"Squad Busters Unveils Major Hero Update"

Squad Busters New Hero Update Is Live Now!

Heroes are now the centerpiece of this release, with squaddies designed to support them.

Unleash your power moves, upgrade your squaddies, and dive into faster, more intense gameplay.

Squad Busters has seen its share of ups and downs in popularity. While it remains a fun and accessible MOBA-style experience at its core, it hasn't reached the heights Supercell originally envisioned. However, skeptics may now be drawn back in by this latest update.

Marked as the most ambitious update in Supercell’s history for over 15 years, the new Squad Busters update redefines the game’s foundation. Gone are the days when your squad consisted only of basic units—now it’s split between powerful Heroes and versatile Squaddies.

Heroes act as your central focus and now feature unique abilities and passive traits. Squaddies continue to serve as your frontline forces and can be upgraded mid-match. You’ll also no longer need to stop your squad to attack, though doing so will increase their attack speed.

I Need a Hero

Clearly, this shift transforms the entire gameplay experience, making your squad more resilient and turning the focus from a pseudo-RTS MOBA into a more traditional MOBA. The emphasis is now on combining your Heroes’ powerful abilities with strategic support from your squaddies.

While some may miss the original feel of Squad Busters, it’s hard to deny the impact of these changes. Though I connected with the game initially, I found myself returning to it infrequently. This new emphasis on Heroes helps make every decision more meaningful and impactful.

While you decide whether to jump back into Squad Busters and explore this new update, consider checking out our lists of the top 25 strategy games for iOS and Android to explore other great options that satisfy your strategic cravings.