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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'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.
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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 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.
Sega Cancels Super Game, But New Crazy Taxi And Jet Set Radio Are Still ComingSega has officially canceled its ambitious "Super Game" project, which was intended to incorporate NFTs and cloud streaming. However, the company confirmed that new installments in the Crazy Taxi, Jet Set Radio, Golden Axe, and Streets of Rage franchises are still in development.
Don't Worry, Sega Is Still Reviving Multiple Legacy FranchisesSega Sammy has confirmed plans to revive multiple legacy franchises, including Crazy Taxi, Golden Axe, Jet Set Radio, and Streets of Rage, despite the cancellation of its 'Super Game' initiative. New titles for Virtua Fighter, Persona 4, Alien: Isolation, Total War, and Stranger Than Heaven are also in development, alongside movie and animation projects for IPs like Sonic the Hedgehog and Shinobi.
Sega’s Super Game Project Has Been CancelledSega has officially cancelled its ambitious "Super Game" project, which was initially announced in 2021 with the goal of creating online, globally-focused titles that would transcend conventional game frameworks. While details were scarce, the company had indicated multiple titles were in development. Sega is now refocusing on reviving its classic IPs, including Jet Set Radio, Crazy Taxi, Shinobi, Streets of Rage, and Golden Axe, with some already confirmed for new entries or remakes.
THE GOLDEN AGE OF BEAT EM’ UPS RETURNS ON MAY 14TH AS SECRET MISSION GAMES BRINGS MAD KING REDEMPTION TO EARLY ACCESSSecret Mission Games announced that its debut title, Mad King Redemption, will launch into Early Access on May 14th for PC via Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store for $14.99 USD. The beat 'em up game features four playable characters, two biomes, boss fights, and roguelite progression with local and online co-op.- THE GOLDEN AGE OF BEAT EM’ UPS RETURNS ON MAY 14TH AS SECRET MISSION GAMES BRINGS MAD KING REDEMPTION TO EARLY ACCESSSecret Mission Games announced that its debut title, Mad King Redemption, will launch into Steam Early Access on May 14th for $14.99 USD. Inspired by classic beat 'em ups like Golden Axe and Final Fight, the game features modern updates such as roguelite progression and both local and online co-op gameplay. The studio, comprised of industry veterans, is self-funded and seeking investment partners.
Sega bringing back NiGHTS Into Dreams and Guardian Heroes - but not as gamesSega has launched a new initiative called Sega Universe to revive its classic intellectual properties in various media beyond video games, including film, music, and fashion. The project will begin with anniversary celebrations for titles like NiGHTS Into Dreams, Guardian Heroes, and Sakura Wars in 2026, though new game releases are not expected.
Outrun, Streets of Rage, NiGHTS, and SGGG are just four of many series Sega promises to revisit in 2026Sega has announced plans to revisit numerous classic game series, including Outrun, Streets of Rage, and NiGHTS, through special 'anniversary projects' throughout 2026 under the 'Sega Universe' initiative. While specific projects are not detailed, the publisher aims to share new ways to enjoy these beloved titles beyond just new game releases, potentially including merchandise and cross-media content.
SEGA to Revive Old IP Like Outrun, Streets of Rage, and NiGHTS in New SEGA Universe ProjectSEGA has announced plans to revive several of its classic intellectual properties, including Outrun, Streets of Rage, and NiGHTS, under a new initiative called SEGA Universe. These anniversary projects aim to reintroduce beloved games and characters to fans through new experiences that may extend beyond video games into other forms of media.