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Subway Surfers World Tour Beijing: Release & Context
- This edition launched on August 1, 2013 as the 8th stop in the World Tour series and the 11th overall update.
- It marked Subway Surfers’ first adventure in China.
Subway Surfers World Tour Beijing: New Additions
Sun
New Character: Sun, a Beijing-inspired acrobatist. He was also the tenth limited character in Subway Surfers, and the eighth limited character in the World Tour series.
Fresh (Funk Outfit)
Funk Outfit was released during the Beijing update. He gains purple shades and a green T-shirt with patterns on it. His boombox also turns black and white.
Fresh (Sporty Outfit)
Sporty Outfit was also released during the Beijing update. He gains a burgundy headband, a burgundy vest with the kit number “1” and burgundy shorts. He also carries a basketball instead of his boombox.
Hoverboards introduced:
Panda Board
Cherry-themed, China exclusive.
Dragon Board
Reminiscent of traditional Chinese iconography.
Tokens & Hunt
Weekly Hunt tokens: Dragons.
Re-releases
- The edition was later reissued as the “Image” version on:
- August 21, 2014
- January 23, 2020
Audio & Visual Theme
- The app icon and loading screens feature the iconic Temple of Heaven silhouette, capturing Beijing’s aesthetics.
- Notably, this update does not include new background music.
Quick Summary Table
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Release Date | August 1, 2013 |
| Character | Sun |
| Fresh outfits | Funk, Sport |
| Hoverboards | Panda, Dragon |
| Power-up | Power Jumper (Pogo Stick) |
| Tokens | Dragons (Weekly Hunt) |
| Re-releases | Image editions – Aug 2014, Jan 2020 |
| Background Music | None |
Playing Tips
- Use the Power Jumper to vault over long stretches and reach high coin clusters.
- Grab hoverboards early (especially Panda or Dragon) to survive obstacles and boost score multipliers.
- Collect Dragon tokens to complete the Weekly Hunt and unlock themed rewards.
- Switch between Fresh’s Funk and Sport outfits for costume collectors—they’re unique to this update.
Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.)
❓When was Subway Surfers World Tour Beijing released?
It launched on August 1, 2013 as the 8th stop in the World Tour series and the 11th game update.
❓Which new character and outfits were added?
Sun – a Beijing-themed acrobat character.
Fresh received two outfits: Funk and Sport
❓What hoverboards are featured in this edition?
The update introduced two hoverboards: the Panda and the Dragon, inspired by Chinese cultural themes.
❓What special power-up debuted in this update?
The Power Jumper (also known as the Pogo Stick) was added, boosting surfers to great heights and still available as of early 2025.
❓Were there re-releases of this edition?
Yes, it was reissued twice as the “Image” version on August 21, 2014 and again on January 23, 2020.
