SEGA has confirmed Japan as the second international location for Crazy Taxi: World Tour and provided the first public look at the new map during Microsoft's Xbox Livestream at Tokyo Game Show 2026.
The announcement places the Japan map as the third of five locations included in the game's single-player World Tour story campaign and establishes the title as a multi-platform release ahead of its 2027 launch.
Rewriting the official announcement in clear, journalistic terms: SEGA said the Japan map will serve as the third of five story campaign maps in Crazy Taxi: World Tour and was unveiled during the Xbox Livestream at TGS 2026.
The publisher described the new environment as a contrasting urban landscape where modern skyscrapers and fast expressways meet older, historic neighborhoods.
Map details and in-game landmarks
Players exploring the Japan map will encounter a dense, metropolitan layout designed for high-speed taxi runs.
SEGA highlighted several real-world storefronts integrated into the environment, naming ICHIRAN, Kani Doraku and SHIBUYA109 as recognizable landmarks players can pass by while navigating expressways and city streets.
Platforms and release window
SEGA confirmed Crazy Taxi: World Tour is slated for release in 2027 and will be available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Steam, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2.
The publisher also identified the game as an Xbox Play Anywhere title.
No specific day-and-month release date was provided in the TGS announcement.
Why the announcement matters
The reveal at Tokyo Game Show 2026 underscores SEGA's intent to position Crazy Taxi: World Tour as a global, cross-platform revival of the high-octane arcade franchise.
Listing a contemporary Japanese cityscape and well-known retail landmarks signals an emphasis on authentic, recognizable locales within the game's World Tour campaign.
What we still know from SEGA
SEGA's TGS livestream confirmed the Japan map, its placement as the third of five World Tour maps, several in-game landmarks, and the broad 2027 release slate across major consoles and PC.
Further details about other maps, gameplay mechanics, and precise release timing remain pending future updates from SEGA and platform holders.
The announcement places the Japan map as the third of five locations included in the game's single-player World Tour story campaign and establishes the title as a multi-platform release ahead of its 2027 launch.
Rewriting the official announcement in clear, journalistic terms: SEGA said the Japan map will serve as the third of five story campaign maps in Crazy Taxi: World Tour and was unveiled during the Xbox Livestream at TGS 2026.
The publisher described the new environment as a contrasting urban landscape where modern skyscrapers and fast expressways meet older, historic neighborhoods.
Map details and in-game landmarks
Players exploring the Japan map will encounter a dense, metropolitan layout designed for high-speed taxi runs.
SEGA highlighted several real-world storefronts integrated into the environment, naming ICHIRAN, Kani Doraku and SHIBUYA109 as recognizable landmarks players can pass by while navigating expressways and city streets.
Platforms and release window
SEGA confirmed Crazy Taxi: World Tour is slated for release in 2027 and will be available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Steam, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2.
The publisher also identified the game as an Xbox Play Anywhere title.
No specific day-and-month release date was provided in the TGS announcement.
Why the announcement matters
The reveal at Tokyo Game Show 2026 underscores SEGA's intent to position Crazy Taxi: World Tour as a global, cross-platform revival of the high-octane arcade franchise.
Listing a contemporary Japanese cityscape and well-known retail landmarks signals an emphasis on authentic, recognizable locales within the game's World Tour campaign.
What we still know from SEGA
SEGA's TGS livestream confirmed the Japan map, its placement as the third of five World Tour maps, several in-game landmarks, and the broad 2027 release slate across major consoles and PC.
Further details about other maps, gameplay mechanics, and precise release timing remain pending future updates from SEGA and platform holders.
