Clash Royale December 2025 update: 5 things that have changed
Clash Royale’s December 2025 update introduces Heroes, new reward boxes, a fresh currency, progression changes, and Trophy Road rework. Here’s a 500-word photostory capturing the biggest shifts.
Heroes join the Arena The most striking change arrives with Heroes — new powered-up versions of familiar troops. The photos highlight their upgraded golden armor and unique abilities that transform battle strategies. Hero Mini P.E.K.K.A stacks pancakes for power boosts, Hero Musketeer deploys a turret, Hero Knight taunts units including Crown Towers, and Hero Giant throws troops across lanes. The new visuals emphasize how “Champions are born, but Heroes are made,” marking a fresh era in gameplay identity.
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Evolution and Hero Boxes replace traditional rewards The update introduces two major reward types — Evolution Boxes and Hero Boxes. The images show shiny box designs that visually separate Evolution Shards from Hero Fragments. These boxes function more like Lucky Chests with tap-based upgrades, bringing a more interactive way to unlock higher-tier rewards. Hero Boxes appear frequently in the new Pass Royale track, while Evolution Boxes support the expanded evolution system.
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Magic Lucky Chest gets reworked and upgraded One of the most photographed highlights is the redesigned Magic Lucky Chest for Arena 28 and above. The striking blue-purple chest art now signals endgame prestige. Supercell has upgraded the 5-Star drop rate from 0.3% to 1%, and removed gold from 4 and 5-star variants. The photostory element here shows how the visual redesign aligns with the chest’s new value, marking a significant shift in high-tier reward structure.
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A brand-new currency: Crystals A clean, sharp crystal icon represents the introduction of Crystals, a new currency created from surplus Max Level card copies. Photos show the currency conversion chart, reflecting how Common, Rare, Epic, Legendary, and Champion copies now convert into Crystals. These Crystals can be used to buy emotes in a new dedicated shop. The addition supports long-term progression and reduces wastage of extra cards.
Progression overhaul and Trophy Road extension Progression has been flattened and simplified — and the visuals tell the story. The tables display new Gem-upgrade costs for all card rarities from Level 1–16. With Level 16 now added, players can push their decks further. Screenshots showing the expanded Trophy Road reveal four new Arenas from 10,000 to 11,500 trophies. Ranked mode no longer depends on seasonal arenas, shifting to trophy-based access with monthly thresholds.
