Sega announced Crazy Taxi: World Tour, a reboot of its classic arcade franchise, with a 2027 launch planned on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X consoles [1, 2, 3, 4]. The game features a modernized map inspired by San Francisco while retaining the core gameplay of rapidly picking up and dropping off passengers [1, 2, 4].
The new version introduces "Crazy Missions," adding fresh challenges like fishing and delivering stacks of pizzas [1, 2, 4]. Players will follow a globe-trotting story mode where protagonist Axel chases villains who have stolen his taxi [2]. Online multiplayer modes will also be available, alongside unlockable cosmetic taxi customizations [2]. Classic tunes from the original soundtrack, including The Offspring's "All I Want," return to evoke nostalgia [2, 3, 4].
Kenji Kanno, the original Crazy Taxi creator, said, "When we created this game, we wanted players to play however they want. We don’t want to force" typical gameplay, reflecting the series' open-ended style [2].
The original Crazy Taxi arcade game debuted in February 1999 and was later released for the Dreamcast [1]. Recently, Sega's Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio paid tribute to Crazy Taxi with a "Crazy Delivery" minigame featured in 2024 and 2025 titles [1].
The title "World Tour" suggests the game may include multiple city environments beyond San Francisco [4]. Sega first announced plans to reboot five classic franchises, including Crazy Taxi, at The Game Awards in December 2023 [1]. Job listings in mid-2024 hinted at a large-scale, online, open-world multiplayer driving game [1]. The official reveal and gameplay trailer debuted at Summer Game Fest and the Xbox Games Showcase around June 4, 2026 [2, 3, 4].
Crazy Taxi: World Tour is scheduled for release in 2027 across all announced platforms [1, 2, 3, 4].
