Crossy Road 2025 Hidden Characters Guide: The Latest "Airport" Update Secrets!

The hunt is on! Crossy Road keeps the mystery alive with every new update, requiring players to perform cryptic in-game actions to unlock special mascots. The latest major expansion, the "Airport" Update in 2025, has introduced a whole new flight path of secrets. Forget the Prize Machine—these characters require skill, patience, and a bit of luck!

We've broken down the steps for the newest and trickiest hidden characters from the bustling terminal to the tarmac.

✈️ New Hidden Characters from the "Airport" Update (2025)

The "Airport" world is chaotic, featuring moving luggage, security scanners, and bustling runways. Here are the secret characters confirmed for this new theme:


1. A-List Chicken

A-List Chicken A-List Chicken

One of the first secrets found in the Airport theme, the A-List Chicken requires a bit of luck and observation.


    Prerequisite Character: Any character, but a character from the Airport Theme may increase spawn rates.


    Unlock Method: While playing in the Airport theme, look for a plane on the tarmac or runway that is carrying a large, brightly colored gift box (often red or yellow). Get your character close to or touch the gift box. The character should unlock at the end of your current run.


    Tip: The appearance of this special plane is random, so multiple attempts may be necessary.


2. Snakes

Snakes Snakes

A fun, retro-inspired character added during the Airport update's third week, playing on the classic mobile game mechanic.


    Prerequisite Character: The Sniffer Dog (unlocked via the Prize Machine in this theme) is highly recommended.


    Unlock Method: While playing, look for glowing or sparkling luggage bags on the conveyor belts or floors. When you get close to or 'inspect' these special bags, a small snake will pop out. You must repeatedly find and collect these small snakes across multiple runs. Once you’ve collected a sufficient amount (like in the style of the Jelly Bear or Easter Bunny), the Snakes character will unlock.


    Special Feature: The Snakes character leaves a trail that gets longer as you move, paying homage to the classic *Snake* game.


3. Barf Bag

Barf Bag Barf Bag

The unlock process for this character is fittingly messy and requires interacting with specific environment hazards.


    Prerequisite Character: Any character.


    Unlock Method: Play in the Airport theme and look for a red trash can or waste bin on the side of the road or terminal area. Players report needing to 'crash' or 'bump' into these bins repeatedly until a green Barf Bag item pops out. Collect the item, and the character will unlock when your current run ends.


4. Backpacker

Backpacker Backpacker

Often released as the final secret character in a major update's event series.


    Prerequisite Character: Any character, or try the Sniffer Dog.


    Unlock Method: In the Airport world, keep an eye out for a static backpack with distinct features (like a map or tags) placed next to obstacles or seating areas. Unlike the moving luggage, this backpack remains still. Simply walk up and touch the special backpack to unlock the Backpacker character after the run.



🔄 Classic Unlock Methods: Refresher

If you're still working on the older classics, here are a few of the most important secret characters whose unlock methods remain consistent across updates:


    🐳 Hipster Whale: While playing as any character, look for the Hipster Whale floating down the river (it moves against the current or differently than the logs). Hop onto the whale's back to unlock it.


    🐻 Drop Bear: Play as any Australian character (e.g., Kangaroo or Koala). Look for a Drop Bear sitting in a tree in the woods. Walk near the tree, and the Drop Bear will jump onto your character, unlocking it at the end of the run.


    👑 The King of All Cosmos (Katamari Collab): Play as the Prince of All Cosmos. Collect many items throughout multiple runs until the Katamari ball you are rolling becomes noticeably large. The King will eventually be unlocked.


Happy hopping! Now get back out there and start crossing for those secrets!