Crazy Taxi
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Sega teases new Crazy Taxi game reveal for next monthSega has released a teaser for an upcoming Crazy Taxi game, suggesting a reveal is imminent. The company previously announced plans to revive several classic franchises, including Crazy Taxi, Jet Set Radio, Golden Axe, and Streets Of Rage. The new Crazy Taxi is reportedly a massively multiplayer driving game developed by Sega's Sapporo Studio.
SEGA posts short teaser video showing Crazy Taxi is alive and wellSEGA has released a teaser video for a new Crazy Taxi game, described as a "Triple-A" title featuring "massively multiplayer driving." Original director Kenji Kanno is involved in the reboot, which is rumored to be an open-world game set on the West Coast of America. This comes as SEGA also announced the cancellation of its "Super Game" initiative and a reduced focus on Games as a Service, despite rumors suggesting the Crazy Taxi and Jet Set Radio reboots will adopt a GaaS model.
Sega's Crazy Taxi Revival Shows Signs Of Life In New Five-Second TeaserSega has provided a brief teaser for its Crazy Taxi revival, showing a taxi sign lighting up. The company confirmed plans to revive legacy franchises, including Crazy Taxi, Golden Axe, Jet Set Radio, and Streets of Rage, with Crazy Taxi described as a "triple AAA" massive multiplayer driving experience.
Crazy Taxi Social Media Has Been Brought Back To Life, Hinting At Reveal SoonSEGA has revived the social media accounts for its Crazy Taxi series, posting a cryptic teaser that suggests a reveal may be imminent. This marks the first activity from the franchise's online presence since 2019, following SEGA's announcement in 2022 of plans to reboot the series and a recent shift away from live-service projects.
SEGA Revives Crazy Taxi Social Media Ahead of New PS5 Game RevealSEGA has revived the social media accounts for Crazy Taxi for the first time in seven years, sparking speculation about a new game. The company is reportedly working on a reboot of the arcade series, with some suggesting it could be an online multiplayer title. A reveal at an upcoming event like State of Play or Summer Game Fest seems likely, with the Xbox Showcase also a possibility.- Crazy Taxi social media accounts post five-second teaser videoThe official social media accounts for SEGA's Crazy Taxi series have posted a five-second teaser video. The brief clip has generated speculation among fans about a potential new entry or revival of the franchise.
New Crazy Taxi teaser revealedSega has posted a teaser on the official Crazy Taxi social media accounts, hinting at an upcoming announcement for the beloved series. The teaser, showing the top of a taxi with a flashing "TAXI" sign, has led to fan speculation about a potential reveal for a new entry in the franchise. The article also notes that Crazy Taxi 2 will celebrate its 25th anniversary this month.
Sega has canceled its live service 'Super Game' due to 'intensifying market competition,' and I really, really hope it's a sign that the industry is finally correcting itselfSega has canceled its ambitious 'Super Game' project, which aimed to be a major live service title, citing intensifying market competition. The company is reallocating around 100 developers to traditional full-game development, signaling a potential shift away from free-to-play models. This decision is seen by the author as a positive sign for the industry, suggesting a move towards more sustainable and less risky game development practices.
SEGA announces sales numbers for its biggest franchises last quarterSEGA has announced revised sales figures for its major franchises, including Sonic the Hedgehog, Persona, Like a Dragon, and Total War, for the January to March 2026 quarter. The company also confirmed the shelving of its "Super Game" initiative and a focus away from free-to-play and Games as a Service titles, though the futures of Crazy Taxi and Jet Set Radio remain secure.
Hark! Sega's mysterious and vague "Super Game" is dead, though its Jet Set Radio and Crazy Taxi reboots live onSega has cancelled its ambitious "Super Game" initiative, which aimed to create a revolutionary title with a large user base. This decision comes as part of a review of their underperforming free-to-play strategy, leading to the reassignment of over 100 staff to core IP development. However, reboots of franchises like Jet Set Radio, Crazy Taxi, and Golden Axe are still planned, with Sega forecasting four new titles based on mainstay IPs by fiscal year 2027.
Sega GaaS, Online Super Game CanceledSega has officially canceled its ambitious "Super Game" project, a games as a service (GaaS) initiative that was initially planned for a March 2026 release. The cancellation was confirmed in Sega Sammy's fiscal results presentation, with no specific reason provided beyond halting further investment. The report also noted underperformance from Rovio titles and Sonic Rumble, alongside delays for other upcoming games.
Sega Is Cancelling Its ‘Super Game’ While Keeping Its Classic Reboots in PlaySega Sammy has cancelled its ambitious 'Super Game' initiative, citing underperformance in live service titles like Sonic Rumble Party and the financial impact of recent acquisitions Rovio and Stakelogic. The company will reallocate the Super Game development team to focus on its core intellectual properties. Despite the cancellation, Sega has reaffirmed its commitment to releasing reboots of classic franchises such as Crazy Taxi, Jet Set Radio, Golden Axe, and Streets of Rage.
Sega's "Super Game" has been cancelled, but revivals of classics like Crazy Taxi and Golden Axe are still moving forwardSega has officially cancelled its ambitious "Super Game" project, shifting focus away from live-service titles due to underperformance. However, revivals of classic franchises like Crazy Taxi, Golden Axe, Jet Set Radio, Shinobi, and Streets of Rage are still in production. Separately, a three-week crossover event is underway for Phasmophobia, featuring content from Alan Wake 2, including recreated locations and character skins, available on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation VR2, and Xbox Series X/S.
Sega Cancels Super Game And Shifts Focus From Live Service GamesSega has canceled its ambitious "Super Game" initiative and shifted focus away from live service and free-to-play development towards full game development. This decision follows underperformance of several mobile titles and the earlier cancellation of the live service shooter Hyenas. The company aims to increase profitability by prioritizing established IPs for new releases.
SEGA Cancels Its Super Game ProjectSEGA has announced the cancellation of its ambitious "Super Game" project, which aimed to create new titles based on dormant franchises and push conventional game boundaries. While the specific reasons for the cancellation were not disclosed, the company reaffirmed its commitment to reviving classic series like Jet Set Radio, Crazy Taxi, Shinobi, Streets of Rage, and Golden Axe. Several other titles have also been internally delayed.- Sega Cancels Super Game Initiative as It Shifts Away From Live-Service FocusSega Sammy Holdings has canceled its Super Game initiative and is shifting away from live-service games due to underperforming free-to-play titles. The company will now focus on premium releases based on its established intellectual properties, reassigning some developers to work on core franchises. Upcoming titles include Persona 4 Revival, Stranger Than Heaven, Crazy Taxi, Jet Set Radio, Golden Axe, Streets of Rage, and the new Virtua Fighter.
Sega kills ‘super game’ initiative and abandons live service plansSega has officially scrapped its 'super game' initiative and abandoned its broader live service plans, citing struggles with free-to-play titles like Sonic Rumble Party and the unsuccessful integration of Rovio. While the future of projects like Jet Set Radio and Crazy Taxi remains uncertain regarding their live service elements, Sega is reallocating over 100 developers to focus on mainstay IPs and traditional game development.
SEGA says it canceled Super Game and will focus less on Games as ServiceSEGA has canceled its ambitious 'Super Game' project and will reduce its focus on Games as a Service titles. The company plans to revive dormant intellectual properties, with remakes or new entries for Crazy Taxi, Jet Set Radio, and Nights into Dreams still in development.
Sega cancels its "Super Game" project following free-to-play struggles, but new Crazy Taxi and Jet Set Radio…Sega has canceled its "Super Game" initiative due to struggles with its free-to-play titles, including Sonic Rumble Party. Despite this cancellation, the company confirmed that new installments of Crazy Taxi and Jet Set Radio are still in development.
SEGA Cancels Super Game Project and Moves Away from Live ServiceSEGA has canceled its ambitious "Super Game" project, which aimed to create large-scale live service titles, and is reducing its focus on Games as a Service. This decision comes after five years of development and will see over 100 employees reassigned to full game development teams. While the Super Game is scrapped, reboots of classic franchises like Crazy Taxi, Jet Set Radio, Golden Axe, and Streets of Rage are still in development, potentially under the new SEGA Universe program.