Subway Surfers was downloaded more than one billion times on Google Play, making it the first game on the platform to reach this mark.

Originally launched in 2012 by SYBO and Kiloo, Subway Surfers lets players take on the role of the graffiti-tagging main protagonist Jake, or one of his many friends. They run from the grumpy inspector and his dog through the subway systems of cities around the world while collecting coins and dodging oncoming trains.

“We have really achieved greatness by combining our strengths at SYBO and Kiloo, said Mathias Gredal Noervig, CEO of SYBO. “The continued growth of the game and brand is our focus, and we are excited about future releases, and the animated short films that are launching later this year. The players will have even more great content to consume.”

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Stephanie Grassullo

Stephanie Grassullo

Stephanie Grassullo is an associate editor at Adventure Publishing Group. In addition to handling toy and licensing news and updates for The Toy Book and The Licensing Book, Stephanie also writes toy reviews and commentaries for the Toy Insider. When she’s not binge-watching old episodes of Gossip Girl, Stephanie is always game for Boggle tournaments—she’s the titleholder Boggle champion in her family, and proud of it! Stephanie firmly believes that there is no awkward moment that can’t be remedied with the help of Bop It. To get to know her better, follow her on Twitter @steph_grass.

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