SEGA confirmed a slate of revived projects at The Game Awards 2023 that drew attention to several dormant franchises, and one high-profile entry is the long-awaited Jet Set Radio reboot.
The original Jet Set Radio launched on the Sega Dreamcast in 2000 and established a lasting legacy with its cel-shaded art style, urban soundtrack, and rollerblading graffiti gameplay.
Since SEGA’s announcement, interest in the series has remained strong among fans and industry observers.
In an interview with Japanese outlet 4Gamer, Jet Set Radio director Masayoshi Kikuchi provided a clear status update on the project.
Kikuchi said he is still actively working on the new Jet Set Radio title and noted that 2025 marks the series’ 25th anniversary, which has prompted the team to consider ways to commemorate that milestone.
In his words, the anniversary planning is already underway alongside development work.
Kikuchi’s comments follow SEGA’s December 2023 presentation at The Game Awards, where the publisher signaled its intent to revitalize parts of its back catalogue.
The franchise’s history includes the Dreamcast original (2000) and the Xbox follow-up Jet Set Radio Future (2002); an HD re-release of the original reached modern platforms in the 2010s, helping keep the series visible to new platforms and audiences.
While SEGA has not released a development timeline or confirmed platforms for the new Jet Set Radio, Kikuchi’s confirmation of active work and anniversary planning is the clearest official update since the 2023 announcements.
The statement from the director establishes the reboot as an ongoing internal project at SEGA and gives a fixed cultural marker—2025’s 25th anniversary—for potential promotional activity.
Fans tracking Jet Set Radio updates will likely monitor major industry showcases and publisher channels for more information.
Events such as Nintendo Direct, platform storefronts like the eShop, and publisher showcases remain primary venues for trailers and release details.
For now, SEGA and Kikuchi have confirmed development continues, and the 25th anniversary provides a concrete milestone for future communications.
The original Jet Set Radio launched on the Sega Dreamcast in 2000 and established a lasting legacy with its cel-shaded art style, urban soundtrack, and rollerblading graffiti gameplay.
Since SEGA’s announcement, interest in the series has remained strong among fans and industry observers.
In an interview with Japanese outlet 4Gamer, Jet Set Radio director Masayoshi Kikuchi provided a clear status update on the project.
Kikuchi said he is still actively working on the new Jet Set Radio title and noted that 2025 marks the series’ 25th anniversary, which has prompted the team to consider ways to commemorate that milestone.
In his words, the anniversary planning is already underway alongside development work.
Kikuchi’s comments follow SEGA’s December 2023 presentation at The Game Awards, where the publisher signaled its intent to revitalize parts of its back catalogue.
The franchise’s history includes the Dreamcast original (2000) and the Xbox follow-up Jet Set Radio Future (2002); an HD re-release of the original reached modern platforms in the 2010s, helping keep the series visible to new platforms and audiences.
While SEGA has not released a development timeline or confirmed platforms for the new Jet Set Radio, Kikuchi’s confirmation of active work and anniversary planning is the clearest official update since the 2023 announcements.
The statement from the director establishes the reboot as an ongoing internal project at SEGA and gives a fixed cultural marker—2025’s 25th anniversary—for potential promotional activity.
Fans tracking Jet Set Radio updates will likely monitor major industry showcases and publisher channels for more information.
Events such as Nintendo Direct, platform storefronts like the eShop, and publisher showcases remain primary venues for trailers and release details.
For now, SEGA and Kikuchi have confirmed development continues, and the 25th anniversary provides a concrete milestone for future communications.
