If your friendships have survived every couch co-op night so far, Elemental Brawl is ready to change that. Developer Mayor Games, in partnership with publisher indie.io, has officially confirmed that its chaotic party brawler will launch on Steam on January 13, 2026, unleashing a wild mix of elemental powers, fast-paced platforming, and gleeful cartoon mayhem.
Designed to turn friendly competition into all-out elemental warfare, Elemental Brawl invites players to come together—only to immediately start knocking each other off floating platforms using the forces of nature itself.
Elemental Combat That Turns the Arena Into a Weapon
At its core, Elemental Brawl is built around elemental absorption and environmental manipulation. Across vibrant, floating arenas, players can harness six core elements, including earth, wind, fire, and water, each dramatically altering how matches unfold.
Water can turn slopes slick, sending opponents sliding helplessly into the abyss. Fire doesn’t just burn—it reacts with water to create scalding steam that damages and physically pushes players and objects around the map. Earth introduces mud when combined with water, slowing movement and trapping rivals just long enough for a fiery follow-up to send everything flying.
With more elements planned for future updates, the game encourages constant experimentation. No two matches play the same, and player creativity often proves more dangerous than raw aggression.
More Than Just a Brawl: Minigames Shake Up Every Match
Winning in Elemental Brawl isn’t just about landing the hardest punch. Each round is scored, and matches can abruptly shift from chaotic combat into structured minigames. These objective-based modes reward adaptability over brute force, asking players to hunt for totem pieces, escort payloads, race against the clock, or destroy statues tied to opposing elements.
These sudden changes keep everyone on equal footing, giving different playstyles a chance to shine and ensuring that even less combat-focused players remain competitive throughout the match.
Random Teams, Maximum Chaos
Adding another layer of unpredictability, team-based minigames assign players to teams at random. One moment, you might be blasting a friend off the map with a steam-powered mud ball; the next, you’re forced to cooperate with them to secure shared points.
This constant reshuffling is where Elemental Brawl truly thrives, transforming grudges into temporary alliances and making every round feel fresh, frantic, and hilariously unstable.
Designed for All Skill Levels
“Matches consisting of multiple game modes are a great way to level the playfield and help players of different skillsets to have their time to shine,” said Nicholas de Lucca, co-founder and creative director of Mayor Games. “That way, the chaotic fun can be shared by players of all ages and all skill levels, creating the best way to ruin friendships.”
It’s a philosophy that defines Elemental Brawl: accessible, unpredictable, and endlessly entertaining whether you’re a seasoned party game veteran or a first-time brawler.
Prepare to Ruin Friendships on January 13, 2026
From setting friends on fire to freezing them solid or knocking them into oblivion with elemental combinations, Elemental Brawl is unapologetically chaotic. When it launches on Steam on January 13, 2026, it promises fast laughs, frantic matches, and friendships pushed right to the breaking point—in the best possible way.
