Subway Surfers Characters
Subway Surfers is not just an endless running game but it provides a complete vibe. It attracts billions of game lovers due its outstanding graphics, customisation, simple gameplay and mainly the different types of subway surfers characters. The diverse type of characters engage the players for hour and hour.
Every edition of subway surfers has their own characters. They are different from each other in terms of features and functions. There are 100+ characters in subway surfers.
This guide is about the main characters, time limited or special and cultural characters. Here we have also discussed how to unlock and customise them.
Subway Surfers Main Characters
There are three main characters in subway surfers. They are also the first characters. Whenever you play the game you will have default one among these three. Here I have discussed what I have observed in them.
Subway Surfers Jake
Jake is the first character of the subway surfers game. When someone plays the game then Jake is the default character which is there from the start. It is newbie friendly. All the scenes of this game starts with him. His iconic look and sober personality make him more attractive. It is also called the heart of subway surfers.
Subway Surfers Tricky
The key character of subway surfers and more near to Jake. She wore a red hat over her blonde hair. She has a unique style. She is considered the first step to unlocking other characters in subway surfers. She has an energetic and unique personality which keeps her away from the other characters.
Subway Surfers Fresh
Subway Surfers Fresh is the 3rd main character of the game. He has an old-school style which gives him an antique piece. He provides a throwback vibes in the mind when you play with it. His look is so simple. He alway brings a radio in his hand which shows his keen interest for the music. He always wore a long red hat.
Special and Limited-Time Characters
The reason behind the popularity and attraction is it keeps itself updated every time. It launches special or time limited updates along with their special characters as well. It may be in the form of an event, holidays, or other special occasions. These characters can only be availed within the specific time intervals.
Subway Surfers Frank
The most mysterious character in the subway surfers game. It always wears a business suit with a mask. This look makes him unique from other characters. It’s A special character liked by the surfers. Due to his demand it is tough to unlock and need more coins and keys.
Subway Surfers Spike
The special subway surfers character. As it is clear from his name that its shape is like a spike. Oh you hear a spiked shape but actually his hair style is like a spike. He has an edgy mohawk and a loafer outfit. He can only be available in the special edition São Paulo. This edition is part of the subway surfers world tour series. It was released on January 9, 2014.
Subway Surfers Yutani
Yutani, the subway surfers female character who is obsessed with alien technology with a futuristic approach. Her outsating outfit and best design make her the unique subway surfers character. Due to these features it has challenging requirements to unlock.
Regional and Event-Based Characters
Subway surfers has more than 150+ locations which represent its different cultures and the surfer will run across the different countries as well. As there is an edition of world tour which was launched in January 2013 and New York City Is the first featured city in this series. So, you will have to go through different cities and locations. Just like that every edition of a specific country brings its own characters as well and these are called regional and event based characters.
Subway Surfers Carmen (Mexico City)
Carmen was launched in the edition of the Mexico city version of the subway surfers game. She is a female character. She represents Mexican culture in the game. She used to wear a traditional Mexican dress. She is the first character to introduce the Mexico city update. This character is famous among the people who love cultural heritage. It can be unlocked with 95,000 coins but it depends upon the game events promotion.
Subway Surfers Kim (Seoul)
This event based character is famous for fashionable and trendy outfits. She was launched in Seoul subway surfers update. She also brings the taste of Korean pop culture to the game. Every character in subway surfers launched with different looks and outfits. She can be unlocked with 950,00 coins along with her sporty outfit. Her alternative outfit can be unlocked with only 30 keys only in the update.
Subway Surfers Amira (Cairo)
Amira, the middle east character of subway surfers. She was launched in the edition of the world tour Egypt version. She represents Egyptian cultural heritage. She is designed from the inspiration of an ancient Egyptian queen. Her look and cultural representation keep her more unique among the other characters. Her presence in subway surfers keeps culture alive.
If you collected that many coins, keys, and money which make you able to unlock new characters then it is also possible. You will have to pay real money to buy it from the game in-app shop or to unlock them with help of subway surfers in-game currencies.
How to Unlock Characters in Subway Surfers?
Step by step guide to unlock characters. There are three ways you can make it possible.
(1) Collecting Character Tokens
To collect tokens during the gameplay is the best way to unlock characters. These tokens will appear randomly in the game then you can collect it. It may be possible with a single token or with a pack of tokens it is possible. These characters are Frankette with 40 heart tokens, Rex with 50 guitar tokens, Mina with 50 unicorn tokens, Noel with Christmas-themed tokens, etc.
(2) Purchasing with In-Game Currency
To purchase it with In-Game Currencies is also a way to unlock. It can be done with coins, keys, and money. A lot of these currencies can help you in this regard.
Coins unlockable characters
- King: 80,000 coins.
- Tasha: 30,000 coins.
- Ninja: 20,000 coins.
Characters Purchased with Keys
- Tagbot: 12 keys.
- Brody: 350,000 coins or 40 keys.
- Izzy: 95,000 coins or 60 keys.
- Rosa: 95,000 coins or 45 keys.
Characters Purchased with Real Money
- Boombot: Initially available for free when linking to a Facebook account, sometimes available as part of purchase bundles.
- Rabbot: Available in a real-money purchase bundle.
- Festive or Event Characters: Some holiday or special event characters are only available through in-app purchases.
(3) Participating in Special Events
The special event is a great opportunity which may help you to unlock special characters. Keep in mind that it is only possible in event editions. You have to participate in these events, then you will get a chance to unlock exclusive and rare subway surfers characters like Prince K, Boombot, Mike, Zombie Jake, Jiang, Ninja, Festive characters, etc.
How to Get Old Subway Surfers Characters?
There are 4 simple ways you can get old characters back.
(1) Revisiting Events
It is an effective way to bring old characters back. Most of the time the events repeat them and you will catch them. Keep your eyes open and grab it easily.
(2) In-Game Store Offers
The old subway surfers characters sometimes appear in in-game shops. You have to check it regularly and then pay that much money, keys, or coins for unlocking.
(3) Previous Version Installations
Installing the previous version can help you to unlock the old characters as well. Suppose you have downloaded the subway surfers 3.33.4 version and you want the characters of 3.33.0 then you can install this older version.
(4) Seasonal Sales and Promotions
As we have discussed above it launches frequent updates. After that the item of subway surfers of the old version was also showcased in the game in shop for sale. You can grab it from there also.
How Customization Impacts Gameplay?
Customisation changes the whole taste of the game. It impacts the gameplay positively. Every character brings multiple outfits, skins which change the appearance completely. It helps the surfers to inject the feelings in the game.
There are multiple items which can be selected in a match with each other like hoverboards, increased speed or coin collection etc. So, the Customization Impacts Gameplay very positively.
Conclusion
The overview of diverse subway surfers characters has been done. I have highlighted the main characters, the special and regional etc either in male or female categories. There is a guide about how to unlock them and what impacts it creates when unlocking them.
FAQs about Character in Subway Surfers
Who is the best character in Subway Surfers?
According to my experience Prince K and Boombot both are the best characters I have seen. They are speedy and have some other unique features which make it my favourite character.
Who is the most expensive character in the game?
Ninja is the most expensive character in subway surfers. It is time-limited also.
Who is the rare character in subway surfers?
Mystery Character is the most rare character in subway surfers.