Brawl Stars Ranked Update Overview (February 2025)
Say bye-bye to the old Ranked and welcome a fresh new Ranked! - Brawl Stars Ranked Update February 2025
2025-02-14
Supercell has announced a major overhaul to the Brawl Stars ranked system, launching on February 25, 2025. The update aims to make the Ranked mode more competitive and engaging, with a focus on rewarding skilled players and encouraging broader participation.
| ▪ Brawl Stars February Update Release Date: The Brawl Stars ranked update is scheduled for release on February 25. ▪ Brawl Talk February 2025 Start Time: A Brawl Talk episode with more details is expected around February 22. ▪ New Ranked Seasons: Ranked 2.0 seasons will start on the third Thursday of each month, with the first season beginning on February 25th and running until April 16th. |
New Progression System - Pro Pass!
▪ The new Pro Pass features both free and paid tracks.
▪ It will last for 4 months to align with Brawl Esports events. Players can advance in the Pro Pass by earning Pro Pass XP through winning Ranked matches, ranking up, and engaging with esports broadcasts.
▪ Purchasing the Pro Pass grants instant progression and 2x Pro Pass XP. The paid version of the track costs $24.99 for the four-month duration.
▪ The free progression path will grant better rewards than the current Ranked system, including a Legendary Starr Drop as the tail reward. Rewards for the paid version include Pro Skin upgrades, Pins, Sprays, Icons, Gems, and Coins.
*New big changes coming to Brawl Pass: Pro Pass!
New Skin Rarity - Pro!
▪ Skins categorized as "Pro" can be enhanced a maximum of 11 times by acquiring “Skin Upgrade” items available through the Pro Pass, and also within Ranked Drops, starting eight months post-skin release.
▪ Each enhancement provides visual enhancements to the Skin, which may include a new Spawn VFX, or additional cosmetics like an animated Brawler Battle Card.
▪ In every Ranked Season, players have the opportunity to obtain a Legendary-level Skin at no cost within the Free Track of the Pass.
The very first Pro Skin is for COLT!
* Colt brawler's base skins & concept arts preview.
New Tier Above Masters - Pro!
Climb for a higher rank in the Brawl Stars Brawl Pass matches - Master Rank is no longer your finishing line in Brawl Pass, now it is Pro!
▪ Masters Rank in the Pro Pass is classified into 3 tiers: Masters I, II, and III. (Each requiring 1000 Elo to advance Legendary now takes 750 Elo to advance each Tier.)
▪ When you reach the Pro tier, you'll unlock an esports button! Get the Pro tier rank and you are qualified to participate in Brawl Stars esports events!
New Ranked Modes!
New Ranked modes encourage diverse strategies! Stagnation problems are also fixed!
▪ Cleaning Duty: This is the new mode being added to the Ranked rotation.
▪ Future Additions: Expect to see regular additions and rotations of game modes to keep the Ranked experience dynamic and engaging.
▪ Emphasis on Team Composition: Players will need to adapt their Brawler selections and strategies to suit the specific mode in play, increasing the importance of team composition and tactical thinking.
* New modes in Ranked will give you refreshing experiences!
New Ranked Drops!
The old Ranked Drops system is being retired and replaced with the Pro Pass and its reward track.
▪ Pro Pass Integration: Ranked progression is now tied to the Pro Pass, with both free and paid tiers of rewards.
▪ Better Free Rewards: The free progression path within the Pro Pass will offer improved rewards compared to the previous Ranked system, including a guaranteed Legendary Starr Drop at the end of the track.
▪ Pro Pass Rewards: By progressing through the pass, players will receive better rewards, including Pro Skin upgrades, Pins, Sprays, Icons, Gems, and Coins.
▪ Esports Integration: Players can advance in the Pro Pass by earning Pro Pass XP through winning Ranked matches, ranking up, and engaging with esports broadcasts.
Maxed-Out Brawlers for Each Ranked Season!
Good news for newer or less-invested players: 3 maxed-out brawlers added for each season! Rank up your brawler to the Max level and dominate the playing field!
▪ Seasonal Rotation: Each Ranked season will feature a set of three fully maxed-out (Power Level 11, Gadget, and Star Power) Brawlers that all players can use exclusively within Ranked matches.
▪ Strategic Variety: The selection of these Brawlers will rotate each season.
▪ Incentivizes Engagement: Players are encouraged to test new strategies with these pre-leveled characters, as well as level up their own Brawlers.
▪ Requirement at Higher Ranks: Players in Mythic and above will need 12 Power Level 11 Brawlers to play.
Battle Cards Have New Visuals!
New visual arts are designed for all ranks and new battle cards! Find the perfect customizations for your battle cards!
▪ Battle Cards are now permanent!
▪ Collect fresh visuals for Battle Cards
▪ Customize and display your choice of Battle Card in your profile
▪ New visual designs are also worked on all Ranked Tiers!
* Explore new visual fun on battle cards!
More Restrictions to the Ranking System!
▪ Elo Inflation: The update tackles Elo inflation by removing Floor Protection for Mythic and higher ranks, meaning players can be demoted to Diamond if they lose too much. Elo gain has been increased, but it is more challenging in Legendary and above.
▪ Rank Boost: Rank Boost values have been reduced dramatically, and it is only available up to Mythic.
▪ Team Restrictions: Trio and Duo team-ups are more restrictive as players increase in Rank. Players can’t team up with friends if their Rank is too low compared to their own.
▪ Rank Reset: Rank reset will no longer put everyone in Bronze I every month. For players Diamond 1 and above, the reset is always -6 minor ranks from their ending rank. If a player is Gold 3 and below, they will be reset to Silver I.
New Changes on Matchmaking!
▪ Faster queue times at lower Ranks! Stricter matchmaking at higher Ranks!
▪ The Elo search range will no longer extend beyond rank restrictions.
▪ New rank reset rule: Puts you to a new level of 6 minor ranks lower (Bronze I)
▪ Players in Mythic and above will need 12 Power Level 11 Brawlers to play.
No More Modifiers!
Modifiers have been removed because they were too complex for casual players and restricted the viable Brawlers meta. The developers plan to introduce new ways to keep Ranked Seasons fresh.
Gadgets Have No Time Limits!
Gadgets can now be used unlimited times but with a cooldown, with each Gadget having its own cooldown based on its strength, ranging from 7 to 30 seconds.
Other Improvements
▪ The ranked emblem is now always shown in Ranked.
▪ Players can now 'Heart' Brawlers to favorite them.
▪ Favorite Brawlers will be filtered to the front during the Ranked Pick phase.
▪ Red and Blue side spawn viewing distance fixed to match.
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