If you’re a diehard Brawl Stars fan who grew up watching Toy Story, you’ve almost definitely typed is buzz lightyear in brawl stars into a search bar at some point. Supercell is famous for its fun, unexpected crossovers with beloved pop culture IPs, so it makes sense that fans would hold out hope for a space ranger cameo. We’re breaking down everything we know about the rumor, from confirmed current game content to what a potential Toy Story crossover could look like if it ever gets the green light. We’ll also share tips to avoid falling for the dozens of fake leaks that pop up every time a new Brawl Stars season is teased.
Is Buzz Lightyear in Brawl Stars Right Now?
Let’s cut straight to the chase: no, Buzz Lightyear is not a playable character, skin, or NPC in Brawl Stars as of the latest game update. There are no unannounced hidden Buzz Lightyear assets found in recent game data mines either, according to trusted Brawl Stars data miners. A lot of fans mix Buzz up with Colonel Ruffs, a Starr Force brawler first released in 2021, and it’s easy to see why. Colonel Ruffs is a space-themed character with a laser gun, flight-focused super ability, and a bright, futuristic space suit that mirrors Buzz’s iconic look. Colonel Ruffs is the closest existing space-ranger themed brawler in Brawl Stars, but he’s an original Supercell character with no official ties to Pixar or Toy Story. You won’t find any Toy Story-themed voice lines, animations, or Easter eggs tied to Colonel Ruffs or any other current brawler, for that matter.
Why Fans Think Buzz Lightyear Could Join Brawl Stars
Even though Buzz isn’t in the game right now, there are a lot of good reasons fans are convinced he could show up eventually. Supercell has been leaning into high-profile third-party crossovers for years, both for Brawl Stars and its other popular titles like Clash of Clans. Some of the most successful past crossovers include:
- 2022 Cartoon Network collaboration that added Finn and Jake skins for Edgar and El Primo, plus a limited-time “Adventure Time” event mode
- 2023 Marvel crossover that introduced Spider-Man and Black Panther skins, along with a web-slinging game mode exclusive to the event
- Multiple Disney and Pixar-themed events for Clash Royale, including a 2024 Toy Story crossover that added Woody and Buzz Lightyear emotes and character skins
How to Spot Fake Buzz Lightyear Brawl Stars Leaks
Every time a new Brawl Stars season is teased, dozens of fake Buzz Lightyear leaks pop up on TikTok, Instagram Shorts, and Discord servers. Most of these are fan art passed off as official content, or straight-up scams designed to steal your account information. Learning to spot fake leaks will save you a lot of disappointment, and keep your account safe. Only trust official Supercell social media accounts or verified content creators who have a track record of accurate, confirmed leaks. If a leak comes from an account with less than 10k followers and no history of correct Brawl Stars news, it’s almost certainly fake. Another easy way to spot a fake leak is to look at the art style. Brawl Stars has a very specific, bold, cartoonish art style with thick outlines and bright, saturated colors. Most fake Buzz leaks use generic 3D renders of the character or fan art that doesn’t match that style at all. You should also avoid any links that promise a free Buzz Lightyear skin or early access to the character, these are almost always phishing scams designed to steal your Supercell ID login information. Supercell never gives away limited crossover content for free through third-party links, so you can ignore any offer that claims otherwise.
What a Potential Buzz Lightyear Crossover Could Look Like
If Supercell ever does greenlight a Toy Story crossover, we have a pretty good idea of what it would look like based on past events. Buzz would almost certainly not be a standalone new brawler, since crossover characters are almost always released as limited-time skins for existing brawlers that match their vibe. Colonel Ruffs is the obvious choice for a Buzz Lightyear skin, since his move set and character design already align almost perfectly with the space ranger. A Buzz Lightyear skin for Colonel Ruffs would likely come with custom voice lines, attack animations, and a special recall effect of him flying off on his rocket. The crossover would also probably come with a limited-time event mode, themed around the Toy Story universe. We could see a mode where teams have to defend Andy’s toy box from invading opponents, or collect little green alien toys across the map to unlock bonus rewards. Other Toy Story characters would likely get skins too, like a Woody skin for Colt, a Jessie skin for Piper, and a Rex skin for Bull. Crossover events usually run for 4 to 6 weeks, so if a Buzz Lightyear skin ever drops, you’ll have a limited window to unlock it before it’s gone for good. Most crossover skins are only available for purchase during the event, and rarely get re-released in later updates.
At the end of the day, the answer to is buzz lightyear in brawl stars is no, for now. That said, the odds of a Toy Story crossover happening at some point in the future are higher than most fans think, thanks to Supercell’s existing relationship with Disney and the constant demand from the community. I’ve been playing Brawl Stars since its global release in 2018, and a Buzz Lightyear skin is one of the few pieces of content I’m still actively waiting for. Just make sure you don’t fall for fake leaks in the meantime, and keep an eye on official Supercell announcements if you want to be the first to know if a crossover ever gets announced.