Subway Surfers World Tour London: Overview
The original London edition launched November 21, 2013, marking the 11th World Tour update, and returned as a festive holiday-themed event. Its latest iteration is Subway Surfers World Tour London 2023, the 176th World Tour update, active from November 20 to December 10, 2023.
New Content of Subway Surfers World Tour London
2013 Edition
Character:
Jamie
A London-themed surfer. He was also the thirteenth limited character in Subway Surfers, and the eleventh limited character in the World Tour series. He can be purchased with 100,000 coins.
Hoverboards:
Snowflake
It was released during the London update and re-released during the London update. Snowflake hoverboard is also the fourteenth limited hoverboard in Subway Surfers.
Jingles Board
Jingles is the fifteenth limited Hoverboard in Subway Surfers, released in London update. It could only be unlocked by collecting 60 Christmas Trees token in Week 5 & 6 at the London Weekly Hunt, 25 Stockings in Week 2 & 3 at the North Pole Weekly Hunt, 40 Snowflakes in Week 1 & 2 at the St. Petersburg Weekly Hunt, and during its reappearance during the London and Winter Holiday editions. It was actually a secret holiday gift for anyone who managed to collect all 60 Trees in two weeks.
Outfits for Ella:
Ella (Rasta Outfit)
Ella wearing the Rasta outfit. Costs 30 keys.
Ella (Gold Outfit)
Ella wearing the Gold outfit. Costs 30 keys.
Collectibles:
Christmas Tree
Christmas Trees used in the Weekly Hunt.
2023 Edition
New Characters:
Vivienne
Vivienne, a Fashionista Surfer released in the London update. She is the 173rd character of the game.
Lawrence
Lawrence, a performance artist and final member of the Rivals Crew.
Alia’s Outfit:
Alia (Sneaky Blinders)
Launched in the London update , she now wears a light brown cap, she has a white shirt with a dark gray tie, she wears a dark brown vest, her back bag is dark brown, she wears khaki pants, she wears brown gloves, her shoes are black with light brown laces, has two black bracelets on both arms and a single white earring.
New Hoverboards:
FauxPunx
Fauxpunx Hoverboard, (London board with Super Jump ability).
Sharpeed
Sharpeed Hoverboard, (Rivals crew board with Super Speed/Super Jump).
Season Hunt Tokens:
Phone Booth
Iconic London phone booths.
Themed Features
- Seasonal Theme:
- 2013 edition: Full Christmas/New Year décor, featuring the Guard as Santa and his dog as Rudolph .
- 2023 edition: Autumn motifs with falling leaves and no Christmas theming.
- Challenges (2023-specific):
- Marathon, Tag Time Attack, Hoverboard, Mystery Hurdles, Rivals Challenge, Plant Invasion, One‑Run Challenge.
Trivia & Special Notes
- 2013 Edition:
- Jamie remains limited and isn’t part of later re‑releases.
- First European and UK World Tour featuring holiday styling.
- 2023 Edition:
- Sixth European stop in 2023, third UK iteration.
- Rivals Challenge concludes with Lawrence’s debut.
- Subway logo and Tube imagery were adjusted after trailer revisions .
- Proper inspirations: Vivienne and Fauxpunx echo Cruella de Vil aesthetics; Alia’s outfit nods to Peaky Blinders.
Tips & Checklist
| Task | What to Look For |
|---|---|
| 🎯 Unlock new surfers | Collect seasonal tokens/coins to get Jamie, Vivienne, Lawrence |
| 🛹 Try new boards | Use Super Jump/Super Speed boards (Fauxpunx, Sharpeed) strategically |
| 🕵️ Collect hunt tokens | Christmas Trees in 2013; Phone Booths in 2023 |
| 🎁 Complete challenges | Don’t miss the limited-time Rivals and Marathon runs |
| 🎄 Absorb atmosphere | 2013 = Xmas flair, 2023 = Autumn + London landmarks |
Final Thoughts about Subway Surfers World Tour London
Subway Surfers World Tour London delivers two distinct experiences. The original 2013 edition captures the festive spirit with holiday-themed visuals and the debut of the character Jamie, while the 2023 revival introduces a more stylish, urban aesthetic featuring the Rivals crew, iconic London landmarks, and updated gameplay mechanics. Each version includes unique collectibles, limited-time challenges, and exclusive character and board unlocks, offering players a variety of seasonal content and visual flair.
Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.)
❓When did the London World Tour occur?
The original Subway Surfers World Tour London launched on November 21, 2013 (iOS/Android) and December 17 on Windows Phone, marking the 11th World Tour update.
❓Who is the exclusive character from the Subway Surfers World Tour London edition?
The only limited-time character added in this edition is Jamie, a London-themed surfer who was exclusive to the 2013 release.
❓What new hoverboards were introduced in Subway Surfers World Tour London edition?
Two boards debuted in this edition:
Snowflake – a winter-themed board
Jingles – a holiday-style board
❓Which tokens had to be collected during the Weekly Hunt?
Players gathered Christmas Tree tokens during the London run to complete the Weekly Hunt missions.
❓Was the London edition ever re-released?
Yes. After the original run in 2013, the Subway Surfers World Tour London edition was re-released on December 4, 2014; November 29, 2018; and most recently on November 20, 2023

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