Brawl Stars Chinese version: how to download and play on the Tencent server

Brawl Stars: the Chinese version — how to download and play it

A separate server: mainland China runs its own Brawl Stars since 2020.
Exclusive cosmetics: China-only skins and events, no exclusive brawlers.
Strict account rules: ID check and tight limits for minors.
Official channels only: TapTap, Tencent MyApp or the official site.
No cross-play: progress never mixes with the global version.

Introduction

Brawl Stars has been a world hit since December 2018, and it also lives on a separate server in China. That version went live on June 9, 2020, published by Tencent, and earned about $17 million in week one. The core gameplay is identical for players; the rules around it are not.

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes

What the Chinese version actually is

The Chinese version is the same game Supercell develops, operated in mainland China by Tencent. For players, the differences come from regulations.

Real-name verification is mandatory: every account must be tied to a Chinese ID through Tencent’s system. Minors under 18 get one hour of play daily (20:00 to 21:00), only on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays. For players, rewards also differ: published drop rates, a pity system and daily limits on boxes.

The China server also hosts exclusive skin lines, like the Constellation theme (Pisces Piper, Tauras Bull, Aquarius EMZ, Capricorn Stu, Sagittarius Bo) and the Electronic theme. Region-only events add to that, like the Boonie Bears collaboration of June and July 2025. What it does not have is exclusive brawlers: only Supercell creates new characters. Downloading for a mystery fighter is the risk to weigh.

Updates arrive later than on the global version; the China server regularly lags more than one version behind. The service is alive in 2026, with an official site at bs.qq.com.

Prerequisites before you download

If you want a smooth setup, line these up first.

An Android device: the build ships as an APK of about 1.5 GB; on iOS, use the China App Store with a Chinese Apple ID.
A Tencent account: login runs through WeChat or QQ, and creation may need a Chinese phone number.
A Chinese ID: real-name verification is mandatory to play.

Downloading the Chinese version step by step

Use official channels only: TapTap, Tencent’s MyApp store or the official site at bs.qq.com. Search for 荒野乱斗, the Chinese name, and pick the Tencent Games build.

Step 1: create a Tencent account

Step 2: download the APK from an official store

Open TapTap or Tencent MyApp, search 荒野乱斗 and download the Tencent Games build. On iOS, use the China App Store.

Step 3: allow installs from unknown sources

In your Android settings, enable installs from unknown sources; the APK comes from outside Google Play, blocked in mainland China.

Step 4: install the game

Tap the downloaded APK and follow the on-screen steps. The install ends at about 1.5 GB of storage.

Step 5: log in and verify your identity

Launch the game, sign in with WeChat or QQ, then complete the real-name check with a Chinese ID; this version blocks play until then.

Playing on the Chinese server

For players from the global version, the loop feels familiar: same modes, same brawlers, same game.

The interface is entirely in Simplified Chinese. Icons do the heavy lifting, and a translation app helps with settings, events and the shop.

Same brawlers, different events

Every brawler from the global roster exists here: the Chinese version follows Supercell’s releases. What changes is the calendar: China-only events and skins land months behind the global version. They cost the same resources as anywhere else, so plan sessions around what matters. Accounts stay separate: a global Supercell ID cannot log into the China server.

Conclusion

The Chinese version is worth it if exclusive skins and region-first events are what you want from Brawl Stars. The setup is heavier than the global one: a Tencent account, an APK from an official store, a Chinese ID check and tolerance for update lag. For players who clear those bars, it is a second, slightly different Brawl Stars, not a better one.

FAQ

Is the Chinese version of Brawl Stars free?

Yes. Downloading and playing cost nothing; the shop sells the same items as the global version, and the ID check applies to all.

Do I need to speak Chinese to play?

Not fluently. Menus, events and announcements are in Simplified Chinese, so a translation app helps, but the battles need no reading.

Is it safe to install the APK?

Only from official channels: TapTap, Tencent MyApp or the official site. Third-party APK mirrors are the malware route.