Clash Royale March 2025 Update Brings Major Changes: No More Chest Timers, Season Shop, or Banner Tokens

Big changes are coming to Clash Royale with the March 2025 update, and they’re set to completely reshape how players interact with the game. From the removal of chest timers to the introduction of a new Champion and Evolution card, here's everything you need to know about this game-changing update launching March 31st, 2025.

Chests and Timers Are Gone

That’s right — chests are being completely removed. No more waiting for hours to unlock them. Instead, after every battle, players will receive Lucky Drops — instant rewards that include Cards, Gold, and Crowns.

This means no more slot management, no timers, and no delays. Just jump into a battle, and get rewarded immediately.

Season Shop and Banner Tokens Removed

In a surprising move, the Season Shop is also being retired. According to the devs in the latest TV Royale, this change is meant to simplify the reward system — though many players are skeptical.

Now, rewards that previously came from the Season Shop will be integrated into Pass Royale, Events, and Challenges. The goal is to streamline the process, letting players earn more without having to visit multiple shops.

Additionally, Banner Tokens and the Banner Box are also being removed. You’ll no longer be able to directly purchase banners. Instead, banners will be unlocked as event rewards.

Any Banner Tokens you currently have will be converted into Gold:

• Every 100 Banner Tokens = 2,000 Gold
• Up to 2,000 Banner Tokens = 40,000 Gold (the conversion cap)

New Champion: Boss Bandit

The long-rumoredBoss Bandit is finally making her debut. She’s a 6-Elixir Champion, making her the most expensive Champion in the game so far.

Like the original Bandit, she dashes toward enemies — but her real strength lies in her special ability:Getaway Grenade — she drops a smoke bomb, teleports backward to safety, and then dashes again, allowing for double-strike plays and clever escapes.

Executioner Evolution Arrives

The Executioner is getting an Evolution upgrade, and it’s all about area control. His axe now deals bonus damage to nearby troops, and every throw also knocks back enemies — making it tougher for melee units to close in on him. This makes the evolved Executioner a strong counter to swarm and close-range troops.

Quality of Life Improvements

The update also brings some nice usability upgrades:

• Improved troop pathfinding: Units will now move more intelligently and avoid awkward detours or building collisions.
• New “Play Again” button: Quickly jump into another match without returning to the home screen.
• Updated Daily Streak rewards: Daily login rewards are being refreshed for better value.

Final Thoughts

The March 2025 update is one of Clash Royale’s biggest overhauls yet. While removing core features like chests and the Season Shop may feel drastic, the goal is to create a more seamless and rewarding experience. Whether these changes will be embraced by the entire community remains to be seen — but one thing’s for sure: Clash Royale is evolving.