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· Supercell is aware of several issues with the in-game cosmetics and Bling system.
· Specifically, they've identified problems with how cosmetics are recognized, acquired, and sold.
· The next update will test a new version of the cosmetic system, focusing on Bling, the Catalog, and the Shop.

· Bling was designed to make cosmetics accessible to all players, but it proved to be less profitable and failed to boost player engagement.
· Bling doesn't feel like an attractive reward, and many players already own too many skins, leading to a decrease in interest for new ones.

Bling System Issues	Details
Accessibility vs. Profitability	Aimed to provide skins to everyone, but failed to increase profitability and player engagement
Reward Value	Bling doesn't feel like an attractive reward
Skin Saturation	Many players owning too many skins leads to decreased interest in new ones

· Currently, the Catalog allows players to purchase almost any skin at any time using Bling.
· However, many players hoard Bling without using it, and the overwhelming number of skin options makes it difficult to choose.
· This ultimately leads to players choosing nothing at all.

· The ability to purchase skins using Bling from the Catalog will be removed.
· Instead, a new shop section where Bling can be used will be added, offering skins on a rotating basis.
· The plan is to provide fewer options daily to help players make choices and make checking the shop more exciting.

· New bundles (packs) purchasable with Bling will be added. These bundles will include not only skins, pins, icons, and sprays, but also resources and boxes.
· Bling can now be used not just for cosmetics, but also as a currency for account progression.
· A 'Tap to Reveal' system will be introduced, allowing players to check bundles with various discount rates daily (including up to 100% off).
· Through these bundles, Mythic and Legendary skins will also become purchasable with Bling (a first in Brawl Stars history).
· Some bundles will offer the option to choose one skin from a specific list, maintaining the essential function of the Catalog within the new shop.

· A comprehensive redesign of the entire shop is planned.
· More details will be announced in the next Brawl Talk, which will be revealed in about a month.

· The value of Bling will increase after the new update, so it's advisable to save your Bling.
· Benefits include discounted prices, inclusion of progression resources, and increased access to rare skins.
· However, if there's a specific skin you absolutely want right now, it's recommended to purchase it before the update. After the update, you might have to wait for that skin to appear in the rotating shop.

· Bling can be acquired through Ranked matches, competitive play, Star Drops from daily 6 wins, Chaos Drops, and more.
· You can also exchange special resource keys obtained from the Brawl Pass for Bling, but it's generally recommended to use them for Power Points or Gold.
· This week (as of video upload) a small event offering Bling will be held.

· Free Reward Adjustments: A new Bling Mega Quest will be added each season (existing quests remain).
· More Bling can be obtained from the free Brawl Pass.
· Downside: The chance of getting skins from drops and boxes will decrease.
· Overall, these changes provide players with more Bling, discounted skins, progression resources, and access to rare skins, so the reduced skin drop rate is expected to be sufficiently offset.

· Supercell expects free-to-play players to acquire a similar number of skins as before, but with more control over which skins they get.
· This will increase the value of skins and encourage players to intentionally choose them.
· The limited options in the rotating shop will reduce decision fatigue and make exploring the shop more exciting.
· Final Advice: If you don't have a specific skin you want right now, it's wise to save your Bling and aim for the new bundles and discount benefits after the update.