Battle Waves: Mobile is kicking off its second season today, titled Friends & Foes. The update brings a major shift to the solo-developed strategy title, moving the focus toward social play and enhanced customization options.

Quick Facts

  • New PvP Feature: Direct-friend challenges are now supported via a new friend list system.
  • Progression: A revamped battle pass includes both free and premium tracks, supported by daily quests that offer up to triple the standard XP.
  • Customization: Players can now stack hats on units and mark specific arenas as favorites.
  • Card Updates: The game now features new variants for collectible cards.

For many, the core appeal of the genre is testing strategies against real-life opponents rather than AI. The Friends & Foes update addresses this directly by allowing users to add friends to a list and challenge them to matches. Given the game’s reputation for being easy to pick up but difficult to master, this addition is clearly aimed at helping existing players onboard their friends into the strategic loop.

Progression and Rewards

The update isn't just about social features. A new battle pass system has been implemented, providing two distinct reward tracks. Free-to-play users and those who opt for the premium track will both find new items to unlock. To help players progress through these tracks more efficiently, the developers have introduced daily quests that provide up to triple the XP rewards, allowing for a faster grind through the seasonal content.

Quality of Life and Customization

Beyond the headline features, the second season introduces several smaller tweaks designed to improve the user experience. You can now set your preferred arena as a favorite, making it easier to jump into the maps you enjoy most. For those who like to stand out on the battlefield, the game now supports stackable hats for units, allowing for more distinctive visual flair. Combined with new variants for collectible cards, these additions provide a fresh reason for lapsed players to check back in with the game.

Battle Waves is available to download now on the App Store and Google Play.