Here are the list of balance changes, including new content coming in 2020, straight from the Brawl Stars subreddit

Brawl Stars December 2019 Update Patch Notes

BEA: She’s a booksmart entomologist who uses her bee helper drones to gather samples for Rosa! Bee careful, because those drones are also sniper bullets!

Main Attack: Long-range sniper shot. Hitting an enemy Brawler with the first attack amplifies the next shot!

Super - Bee Swarm: Bea launches a swarm of bees at her enemies which damage on hit and slow them for 3 seconds

Star Power - Insta Beeload: Missing an amplified attack charges up another amplified attack

Star Power - Honey Coat (coming soon!): When taking lethal damage, survives with one hp and becomes invincible for a moment once per respawn

MAX (Coming soon!): She’s a super speedy, high-energy Brawler who shoots built-up static electricity from her wrist blaster!

Main Attack: Short burst of shots

Super: Adds an extra speed boost to Max and nearby friendly Brawlers for a short time

Star Power- Super Charged: Movement increases Super charge

Star Power- Run n’ Gun (coming soon!): Movement recharges main attack

NEW SKINS

Captain Carl - 150 Gems*

Corsair Colt - 150 Gems*

Pirate Poco - 80 Gems*

Lady Bug Bea - 30 Gems

GT Max - 30 Gems *Seasonal Skins

PRESENT PLUNDER: New limited-time Brawlidays game mode! Steal presents from your opponents in this new 3v3 pirate paradise

Each team must defend their present while attempting to walk to the enemy base, steal a gift by walking over it, and deliver that gift back to their own base

Dropped presents are automatically returned to home base after a few seconds on the ground

Presents can be thrown by using the main attack (similar to Brawl Ball)

Two stolen presents are needed for the win!

CHAMPIONSHIP CHALLENGE (Coming in 2020!): In this new monthly challenge, everyone can battle for glory, awesome rewards, and the very best can earn a seat at the Brawl Stars Championship

Earn rewards for each win up to 15!

Players must have at least 800 Trophies to participate and games will use Friendly-rules (all Brawlers max). But be careful… three losses and you’re out!

MAP CHANGES

New in-game environment - Darryl’s Ship!

Tons of new community-made maps!

OTHER

Queue for group: Allows players to queue for a game room with match made teammates

Quick Chat: Allows you to communicate faster with your friends or randoms

Darryl now fires 5 shells instead of 4 but the damage has been reduced from 300 to 240 per shell. Total damage remains unchanged.

BUG FIXES

Added missing Leon Sally Super SFX

Fixed a bug that caused Tara’s Shade to get stuck into level corners.

Bea is a long-range sniper who isn’t afraid to stand back and let her allies do the fighting. You need really good aim in order to utilize her properly, or else you’ll just be shooting at the air. Her Star Power, Iron Hive, summons a swarm of bees that slows enemies, allowing you to aim your weapon just a bit better. She isn’t for new players or those that haven’t spent a lot of time in the practice range but her damage output can make it worthwhile.

Present Plunder is also a cute game mode added in the December 2019 update that has players collecting presents and bringing them back to the base. Unlike the soccer ball or gems, presents can be destroyed if they receive enough damage. This forces you to be strategic in how you approach the match.

Are you enjoying the December update, or are you just waiting for Max to show up? Tell us in the comments.