Subway Surfers: Madagascar
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About Subway Surfers: Madagascar
Subway Surfers: Madagascar is a special edition of the Subway Surfers World Tour series, taking players to the lush landscapes and vibrant wildlife of Madagascar. Launched on March 31, 2016, this update brought new characters, gear, and visual themes inspired by the island’s unique flora and fauna.
New Characters, Outfits & Hoverboards
Here’s what this Madagascar update added:
Aina — A new surfer character. Described as a "nature lover" from Madagascar. She costs 95,000 coins to unlock.
Daisy Outfit — Aina’s additional costume (floral/bohemian themed). Unlockable with 15 keys.
Hoverboard: Chameleon — A themed wooden hoverboard with a rainbow-color-changing chameleon pattern. Price: 50,000 coins. Adds visual flair while running.
Gameplay Features & Mechanics
Weekly Hunt: Butterflies — In this edition, the token/objective for the weekly hunt is Butterflies, rather than a typical item like coins or mystery boxes. Collecting them yields rewards.
The setting is rich in jungle and nature motifs, matching the theme of Madagascar: vibrant greenery, wildlife cues, and a more tropical, exotic feel in the track designs. Though the gameplay mechanics remain the typical Subway Surfers format (dodging trains, collecting, boosting), the theme gives a fresh visual experience.
Why Madagascar Edition Stands Out
Visual style & atmosphere — The Madagascar tour brings colorful, natural details (plants, animals, tropical backdrops) that contrast with urban or city-based tours, making it feel distinct.
Exclusive content — New surfer (Aina), outfit, hoverboard, and weekly hunt items that aren’t available in standard or earlier non-Madagascar updates. For collectors, aesthetic lovers, and long-time players, this adds appeal.
Themed immersion — More than cosmetics, the setting gives a sense of place; it’s not just a random map change but an immersive theme that feels tied to the idea of Madagascar.
Things to Know (Pros & Cons)
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Great for players who like to collect characters, boards, and styles | Costs are relatively high (95,000 coins is a lot), so some may need to grind a lot to unlock Aina or the hoverboard. |
| Brings visual and thematic freshness | Since it’s an “expired” edition (no longer active in rotation), new players might not be able to get certain items anymore. |
| Fun variation with Weekly Hunt mechanics | If you don’t like nature or jungle aesthetics, the theme might not appeal as much compared to city-based sets. |
Fun Tidbits & Trivia
This edition is the 48th World Tour installment in Subway Surfers, and the 53rd version overall.
It is one of the few editions that did not get re-released in later years. That makes some of its content rarer.
The Madagascar tour was also the last edition in 2016 that never arrived for Windows Phone users.