‘What Are Power-Ups in Subway Surfers’: In Subway Surfers, power-ups are special items that boost your abilities or Your character gets to do unique skills. There are five main power-ups to collect: the 2X Multiplier, Coin Magnet, Jetpack, Pogo Stick, and Super Sneakers. Completing certain missions may involve using three or more power-ups, with the hoverboard sometimes counting as one. Each power-up serves a specific function and you can activate it only during gameplay. Furthermore, you can upgrade some power-ups to extend their duration, which requires spending coins.
Top 12 Power-Ups in Subway Surfers
There is a list of power-ups you can use in the game and the ones that used to be there but are no longer available.
1. 2X Multiplier
The 2X Multiplier is a special power-up in Subway Surfers that can double your score! When you use this power-up during your run, it doubles your score multiplier. This means you’ll earn twice as many points for a limited time. For example, if your score multiplier is X5, it instantly becomes X10 when you catch up with the 2X Multiplier. Keep focusing on the yellow star with ‘2x’ written on it to maximize your points and climb up the leaderboard!
2. Coin Magnet
In Subway Surfers, Coin Magnet is one of the best power-ups. When your character grabs it, They automatically collect every coin that comes their way, even if it’s not directly in their path. It’s the perfect power-up for quickly gathering lots of coins in the game.
3. Color Splash
Color Splash is a special boost available only on the Color Cloud board in Subway Surfers. With this power-up, your hoverboard changes colors as you switch lanes, similar to Zap Sideways but with a colorful twist.
4. Double Jump
The Double Jump is an upgrade to your hoverboards. When you have it equipped and activate your hoverboard, it lets your character jump again while already in the middle of a previous jump.
5. Headstart
Headstart, previously called Mega Headstart, is an improved version of the original Headstart power-up. This power-up allows players to soar through the sky for a bit longer than the standard headstart found in earlier versions of the game. You can purchase it from the shop for 2,000 to 2500 coins.
6. Hourglass
Hourglass is a special item used during Tag Time Attack (previously known as Timed Tag Team). When you grab this power-up in the Mumbai 2021 Logo edition, it adds five extra seconds to the timer, giving you more time to keep playing and scoring points.
7. Jetpack
In Subway Surfers, Jetpack is like a super boost. When your character grabs it, they soar into the sky, totally invincible. Plus, you can collect extra coins floating up there, called bonus coins. Want more airtime? Upgrade your Jetpack in the shop for longer flights, so you can scoop up even more coins if you time it just right.
8. Pogo Stick
A Pogo Stick, previously known as the Power Jumper, is a special item in Subway Surfers. When you grab it, your character leaps high into the air, surrounded by shiny coins. You might even land on trains or rooftops for extra fun and rewards.
9. Score Booster
The Score Booster is like a special power-up in Rio 2013 Logo. You can buy it for 3,000 Coins, or sometimes you might find it in the Mystery Box or Super Mystery Box. It’s pretty rare! You can also get it during Weekly Hunts. When you use it, your score multiplier goes up by 5, 6, or 7 for the rest of your run, depending on how many you’ve used.
10. Smooth Drift
Smooth Drift is an upgrade to your hoverboards. When you use it, your hoverboard will move gently and slowly while jumping or in the air.
11. Speed Up
Super Speed” boosts the character’s speed by 1.25 times and widens their view. Meanwhile, “Speed Up” increases the character’s speed by 1.125 times without expanding their view.
12. Stay Low
Stay Low is a special feature in Subway Surfers called a hoverboard upgrade. When you activate it, your character automatically stays low while riding the hoverboard. This helps you avoid obstacles that you need to roll underneath during your run.
Upgrading Power-Ups
Some Power-Ups in Subway Surfers can be upgraded using coins to extend their duration. The standard Power-Ups that are upgradeable include:
- Coin Magnet
- 2X Multiplier
- Jetpack
- Super Sneakers
Each Power-Up upgrades through 6 levels. With each upgrade, the time limit of the Power-Up is extended by 5 seconds. So a fully upgraded Power-Up would last for 30 seconds instead of the default 10-15 seconds.
The cost of upgrades increases significantly at each level:
- Level 1: 500 coins
- Level 2: 1,000 coins
- Level 3: 3,000 coins
- Level 4: 10,000 coins
- Level 5: 30,000 coins
- Level 6: 60,000 coins
Upgrading Power-Ups gives your character powerful abilities for extended periods, helping you achieve high scores and complete missions. It’s worth investing in upgrades as your coins accumulate over time.