Brawl Stars x Stranger Things Event (2025) – BrawlOne

You’re dropped into Hawkins as arenas twist with retro props, eerie synths, and creeping hazards, and it’s not just cosmetic. You’ll tackle Upside Showdown’s five-stage solo runs, earn Waffles for limited skins, and face a Demogorgon boss while coordinating Hawkins Hunt gauntlets. Packs, powers, and a Dustin Nita milestone reshape your choices from match one. With the clock ticking from November 6–December 3, your strategy has to change—starting now.

Stranger Things Event Overview

Although Brawl Stars never shies from wild crossovers, the 2025 Stranger Things event dialed it up with a full Upside Down takeover from November 6 to December 3. You jumped into a Hawkins-themed arena drenched in eerie synths, retro props, and creeping hazards, while limited-time skins reimagined brawlers with Eleven’s psychic flair and a menacing Demogorgon boss. This stranger things event tied into Season 5 and layered in crossover story missions that unlocked hidden lore as you progressed.

You also banked waffles, a new event currency: 300 free on day one, then 80 daily for 27 days, totaling 2,540. Spend waffles in the shop for Brawler Decks, power-ups, cosmetics, and the Stranger & Strangest Packs—collect 60 to unlock Dustin Nita, and complete the set for a unique pin.

Upside Showdown Game Mode

While the Upside Down warps the rules, Upside Showdown turns Solo Showdown into a five‑stage, roguelite sprint where you survive, draft Powers, and climb. You enter 10‑player free‑for‑alls; only the top four advance. Fail to place, and your Run snaps back to stage 1. After each stage, choose one of three Powers and stack up to five for the Run. Placements upgrade your deck: 1st grants a guaranteed Legendary Power, 2nd yields Mythic or higher, 3rd–4th deliver Epics.

The upside showdown lobby and UI drip with Upside Down vibes; clear all five and pop back “right side up” to “Winner, winner, waffle dinner!”

Waffles — New Event Currency

Meet Waffles, the limited-time Stranger Things event currency you’ll spend from Nov 6–Dec 3, 2025. You’ll use waffles to unlock Brawler Decks, grab power-ups, cosmetics, and event collectibles in the Shop. They’re your ticket to playing the new modes and stacking crossover rewards.

You’ll get free waffles daily: 300 on day 1, then 80 per day for 27 days, totaling 2,540. Earn more from Upside Showdown (per-stage rewards for your first 15 battles each run), Hawkins Hunt (first 20 battles per run), Mega Quests, Daily Wins (15 waffles for the 2nd, 4th, and 6th win), plus special runs and boss fights. Need extras? Buy waffles with Gems, real money, or via the Supercell Store. Purchase 60 Stranger/Strangest packs to unlock Dustin Nita and an exclusive pin.

Hawkins Hunt Challenges

Dive into Hawkins Hunt, a 3-player co-op gauntlet where you push through five escalating stages to dismantle Upside Down hordes and bosses like the Demogorgon and Vecna. You’ll coordinate supers, gadgets, and lanes to clear waves, then focus targets during boss phases. Win a stage, pocket waffles and sometimes Power cards; wipe, and you’re back to stage 1. Since hawkins hunt runs reset every six days, pace your sessions and target consistency—waffles only count for your first 20 battles per run.

• Shadowy portals spit elites that hard-counter lone pushes—rotate and pinch.
• Save burst for shielded boss thresholds to skip punishing add spawns.
• Call role swaps when modifiers flip damage types between stages.
• Chain stuns and slows to create safe revive windows.

How to Unlock Rewards & Packs

Wrapped your Hawkins Hunt runs? Here’s how you’ll unlock rewards fast. Earn Waffles—the event currency—by clearing Upside Showdown (first 15 battles) and Hawkins Hunt (first 20 battles). You’ll get 300 Waffles on day one, then 80 Waffles daily for 27 days, totaling 2,540 free Waffles. Spend them on Stranger and Strangest Packs in the Shop.

Stranger Packs always grant one Brawler Deck. Strangest Packs add two extra rewards: Coins, Power Points, Bling, Hypercharges, or cosmetics. They also carry rare drop odds: Hypercharge 0.064%, Epic Brawler 0.152%, Mythic 0.038%, Legendary 0.003%. Packs appear as four daily Shop offerings.

Track progress: collect 60 total Packs to unlock the Dustin Nita skin and a unique event pin. Stack Waffles, chase decks, and own this stranger things crossover.

Event Duration and Key Dates

Although the Upside Down won’t stay open forever, you’ve got a clear window: the Brawl Stars x Stranger Things event runs November 6–December 3, 2025. Mark your calendar and pace your grind. Daily free Waffles drop throughout: 300 on day 1, then 80 per day for 27 days, totaling 2,540. Upside Showdown resets daily, perfect for steady progress, while Hawkins Hunt resets every six days—plan your best runs. Shop rotations and Stranger/Strangest Pack drops are event-limited to these dates. The crossover also lands ahead of Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 1, releasing November 26 at 5 PM PT—tie-ins may spike activity.

Brawl Stars x Stranger Things runs Nov 6–Dec 3, 2025—stack Waffles, plan resets, expect tie-in hype.

• Daily Upside Showdown resets; Hawkins Hunt resets every six days
• Free Waffles cadence totals 2,540
• Event shop and packs end December 3
• Hype aligns with the fifth and final season release window

Frequently Asked Questions

Will Progress Carry Over to Non-Event Modes After the Crossover Ends?

Yes, core progression carries over. You’ll keep earned trophies, account levels, coins, credits, power points, and unlocked skins. Event-limited rewards, missions, and passes expire, but permanent items and mastery progress remain on your profile after the crossover ends.

Are Accessibility Options Available for Upside Down Visual Effects?

Yes. You can toggle reduced-flash, high-contrast overlays, and color-blind palettes for Upside Down effects. You’ll also adjust camera shake, vignette intensity, and fog density. Save presets, test changes in practice, and sync settings across devices.

Can Custom Lobbies Disable Environmental Hazards in Event Maps?

Yes, you can disable environmental hazards in custom lobbies. Open the lobby settings, select the event map, toggle Hazards Off, then save. You’ll still earn progress in custom challenges, but ranked progression and matchmaking rewards won’t apply.

Do Stranger Things Skins Include Unique Voice Lines or Music Toggles?

Yes—you get unique voice lines and optional music toggles. Equip a Stranger Things skin to hear themed quips and enable eerie synth cues in matches and lobbies. You can toggle music per skin in audio settings.

Is Controller Support Optimized for the New Event Modes?

Yes, controller support is optimized for the new event modes. You’ll get smoother aim assist, responsive menu navigation, customizable button layouts, and reduced input latency. Calibrate in settings, update firmware, and enable adaptive triggers for haptic feedback.

Conclusion

You’ve stepped into Hawkins and made it your battleground. Lean into Upside Showdown’s stacked Powers, bank those Waffles, and tackle Hawkins Hunt with tight coordination. Don’t miss the limited skins, Demogorgon fights, and Dustin Nita path through Stranger/Strangest Packs. Plan your runs, optimize loadouts, and track milestones before the event wraps on December 3. If you pace your Waffle spend and chase daily bonuses, you’ll squeeze every reward from this crossover—and leave the Upside Down stronger.