If you boot Brawlhalla looking for the Shrek crossover trailer fantasy, the useful answer is simpler: the event is live now through August 19, 2026, and the three playable swamp guests are skins on existing Legends, not brand-new kits.
Ubisoft and Universal Products & Experiences timed the collab to the film's 25th anniversary, with Shrek 5 still a year out. Patch 10.09 is the delivery truck.
Who fights, and whose moveset you are really learning
This is the decision map most trailer comments skip. Crossovers in Brawlhalla keep the host Legend's weapons and signatures. Learn the kit once, cosplay later.
| Character | Role | Host Legend | Rarity (Ubisoft) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shrek | Playable crossover | **Xull** | Mythic |
| Princess Fiona | Playable crossover | **Tezca** | Mythic |
| Puss in Boots | Playable crossover | **Asuri** | Epic |
| Donkey | Companion | n/a (reacts in matches) | Companion |
Ubisoft's character lines are the marketing copy you will see in-store:
The irascible but lovable hero joins Brawlhalla as a Mythic Crossover for Xull and uses his ogre strength during battles.
That is Shrek. Fiona is Mythic on Tezca in the green dress. Puss is Epic on Asuri. Donkey is not a fourth fighter. He is a Companion who reacts to the fight, which matters if you were hunting a fourth ranked kit.
Maps, mud, and the weekly free titles
Patch 10.09 adds two stages built on the swamp:
Shrek's Swamp: competitive map
Shrek's Muddy Swamp: casual FFA hazard map with a new mud hazard
Two Brawl of the Week queues lean on the muddy stage: Swamp Mud Brawl (3-minute, 4-player FFA, points on hits and KOs) and Muddy Gadget Mayhem (same length and player count, points from throwing Gadgets while the mud messes with footing).
Log in weekly for free titles tied to the three playable crossovers:
| Week starting | Free title |
|---|---|
| July 29 | Get Ogre Yourself |
| August 5 | Not Your Average Damsel |
| August 12 | El Gato Con Botas |
Store extras for the swamp aesthetic include the Mongo KO effect (giant gingerbread man) and emoji skins for Lord Farquaad, Dragon, Pinocchio, the Three Blind Mice, and more. None of that changes ranked fundamentals. It is flavor and cosmetics.
Confirmed vs not confirmed
| Claim | Status |
|---|---|
| Event window through **August 19, 2026** | Confirmed (Ubisoft News) |
| Shrek / Fiona / Puss playable; Donkey Companion | Confirmed |
| Host Legends Xull / Tezca / Asuri | Confirmed (Ubisoft + patch 10.09) |
| Two swamp maps + mud hazard on casual | Confirmed |
| Three weekly free login titles | Confirmed in patch notes |
| New competitive movesets unique to Shrek | **Not** how Brawlhalla crossovers work |
| Exact Mammoth Coin prices for each skin | Check in-game store; not the headline |
Where to play
Brawlhalla stays free to play with cross-play. Ubisoft lists PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and PC via Ubisoft Store, Steam, and Epic Games Store. Jump in before August 19 if you want the themed queues and weekly titles while they are the featured event.
Primary sources: Ubisoft News announcement and Brawlhalla Patch 10.09 notes. Follow the Brawlhalla hub for later patches.