Many Clash of Clans players noticed a while back that the national flags they used to decorate their villages with were gone. This change caused a bit of a stir, and many wondered why Supercell, the game's creator, decided to remove them.

The short answer is that Clash of Clans removed national flags primarily to keep the game world separate from real-world issues and politics, and likely also for technical reasons like game optimization.

When you first started playing Clash of Clans, having a flag from your country was a cool way to show where you were from. I remember getting my own country's flag as soon as I could afford it with in-game gold. It was a small detail, but it made my base feel more personal, like a little piece of my real-world identity was part of my fantasy village. Over time, I even collected a few other flags just to decorate different corners of my base. It felt like a small touch that added to the game's charm.

Why Supercell Made the Change

Supercell didn't give a super detailed explanation when they took out the national flags. However, they did say that they wanted to keep the "Clash Universe" an imaginary world, separate from real-life things. This means they want the game to be about its own fantasy story and characters, without mixing in stuff from the real world. This helps keep the game feeling like an escape.

Another big reason, which many players and experts believe, is to avoid problems related to real-world politics. In a game played by millions of people across the globe, national flags can sometimes lead to arguments or sensitive situations. Think about how many different countries there are, and how their relationships can sometimes be tricky. By removing national flags, Supercell avoids any potential conflicts or having to take sides in real-world issues. It's similar to when they removed the global chat feature, which often had problems with bad language and arguments.

Beyond keeping things peaceful and fantasy-focused, there were probably some technical reasons too. Flags are like any other item in the game; they are graphics that need memory and internet data to work. Removing them could help make the game run smoother, load faster, and generally work better for everyone, especially for players on older phones or with slower internet. Game developers often clean up old code and features to improve performance and make space for new, exciting updates.

Honestly, even though I liked having my flag, it didn't really change how I played the game. It was mostly for looks. The flags didn't help you win battles or get more resources. So, while it was a neat decoration, it wasn't a core part of the gameplay. I think a lot of players, including me, felt a bit sad to see them go, but we understood that sometimes changes happen for the bigger good of the game. It's just one of those things that reminds you games, like everything else, evolve over time.

Supercell ended up refunding players the in-game gold they spent on these flags, so no one lost anything virtual. Now, you'll only find fictional flags in the game, which still allows for customization without bringing in real-world complications. This way, everyone can focus on building their awesome villages and battling without distractions.

If you're looking to upgrade your village or make some in-app purchases in Clash of Clans, remember you can earn Google Play or Apple gift cards by playing free games on Playstorm and then redeem them for gems or other in-game items.