Unlock the surfer and read coastal loot
Quick answer
The coastal update’s surfer unlock requires stamina sufficient for six dashes. The survivor then replaces ordinary dashing with a surfboard movement ability.
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Build enough stamina
Plan the run around reaching the displayed stamina requirement. The developer gives the condition as six dashes worth of stamina, so do not confuse it with merely performing six dashes during a run. Inspect the current character’s stamina and relevant upgrades before assuming the achievement should have triggered.
Read the coast’s pickups
Loot crates glow according to the highest rarity inside them. An improved-radar one-time unlock also shows crate rarity and fuel canisters. Use those signals to choose a useful route before nightfall instead of walking blindly between equally distant markers.
Prepare for coastal enemies
The Coast biome includes the pier, beach and harbor, with Vacationeer umbrella zombies present even in daylight. Loot and collect fuel while the route is manageable. After unlocking the surfer, test how the surf movement changes your escape timing before committing to a prolonged survival objective.