Reports say a new Crazy Taxi title is being developed as an open-world game, and that the project will be set on the U.S. West Coast.
According to those reports, Kenji Kanno — the creator and series director associated with the original Crazy Taxi games — is attached to the project in a leadership role.
No official release window or platform list has been announced.
The Crazy Taxi franchise began on Sega's Dreamcast in 1999 and became known for its arcade-style, time-based driving gameplay.
Over the years the series has seen multiple sequels, ports, and re-releases across home consoles and mobile platforms.
Kenji Kanno is widely credited for his role on the original Crazy Taxi titles and has worked on other Sega projects, including arcade-era efforts such as Top Skater and franchise-related projects like Dinosaur King and Gundam Conquest.
In journalistic terms: reports indicate the upcoming Crazy Taxi will adopt an open-world design and be geographically centered on the U.S. West Coast, with veteran designer Kenji Kanno returning to lead the development.
Industry sources note that Sega veteran Kanno’s prior experience includes directing and producing roles on the original Crazy Taxi releases and contributions to several Sega arcade and console properties.
At present, the publisher has not confirmed a release window or revealed which platforms will host the new entry.
What this means for players and platform holders
- No confirmed platforms: Sega has not disclosed whether the new Crazy Taxi will appear on consoles such as the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, or PC, nor has it been listed on digital storefronts such as the Nintendo eShop.
- Franchise context: the original Crazy Taxi’s success on Dreamcast helped establish the series’ signature gameplay and arcade feel; a shift to an open-world structure would represent a significant evolution of that formula.
- Release timing: until a publisher announcement, there is no official release date or schedule to report.
This summary is based on available, verifiable information about the franchise and Kenji Kanno’s involvement.
Fans and industry observers should look for an official statement from Sega or the project’s publisher for confirmed platform details, launch windows, and additional development credits.
According to those reports, Kenji Kanno — the creator and series director associated with the original Crazy Taxi games — is attached to the project in a leadership role.
No official release window or platform list has been announced.
The Crazy Taxi franchise began on Sega's Dreamcast in 1999 and became known for its arcade-style, time-based driving gameplay.
Over the years the series has seen multiple sequels, ports, and re-releases across home consoles and mobile platforms.
Kenji Kanno is widely credited for his role on the original Crazy Taxi titles and has worked on other Sega projects, including arcade-era efforts such as Top Skater and franchise-related projects like Dinosaur King and Gundam Conquest.
In journalistic terms: reports indicate the upcoming Crazy Taxi will adopt an open-world design and be geographically centered on the U.S. West Coast, with veteran designer Kenji Kanno returning to lead the development.
Industry sources note that Sega veteran Kanno’s prior experience includes directing and producing roles on the original Crazy Taxi releases and contributions to several Sega arcade and console properties.
At present, the publisher has not confirmed a release window or revealed which platforms will host the new entry.
What this means for players and platform holders
- No confirmed platforms: Sega has not disclosed whether the new Crazy Taxi will appear on consoles such as the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, or PC, nor has it been listed on digital storefronts such as the Nintendo eShop.
- Franchise context: the original Crazy Taxi’s success on Dreamcast helped establish the series’ signature gameplay and arcade feel; a shift to an open-world structure would represent a significant evolution of that formula.
- Release timing: until a publisher announcement, there is no official release date or schedule to report.
This summary is based on available, verifiable information about the franchise and Kenji Kanno’s involvement.
Fans and industry observers should look for an official statement from Sega or the project’s publisher for confirmed platform details, launch windows, and additional development credits.
