However great and addictive the usual Subway Surfers runs are, something was always missing there. It’s the accomplishment of finishing first — or the ambition to achieve that in the next try. The game unlocks this option with the Subway Surfers Showdown game mode.
Showdown in Subway Surfers: Multiplayer runs
The traditional Subway Surfers gameplay is based on endless runs. You finish an attempt when you bump into a train or a tricky railway sign: the angry man catches your character and takes them away. The runs repeat for accumulating more coins and rewards.
The only competitive aspect was the comparison of points on the regional leaderboard. That was motivating, alright, but can it compare to having fellow gamers running on the same track, at the same time?
Showdown brings us the next level of Subway Surfers competition. In fact, you may remember a glimpse of this excitement during the limited-time Brawl Stars event. Someone may still run on Subway Surfers tracks as a character from another gaming dimension.
This time, multiplayer remains in Subway Surfers permanently.
Tips on how to win in Showdown
Your general practice in single-player mode matters a lot. Those runs teach the essential movement basics in a no-stress environment.
Beyond just not crashing into obstacles, you should focus on unlocking special power-ups to get an advantage over your opponents. These items are really important! They bring some Mario Kart vibes to Subway Surfers Showdown.
Like in other game modes, the multiplayer runs give players Mystery Boxes to earn rewards. If you are the first in a race, it boosts your progression — and gives rewards as well.
The start of Showdown comes with the Easter Ireland chapter
The Showdown multiplayer mode starts in Subway Surfers on March 30.
It’s also the date when we move to the next destination on the World Tour journey. The game invites players to Easter Ireland. This event continues until April 19.
Dive into Showdown runs early, and unlock the new character, Lily, and the Challenge Frame. In general, two new characters join Subway Surfers on March 30. It is too early to talk about Subway Surfers esports seriously, as the multiplayer mode is a really fresh thing for the game. Still, with some dedication from the development team, we can get internal tournaments and perhaps even LAN events. The Brawl Stars World Championship can show the path!