India, May 14 -- Massive gameplay update brings deeper strategy, direct control, and a shot at redemption

In a surprise move, less than a year after launch, Squad Busters is getting a full overhaul. Supercell, the Helsinki-based mobile game giant behind Clash of Clans and Brawl Stars, has done a massive rework of the game and is calling it their biggest update in 15 years.

With Heroes, customizable Squaddies, and player-based Power Moves, Supercell is going all in to win back players and get engagement back into a game that has over 60 million downloads and $100 million in revenue but didn't resonate with players.

The update moves Squad Busters away from its earlier chaotic swarm mechanics. You now lead a squad around a single central ...