• HDD: 5GB