Brawl Stars profile
Brawl Stars
supercell.com(opens in new tab)Short competitive battles with teams, characters and progression.
A short match can advance several reward tracks at once.
Where the money comes from
Optional purchases, passes and related game services support free play.
Sources (7)
- Brawl Stars — official product pagePrimary product · accessed 18 October 2026
- Brawl Stars — Apple App StorePrimary store metadata · accessed 18 October 2026
- Supercell revenue declines 4% to €2.65bn in 2025 | PocketGamer.bizCompany reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Supercell generates $3B in 2025 revenue, down 4%, while profits grew - GamesBeatCompany reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Starr Drops | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Starr Drop Chances | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Drop Chances | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
What they made last year
Supercell reported 2025 revenue of €2.65 billion before the impact of changes in deferred revenue; Finnish statutory reporting uses a different revenue timing basis.
Sources (5)
- Supercell generates $3B in 2025 revenue, down 4%, while profits grew - GamesBeatCompany reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Supercell revenue declines 4% to €2.65bn in 2025 | PocketGamer.bizCompany reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Starr Drops | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Starr Drop Chances | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Drop Chances | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
How much they keep
EBITDA before changes in deferred revenue was €932 million in 2025. EBITDA measures a different stage of profitability from net income.
Sources (5)
- Supercell generates $3B in 2025 revenue, down 4%, while profits grew - GamesBeatCompany reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Supercell revenue declines 4% to €2.65bn in 2025 | PocketGamer.bizCompany reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Starr Drops | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Starr Drop Chances | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Drop Chances | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
What they’re worth
The studio sits within Tencent’s listed corporate group. A valuation of Tencent covers many other businesses as well.
Sources (5)
- Supercell revenue declines 4% to €2.65bn in 2025 | PocketGamer.bizCompany reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Supercell generates $3B in 2025 revenue, down 4%, while profits grew - GamesBeatCompany reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Starr Drops | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Starr Drop Chances | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Drop Chances | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
Where the money is heading
Passes, cosmetics and other purchases monetise sustained participation in a free competitive game.
Sources (7)
- Brawl Stars — official product pagePrimary product · accessed 18 October 2026
- Brawl Stars — Apple App StorePrimary store metadata · accessed 18 October 2026
- Supercell revenue declines 4% to €2.65bn in 2025 | PocketGamer.bizCompany reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Supercell generates $3B in 2025 revenue, down 4%, while profits grew - GamesBeatCompany reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Starr Drops | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Starr Drop Chances | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Drop Chances | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
Who runs it
Supercell Oy · Supercell / Tencent
Supercell is controlled within Tencent’s ownership group. Its studio model has produced several separate games, including Brawl Stars, Clash of Clans and Clash Royale.
Sources (6)
- Brawl Stars — Apple App StorePrimary store metadata · accessed 18 October 2026
- Supercell revenue declines 4% to €2.65bn in 2025 | PocketGamer.bizCompany reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Supercell generates $3B in 2025 revenue, down 4%, while profits grew - GamesBeatCompany reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Starr Drops | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Starr Drop Chances | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Drop Chances | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
What AI does here
Bots and matchmaking organise competitive play; Starr Drops and other reward systems use published game mechanics rather than a general AI assistant.
Sources (5)
- Starr Drops | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Starr Drop Chances | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Drop Chances | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Brawl Stars — official product pagePrimary product · accessed 18 October 2026
- Brawl Stars — Apple App StorePrimary store metadata · accessed 18 October 2026
Who supplies the brains
Supercell develops Brawl Stars within Tencent’s wider ownership group.
Sources (5)
- Starr Drops | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Starr Drop Chances | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Drop Chances | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Brawl Stars — official product pagePrimary product · accessed 18 October 2026
- Brawl Stars — Apple App StorePrimary store metadata · accessed 18 October 2026
What it learns from you
Supercell’s March 2026 policy describes game/account, device, content and partner information and privacy/advertising choices. It explains retention while an account is active and de-identification of some unused data. Social login, marketing consent and purchase permissions should be considered separately.
Sources (6)
- Starr Drops | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Starr Drop Chances | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Drop Chances | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Clash Royale — Trust evidencePublic primary documentation · accessed 18 October 2026
- Brawl Stars — official product pagePrimary product · accessed 18 October 2026
- Brawl Stars — Apple App StorePrimary store metadata · accessed 18 October 2026
Who checks its work
Published drop chances, reporting and enforcement provide ways to inspect rewards and challenge misconduct.
Sources (6)
- Starr Drops | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Starr Drop Chances | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Drop Chances | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Brawl Stars — official product pagePrimary product · accessed 18 October 2026
- Brawl Stars — Apple App StorePrimary store metadata · accessed 18 October 2026
- Clash Royale — Trust evidencePublic primary documentation · accessed 18 October 2026
How much choice you have
Read the reward chances and decide whether you want the gameplay or are mainly chasing the next unlock.
Sources (6)
- Starr Drops | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Starr Drop Chances | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Drop Chances | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Clash Royale — Trust evidencePublic primary documentation · accessed 18 October 2026
- Brawl Stars — official product pagePrimary product · accessed 18 October 2026
- Brawl Stars — Apple App StorePrimary store metadata · accessed 18 October 2026
Editorial Trust score: 60/100
Assessed 18 October 2026
What they say vs what they do
15/25 points
Brawl Stars is covered by Supercell’s published game privacy framework. Short competitive matches and progression can make repeated play appealing; a rank is a game-performance signal, not a measure of personal worth.
Sources (4)
- Clash Royale — Trust evidencePublic primary documentation · accessed 18 October 2026
- Starr Drops | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Starr Drop Chances | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Drop Chances | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
What they know—and what they do with it
15/25 points
Supercell’s March 2026 policy describes game/account, device, content and partner information and privacy/advertising choices. It explains retention while an account is active and de-identification of some unused data. Social login, marketing consent and purchase permissions should be considered separately.
Sources (4)
- Clash Royale — Trust evidencePublic primary documentation · accessed 18 October 2026
- Starr Drops | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Starr Drop Chances | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Drop Chances | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
Quality vs Quantity
15/25 points
Short competitive matches and progression can make repeated play appealing; a rank is a game-performance signal, not a measure of personal worth.
Sources (6)
- Clash Royale — Trust evidencePublic primary documentation · accessed 18 October 2026
- Brawl Stars — official product pagePrimary product · accessed 18 October 2026
- Brawl Stars — Apple App StorePrimary store metadata · accessed 18 October 2026
- Starr Drops | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Starr Drop Chances | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Drop Chances | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
How much control you really have
15/25 points
Read the reward chances and decide whether you want the gameplay or are mainly chasing the next unlock.
Sources (6)
- Clash Royale — Trust evidencePublic primary documentation · accessed 18 October 2026
- Brawl Stars — official product pagePrimary product · accessed 18 October 2026
- Brawl Stars — Apple App StorePrimary store metadata · accessed 18 October 2026
- Starr Drops | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Starr Drop Chances | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Drop Chances | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
Who does it better
Comparison priority: competitive play, progression and cosmetic collecting. A surprise reward should be an addition to an enjoyable match, not its only purpose.
Sources (3)
- Starr Drops | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Starr Drop Chances | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Drop Chances | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
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Reinforcement— The reward
Wins, trophies and surprise Starr Drops make the next reward uncertain and appealing.
Sources (3)
- Starr Drops | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Starr Drop Chances | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Drop Chances | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
Prompts & Cues— The trigger
Quests, daily rewards and pass progress give repeated sessions a purpose.
Sources (3)
- Starr Drops | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Starr Drop Chances | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Drop Chances | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
Response Effort— The easy path
Short mobile matches make another attempt easy to fit into a break.
Sources (3)
- Starr Drops | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Starr Drop Chances | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Drop Chances | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
Social Influence— The crowd
Teams, clubs, ranks and visible characters turn progression into social identity.
Sources (3)
- Starr Drops | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Starr Drop Chances | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Drop Chances | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
Loss Aversion & Scarcity— The pressure
Pass seasons and time-limited events make unused progress opportunities feel costly.
Sources (3)
- Starr Drops | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Starr Drop Chances | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Drop Chances | Supercell Support PortalPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
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