Crazy Taxi Revival Confirmed With Global Adventure
Sega officially announced Crazy Taxi: World Tour, a new installment featuring classic gameplay, story campaigns, and multiplayer modes, set to launch in 2027.
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The Offspring, Axel And Arcade Chaos Return In Crazy Taxi: World Tour
SEGA has announced Crazy Taxi: World Tour, set to launch in 2027 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Steam, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The game features protagonist Axel on a global adventure across five cities, blending classic arcade gameplay with new story-driven campaigns and multiplayer modes. Original series creator Kenji Kanno is returning to lead development.
Sega teases new Crazy Taxi game reveal for next month
Sega 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 well
SEGA 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 Teaser
Sega 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.
SEGA Revives Crazy Taxi Social Media Ahead of New PS5 Game Reveal
SEGA 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.
New Crazy Taxi teaser revealed
Sega 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.
