What is Subway Surfers City, the Subway Surfers sequel?

Multiple mobile games have climbed to the top before, but it wouldn’t be far-fetched to say that most successful mobile games today are either high-budget games that could pass as console games or straightforward ones that players can play with one finger. Subway Surfers was one of the few different ones.

The endless runner attracted millions of dedicated players back in the day, who would log in daily to try to beat their own or their friends’ high scores. The game is now slated to get a sequel called Subway Surfers City, but some may wonder what the game will do that its prequel hasn’t already done.

Here’s everything you need to know about Subway Surfers City, including what it does new and how you can pre-register.

What is Subway Surfers City?

As the name suggests, Subway Surfers City is slated to be a complete sequel to the original Subway Surfers that came out in 2012, more than a decade ago. The game brings more to the already legendary game, including new gameplay mechanics, expanded modes that didn’t exist in the original, more unique challenges for players to complete, and revamped visuals.

Two mechanics that players have already learned about are the stomp move and the bouncy bubblegum shield. The stomp move will presumably break wooden crates or reveal hidden objects, while the bouncy bubblegum shield will improve the jump abilities, likely until the player gets hit once and the shield breaks.

The first look of the game revealed that the basic premise of the game will remain the same. The same characters are still running from the same security guard and his trusty guard. While new characters will likely join the fray, the three core characters will seemingly remain the same, with Jake still taking center stage.

Will Subway Surfers City have new modes?

Yes, it will. Subway Surfers City is slated to have three modes for players to look forward to.

The first mode is the classic endless mode. This is basically the same as the original game, where players can just constantly run forward to get as high of a score as they can. There’s a good chance that players will get to see the high scores of their friends to ensure it’s faithful to the original.

The second mode is City Tour. This mode won’t be endless, but will give players a chance to progress through levels, complete goals, and explore districts while completing missions and finding hidden stars. Every level will likely be different, and the many collectible stars add a sense of replayability.

The final mode is the events mode. Of course, this will consist of the limited-time events that the developer will add to the game, with some likely also being collaborations with other IPs and brands.

When will Subway Surfers City come out?

The release date of Subway Surfers City is completely unknown, since players don’t even have a time window to expect. However, those who want to get their hands on the game early can pre-register on the Google Play Store ^[1] and App Store ^[2], ensuring they get it before anyone else.

FAQs

When does Subway Surfers City release?

Subway Surfers City launches globally on February 26, 2026 on both iOS and Android. Pre-registrations are open now and players can sign up to be notified at launch.

What new game modes will Subway Surfers City have?

The sequel introduces three modes: Classic Endless (the original runner style), City Tour (finite levels with goals and hidden stars), and Events (rotating challenges and trials).

Will Subway Surfers City play like the original Subway Surfers?

Yes. It keeps the core endless-running gameplay fans know, but adds new mechanics like a stomp move, a bouncy shield, upgraded visuals, and distinct city districts to explore.

References

1. [1] "Subway Surfers City Play Store page". play.google.com. Retrieved January 16, 2026
2. [2] "Subway Surfers City App Store page". apps.apple.com. Retrieved January 16, 2026