Introduction
In recent days, rumors have spread across the Brawl Stars community claiming that Supercell may have to remove Sprout from the game because of a legal dispute involving the character’s design.
The lawsuit is real, and the situation appears to be more serious than many players initially believed. However, this does not necessarily mean that Sprout will be completely removed from Brawl Stars worldwide.
Why Was Supercell Sued Over Sprout?
The legal dispute is connected to a product called Andrea, an air purifier created by French designer Mathieu Lehanneur.
The device uses a living plant inside a rounded, transparent structure to help filter the air. It was introduced in 2009 and is also part of the Museum of Modern Art’s collection in New York.
Andrea features a white rounded body, a transparent upper section and a plant growing from the top. These elements have led many people to compare its appearance to Sprout’s default design in Brawl Stars.
A French court reportedly determined that Sprout’s original appearance reproduced several protected elements of the Andrea air purifier.
The similarities mentioned in the case included the shape of the body, the transparent dome, the plant placed on top and other visual details connected to the original product.
What Did the Court Order?
The ruling ordered Supercell to pay financial compensation related to economic damages, moral damages and legal expenses.
More importantly for Brawl Stars players, Supercell was ordered to remove certain versions of Sprout from editions of the game available in France.
The affected content reportedly includes:
- Sprout’s default appearance.
- The version referred to as “Mutant” in the legal ruling.
- Promotional images and marketing materials using those designs.
The decision applies specifically to France and does not automatically require Supercell to remove Sprout from every version of Brawl Stars around the world.
The court also encouraged both parties to participate in mediation. This means Supercell and the designer could potentially reach a licensing agreement that would allow the company to continue using some elements of Sprout’s design.
Is Sprout Being Completely Removed from Brawl Stars?
At the moment, there is no official confirmation that Sprout will be permanently removed from Brawl Stars worldwide.
The court decision appears to focus on two specific designs and only applies within French territory. It does not order Supercell to delete the brawler completely, remove its abilities or erase it from players’ accounts.
Supercell has also not officially announced a global removal of Sprout.
Therefore, claims that “Sprout is being deleted from Brawl Stars” are currently misleading. A more accurate statement is that Supercell may have to remove or modify certain Sprout designs in France.
Sprout Could Receive a Complete Redesign
One of the most likely solutions would be a visual redesign.
Supercell could change Sprout’s body, transparent dome, plant placement and other features that were considered similar to the Andrea air purifier.
This would allow Sprout to remain playable with the same attacks, abilities, gadgets, Star Powers and Hypercharge while using a completely different appearance.
Supercell has redesigned brawlers in the past, so changing Sprout’s model would be possible without removing the character from the game.
Another possibility is that Supercell reaches a licensing agreement with Mathieu Lehanneur. Such an agreement could allow the company to continue using Sprout’s current design legally.
However, neither a redesign nor a licensing agreement has been officially confirmed.
What Will Happen to Sprout’s Skins?
The court ruling appears to focus on specific versions of the character rather than every Sprout skin available in Brawl Stars.
Skins that significantly change Sprout’s body and overall appearance may not be affected. However, Supercell would still need to review whether any alternative skin uses the same protected design elements.
There is currently no indication that players will lose:
- Sprout as an unlocked brawler.
- Sprout’s trophies.
- Power levels and upgrades.
- Gadgets and Star Powers.
- Hypercharge progress.
- Previously purchased skins.
Even if the default model is changed, players would most likely keep their progression and purchased content.
Could Sprout Become Unavailable in France?
It is possible that Supercell temporarily replaces or disables the affected designs for players located in France.
Instead of removing the entire brawler, the company could automatically assign a different appearance or introduce an updated model that complies with the court’s decision.
Regional changes are technically possible, although Supercell may prefer to redesign Sprout globally to avoid maintaining different versions of the same character.
Until Supercell publishes an official statement, the exact solution remains unknown.
Conclusion
Sprout is not currently confirmed to be leaving Brawl Stars completely.
What has been reported is that a French court ordered Supercell to remove certain Sprout designs from versions of the game and promotional materials available in France.
The most likely outcome is a redesign of the character or a licensing agreement between Supercell and the creator of the Andrea air purifier.
For now, players can continue using Sprout normally. However, the brawler’s appearance could change in a future Brawl Stars update.
Until Supercell releases an official announcement, reports claiming that Sprout will be permanently deleted worldwide should be treated as speculation.
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