Brawl Talk: Thunder Frogs, Rey & Ruby and a Ranked rework

The October 31 Brawl Talk revealed three new Brawlers for Brawl Stars. Thunder Frogs land in November, with Rey and Ruby following in December. Ranked is getting a full rework, and one of Rey or Ruby will be free during Brawlidays.

Supercell's 12-minute show went live on the official Brawl Stars YouTube channel at 16:00 UTC. It covered three seasons instead of the usual two, because the holiday Brawlidays season was folded into the same broadcast.

Brawl Talk at a glance

How do Thunder Frogs play?

Thunder Frogs are three frogs, Ziggy's stage assistants, who count as a single Brawler. Supercell calls them the first Legendary Artillery Brawler. That is the joke behind the video's tagline of "3 new Brawlers, or is it 5?"

Their main attack throws frogs to different spots. An electric triangle forms between them and damages anyone inside, with more damage toward the edges. Their Super merges the trio into one big frog that jumps three times, dealing area damage on each landing. The Hypercharge adds an electric strike between all the landing spots on the final jump.

The kit rewards placement more than direct aim. Players who like throwers that work over walls should find a lot to experiment with.

Rey and Ruby: Better together

Rey and Ruby are the King and Queen of Toyland. Supercell describes them as the first Brawlers whose abilities synergize when they are on the same team. Each one heals the other with their main attack and moves faster when heading toward their partner.

• Rey: The longer he keeps an enemy in his sights, the harder his shot hits. His Super locks on to every enemy in view and fires at all of them.
• Ruby: A playing-card themed Brawler. She throws a club and a diamond, with bonus damage if both hit the same target. Her Super creates a zone that grounds enemies.

Both arrive in December, and you can pick one of them for free during Brawlidays. Supercell has not said how you unlock the other.

What is changing in Ranked?

Ranked opened the show. The pick and ban screen is being rebuilt with more Brawlers on screen, filters and search. You will also be able to quick chat, swap turns and suggest bans during the draft.

• Elo: more points for a 2-0 win, fewer points lost in a 2-1 defeat
• Only Power 11 Brawlers can be used in Ranked
• Free maxed Brawlers rise from 3 to 6
• Ranked unlocks later on the Trophy Road
• New seasonal Battle Cards with animal themes
• More stats at the end of each match

Buffies, skins and new modes

Six Brawlers get Buffies: Mr. P, Lou, Gale, Mandy, Chester and Berry. Cosmo and Vince get Hypercharges. The November season is the crime-themed Brawl Vice, with Brawl Vice Bull and Crime Pays Poco on the Brawl Pass. Brawlidays brings Santa Squeak and Nutcracker Draco.

New modes include 20-Player Showdown, Counter Light and Super Hockey. Viewers of the World Finals on November 20-22 can earn rewards such as the World Finals Clancy skin for free.

What should you do before the update?

There is no firm date yet, so there is no rush. If you play Ranked, getting your main picks to Power 11 makes sense. You can also grab a free reward from the official link in the video description.

More Supercell coverage: free Brawl Stars pins, our Clash of Clans Town Hall 18 guide and the Clash of Clans October 2026 balance changes.

Frequently asked questions

What new Brawlers are coming to Brawl Stars?

Three. Thunder Frogs, a Legendary Artillery Brawler, arrive in November. Rey and Ruby, who get stronger together, follow in December.

Are Rey and Ruby free?

One of them is. Supercell said you can pick either Rey or Ruby for free during the Brawlidays season in December. It has not explained how the pick works yet.

When does the Brawl Stars update come out?

Supercell gave no exact date in the video. It only said November for Thunder Frogs and December for Rey and Ruby. The next season is expected around November 5.

Sources

• Brawl Stars official YouTube: Brawl Talk (October 31, 2026)
• esports.gg: Brawl Talk recap
• Timesaver: Brawl Talk recap and details