The fastest way to add a friend in Brawlhalla

Open Brawlhalla and go to the main menu. Select Friends from the left side of the screen. Click the Add Friend button (usually a plus sign), type your friend's username exactly as they have it, and press Enter or click the confirmation button. They will see a friend request notification the next time they log in.

The username is case-sensitive in some versions, so if your friend's name is "ShadowKnight42", typing "shadowknight42" will not find them. Ask your friend to spell their username out loud or copy it directly from their profile if you are not sure.

Once you send the request, your friend has to accept it before you can see them in your Friends list or join their games. They can accept from the Friends menu or from a notification that appears when they start the game.

Key Takeaways

  • You add friends through the Friends menu on the main screen, not during a match.
  • You need your friend's exact username, including capital letters and numbers in the right order.
  • Your friend must accept your request before you can play together or see them online.
  • If a username is not found, ask your friend to confirm the spelling or check their profile directly.
  • Once you are friends, you can see when they are online and join their games from the Friends list.

Finding a friend's username if you do not know it

If you played a match with someone and want to add them, check the match history or scoreboard. After a game ends, the names of all players appear on the results screen. Click on their name to view their profile, and you will see their exact username at the top.

You can also ask them directly in the game chat or through Discord, Steam, or whatever platform you use to talk to them outside Brawlhalla. This is the most reliable way because usernames can look similar and it avoids the frustration of typing the wrong one three times.

What happens after you send a friend request

Your friend will see a notification the next time they open Brawlhalla. They can accept or decline from the Friends menu. If they accept, you both appear in each other's Friends lists and can see when the other person is online.

If they decline, you cannot send another request for 24 hours. If they do not respond at all, the request stays pending. You can cancel a pending request anytime by going back to Friends, finding the request, and selecting the cancel or delete option.

Joining a friend's game once they accept

After your friend accepts your request, their name appears in your Friends list with a status: Online, In Menu, or In Game. If they are in a game, you will see what mode they are playing.

Click on their name and select Join Game if that option appears. Not all game modes allow you to join mid-match, so if the button is grayed out, you can send them a message or wait for them to finish and start a new match. Some modes like Ranked 1v1 do not allow spectators or joiners at all.

Organizing friends into groups

If you add many friends, you can create groups to keep them organized. Go to Friends, select Create Group or Manage Groups (the exact name depends on your version), and name the group something like "School Friends" or "Casual Players". Then drag friends into the group or select them and assign them during creation.

Groups help you find specific people faster and let you send messages to the whole group at once. You can create as many groups as you want, and a friend can be in more than one group.

Blocking or removing a friend

If you want to stop playing with someone, right-click their name in your Friends list and select Remove Friend. They will not be notified, but they will no longer see you in their Friends list either.

If someone is bothering you or sending unwanted messages, you can block them instead. Go to their profile, select Block, and they cannot send you friend requests or messages anymore. You can unblock them later from your settings if you change your mind.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why can't I find my friend when I type their username?

Usernames are case-sensitive and must be typed exactly right, including numbers and special characters. Ask your friend to spell it out or copy their username from their profile. If you still cannot find them, they may have changed their name recently or spelled it differently than you thought.

Can I add friends across different platforms?

Yes. Brawlhalla works on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox, and friends from any platform can add each other. The friend system is unified across all versions, so it does not matter which device you or your friend plays on.

What if my friend request is stuck as pending?

Pending requests stay in your list until the other person accepts or declines them. You can cancel the request and send a new one after 24 hours. If your friend says they never saw it, ask them to check their pending requests in the Friends menu, as notifications sometimes get missed.

Can I send a message with my friend request?

Most versions of Brawlhalla do not allow you to attach a message to a friend request itself. Send a message through Discord, Steam chat, or another platform to let them know you sent the request so they do not ignore it by accident.