2v2 in Clash Royale has been one of the most loved modes by players, with many preferring to team up rather than battle solo in 1v1 matches. But the recent update, released on July 1, 2025, has left the community deeply unhappy. The “2v2 Classic” mode has been removed from the game for an undefined time. Players are now left confused, wondering questions like, why was this popular mode removed? Will it ever return, or is its removal permanent? And is there still any way to play 2v2 in Clash Royale after this latest update? In this article, we’ll delve into everything we know so far to answer these questions.
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How to play 2v2 in Clash Royale’s new update (July 2025)
Possible Reason for Removal of “2v2 Classic”
While Supercell hasn’t given any details, community speculation and past incidents suggest some possible reasons for the removal of “2v2 Classic.” According to a Reddit user, this step might be related to the bug people were exploiting during 2v2 leagues that caused the other team’s game to crash.
Further explaining the bug, they mentioned if two members of a 2v2 team were in the same clan, they could pull off the exploit involving kicking players from the clan and using the “play again” button to crash the opposing team’s game, thereby securing a free win. Few players exploited this bug to climb to the top of leaderboards, undermining competitive integrity. Supercell had also previously addressed this by removing the “play again” button in 2v2, suggesting they were aware of the issue.
When Will 2v2 Make Its Return?
The current removal of classic 2v2 quick match has caused major concern within the Clash Royale community. Based on the official statements, the removal of 2v2 classic is temporary, not permanent. Supercell’s own announcements regarding the recent update explicitly state, “Some modes like Global Tournament and 2v2 Classic will not be available right at launch, but they’ll return in future updates.” This strongly indicates that 2v2 is expected to come back.
Regarding when this mode will return, the timeline is less clear. While the official communication states “future updates,” information shared by a Reddit user suggests that the next major game update might not arrive until October 2025. It’s a frustrating wait for many players who enjoy this mode, but then again, this is just speculation; it might return sooner or later.
How to Play 2v2 Now?
As the classic 2v2 is currently unavailable after the update, that leaves only one way if players want to feel the essence of 2v2 gameplay: Friendly Battles. This involves directly inviting a friend from your in-game friends list or challenging a clanmate within your Clan tab. Friendly battles are the only 2v2 option now, but they’re not great because you need friends or clanmates online. This means general matchmaking for classic 2v2 remains inaccessible for now.
Well, that’s everything we currently know about the status of the 2v2 game mode in Clash Royale. If you found this guide informative, be sure to visit Android Gram for more interesting reads on all things gaming.
