Squad Busters Crossover Rewards Event by Supercell

Supercell has launched an official goodbye party for Squad Busters, giving its users in their flagship games the opportunity to earn some large crossover rewards related to their time spent in the game. This is happening ahead of the game’s planned shutdown in 2026, and it’s a final nod to the game’s community and an interesting case study of how developers of live-service games handle an end-of-life.

Squad Busters’ trajectory

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Squad Busters was released internationally on 29 May 2024, with the premise of a brave experiment. Tons of inspiration was borrowed from existing Supercell IP (Clash of Clans, Clash Royale, Brawl Stars, Hay Day, and Boom Beach) to create an action-multiplayer mobile game with hero-shooter and squad-based mechanics.

On 30 October 2025, Supercell was clear that they would no longer actively develop the game. Although a last content update is expected in December 2025, full-service shutdown is expected sometime in 2026.

The decision does stress that, no matter the initial excitement from its launch, the game did not meet significant performance or long-term engagement benchmarks set by Supercell.

The Crossover Rewards Initiative

What is being offered

Supercell has introduced a limited-time rewards program that allows players to claim bundles across its major franchises depending on how long they spent actually playing its new game, Squad Busters. The games featured include Clash of Clans, Clash Royale, Brawl Stars, Hay Day and Boom Beach.

Mechanics and tiers

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Players must link their play history via Supercell ID to make the rewards available.
Rewards are structured by cumulative playtime in Squad Busters. For example:

Tier 1: < 1 hour yields entry-level items (e.g., potions, wild cards, gems)
Tier 2: 1-10 hours, increased quantities and rarer items
Tier 3: 10-100 hours, large bundles of currency/items across titles.
Tier 4: 100-500 hours, premium rewards including legendary wild cards
Tier 5: 500+ hours, top-tier rewards including champion wild cards, large currency sums

Tier	Playtime	Clash of Clans Rewards	Clash Royale Rewards	Brawl Stars Rewards	Hay Day Rewards
Tier 1	< 1 hour of playtime	x1 Builder Potion	x2000 Common Wild Card	x40 Gems	x20 Diamonds, x10 Coins
Tier 2	1 to 10 hours	x1 Builder Potion, x2 Potions	x2000 Common Wild Card, x200 Rare Wild Cards	x70 Gems	x50 Diamonds, x30 Coins
Tier 3	10 to 100 hours	x1 Builder Potion, x1M Gold, x1M Elixir	x2000 Common Wild Card, x200 Rare Wild Cards, x20 Champion Wild Cards	x100 Gems	x100 Diamonds, x30 Coins
Tier 4	100 to 500 hours	x3 Builder Potion, x5M Gold, x5M Elixir	x2500 Common Wild Card, x250 Rare Wild Cards, x25 Epic Wild Cards, x2 Legendary Wild Cards	x120 Gems, x500 Coins, x150 Power Points	x150 Diamonds, x100 Coins
Tier 5	More than 500 hours	x5 Builder Potion, x10M Gold, x10M Elixir	x2500 Common Wild Card, x250 Rare Wild Cards, x25 Epic Wild Cards, x2 Legendary Wild Cards, x2 Champion Wild Cards	x150 Gems, x500 Coins, x300 Power Points	x250 Diamonds, x100 Coins

In addition, exclusive cosmetics from Squad Busters (skins, emotes, decorations) are being made available in the other games for players who took part.

Timing and eligibility

Players will need to log into their Supercell ID, then link it by 14 November 2025, for their safety.
Rewards can be redeemed up until 31 December 2025.
In-game purchases made within Squadron Busters in 2025 can be transferred to your chosen games via Player Support from 10 November until the end of 2025.

Conclusion

Supercell’s free crossover rewards program following Squad Busters’ closure is a sophisticated approach. It acknowledges veteran status in the game, recognizes the value of their investment, and continues involvement within the Supercell ecosystem. It also provides an open and community-respected model for how a mobile live-service game can end its lifecycle indeed.

Ahsan Kabir

Ahsan Kabir is a seasoned esports writer with over 5 years of experience covering the mobile gaming scene, especially titles like PUBG Mobile, Call of Duty: Mobile, and Apex Legends Mobile. With a deep understanding of tournament ecosystems, player dynamics, and in-game meta shifts, his coverage blends sharp analysis with a passion for competitive play. Currently, he tracks the ever-evolving world of PC esports, diving into games like Valorant, Marvel Rivals, and more, always with an eye on what’s next in competitive gaming.