The latest update for Squad Busters is the 2.0 update, released on May 13, 2025, marking the game’s most significant overhaul to date. This update introduces new gameplay mechanics, characters, and system improvements aimed at enhancing strategic depth and player engagement.
🦸♂️ New Heroes Introduced
Four unique Heroes have been added, each bringing distinct abilities to the battlefield:squadbusters.supercell.com+4Sportskeeda+4squadbusters.supercell.com+4
- Barbarian King: A melee powerhouse with the “Mega Punch” ability, charging forward to knock enemies aside.squadbusters.supercell.com+1squadbusters.supercell.com+1
- Archer Queen: A ranged attacker wielding a high-powered crossbow; her “X-Snipe” deals significant damage and splits into multiple arrows.squadbusters.supercell.com+1squadbusters.supercell.com+1
- Royale King: Focuses on summoning Royal Recruits and accumulating coins; his “Royal Delivery” deploys Elite Recruits from above.squadbusters.supercell.com+1squadbusters.supercell.com+1
- Mortis: A swift and deadly Hero who can summon bats and command monsters to attack foes using his “Monster Charge” ability.squadbusters.supercell.com
Players select one Hero before each battle, who leads the squad and utilizes unique Power Moves. squadbusters.supercell.com
⚡ Squaddie Powers & Evolutions
All Squaddies now possess active Powers, enhancing their roles in combat:Apple+3squadbusters.supercell.com+3squadbusters.supercell.com+3
- Powers unlock at the Classic Evolution stage and upgrade at Ultra.Sportskeeda+1squadbusters.supercell.com+1
- Traits (passive abilities) have been reworked and evolve alongside Powers.Sportskeeda
- Players choose two Starting Squaddies to accompany their Hero into battle.squadbusters.supercell.com+2Sportskeeda+2VentureBeat+2
- The Hero can utilize two Squaddie Powers from any Squaddies that have reached the Classic level, regardless of their presence in the current battle. Sportskeeda
🔁 Fusion & Mega System Revamp
The Fusion system has been streamlined:VentureBeat+4squadbusters.supercell.com+4squadbusters.supercell.com+4
- Fusion now requires two identical Squaddies (down from three).Sportskeeda+4Sportskeeda+4SQURS+4
- A third pickup upgrades a Squaddie to the Mega tier.Sportskeeda+1SQURS+1
- Fusion stat boosts have been adjusted to +37.5% HP, +37.5% Heal, and +20% DPS.Sportskeeda+1SQURS+1
- Mega stat boosts are now +75% HP, +75% Heal, and +40% DPS. Sportskeeda
🧭 Quest System Overhaul
The Quest system has been refreshed to provide more engaging objectives:
- Six new daily Quests are available each day.Sportskeeda
- Completing all six Quests grants a Daily Reward.Sportskeeda
- Progress can be made on multiple Quests simultaneously.Sportskeeda
- Quest progress resets weekly, with one free reroll available every 24 hours; additional rerolls cost Coins.Sportskeeda
- Completing Quests rewards Hero Points, used to unlock Hero Journey pages and rewards. Apple+1Sportskeeda+1
🛠️ Additional Changes
- Gameplay Adjustments: Spells have been removed from matches, and attacking is now possible while moving, though attacks are faster when stationary. Sportskeeda
- Lineup Draft Size: Reduced from 15 to 9 (three per rarity) to streamline squad selection. Sportskeeda+1SQURS+1
- Chest Mechanics: Chest options reduced from three to two to expedite decision-making; chest costs now scale with squad size. Sportskeeda+1SQURS+1
- Balance Changes: Monster and Boss HP increased by up to 50%; Heart healing amounts increased; various modifiers removed to balance gameplay.
