SEGA has announced a new entry in the Crazy Taxi franchise, titled Crazy Taxi: World Tour, with a planned release in 2027 for Switch 2, PC, Xbox Series and PlayStation 5.
The publisher released a trailer alongside the announcement and provided an overview of the game's core features and campaign structure.
Background and franchise context
Crazy Taxi is one of SEGA's enduring arcade-era franchises, first appearing in arcades in 1999 and gaining wide recognition with a Dreamcast release the following year.
The series is known for its high-speed, arcade-style driving, timer-based passenger delivery and personality-driven characters.
Crazy Taxi: World Tour is positioned by SEGA as a modern revival that brings the franchise to current-generation consoles and PC.
What SEGA says about Crazy Taxi: World Tour
In the announcement materials, SEGA frames the new title as a globetrotting, high-octane revival of the series.
The publisher says players will follow franchise protagonist Axel as he pursues masked villains who have stolen his taxi, and will take on a variety of missions and side jobs across five distinct cities.
SEGA notes the game mixes story-driven campaign content with arcade-style timed challenges and competitive multiplayer.
Key features (paraphrased from SEGA)
- Extreme driving and physics-forward moments, including drifts and big air, across five different city environments while completing passenger deliveries and mission objectives.
- A World Tour campaign in which players travel between international cities to recover Axel’s stolen vehicle from an organized group of thieves, encountering varied terrain and characters along the way.
- Multiple playstyles, from fast passenger runs to side missions and vehicle customization, allowing players to unlock vehicles and tailor their rides.
- A built-in Arcade Mode that revisits the original game's race-against-the-clock format for cash-focused leaderboards.
- Multiplayer options supporting competitive play against friends and online opponents across platforms.
Release details and availability
SEGA lists the target release year as 2027 and the platforms as Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and PC.
The publisher also released a promotional trailer with the announcement.
SEGA has not yet provided final release dates, pricing, or detailed platform-specific features; those items are typically confirmed closer to launch.
What this means for fans and the industry
Crazy Taxi: World Tour marks SEGA's continued investment in revitalizing classic IP for modern hardware.
With cross-generation and PC launches planned, the title will be one to watch for fans of arcade racing and players tracking how legacy franchises adapt to contemporary multiplayer and live-service expectations.
Source: SEGA announcement and trailer.
The publisher released a trailer alongside the announcement and provided an overview of the game's core features and campaign structure.
Background and franchise context
Crazy Taxi is one of SEGA's enduring arcade-era franchises, first appearing in arcades in 1999 and gaining wide recognition with a Dreamcast release the following year.
The series is known for its high-speed, arcade-style driving, timer-based passenger delivery and personality-driven characters.
Crazy Taxi: World Tour is positioned by SEGA as a modern revival that brings the franchise to current-generation consoles and PC.
What SEGA says about Crazy Taxi: World Tour
In the announcement materials, SEGA frames the new title as a globetrotting, high-octane revival of the series.
The publisher says players will follow franchise protagonist Axel as he pursues masked villains who have stolen his taxi, and will take on a variety of missions and side jobs across five distinct cities.
SEGA notes the game mixes story-driven campaign content with arcade-style timed challenges and competitive multiplayer.
Key features (paraphrased from SEGA)
- Extreme driving and physics-forward moments, including drifts and big air, across five different city environments while completing passenger deliveries and mission objectives.
- A World Tour campaign in which players travel between international cities to recover Axel’s stolen vehicle from an organized group of thieves, encountering varied terrain and characters along the way.
- Multiple playstyles, from fast passenger runs to side missions and vehicle customization, allowing players to unlock vehicles and tailor their rides.
- A built-in Arcade Mode that revisits the original game's race-against-the-clock format for cash-focused leaderboards.
- Multiplayer options supporting competitive play against friends and online opponents across platforms.
Release details and availability
SEGA lists the target release year as 2027 and the platforms as Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and PC.
The publisher also released a promotional trailer with the announcement.
SEGA has not yet provided final release dates, pricing, or detailed platform-specific features; those items are typically confirmed closer to launch.
What this means for fans and the industry
Crazy Taxi: World Tour marks SEGA's continued investment in revitalizing classic IP for modern hardware.
With cross-generation and PC launches planned, the title will be one to watch for fans of arcade racing and players tracking how legacy franchises adapt to contemporary multiplayer and live-service expectations.
Source: SEGA announcement and trailer.