Buckle up, arcade fans! SEGA has officially pulled back the curtain on Crazy Taxi World Tour, the long-awaited reboot of the iconic Crazy Taxi series. Get ready to hit the streets in 2027, as this wild ride is confirmed for PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Xbox Series X/S, bringing the classic arcade racer back to mainstream platforms after years in the wilderness.
From the looks of the teaser, Crazy Taxi World Tour is cranking up the nostalgia, keeping that familiar West Coast vibe, high-speed street weaving, passenger ferrying, and over-the-top driving antics that fans adore. And yes, you heard right – series staple rock band The Offspring is back on the soundtrack, ensuring those classic tunes are a core part of the game's experience once again.
But this isn't just a re-run of past glories. The trailer hints at exciting new content beyond just taxi fares, teasing activities like fishing and pizza delivery. It seems SEGA is looking to expand Crazy Taxi from its traditional arcade-style passenger challenges into a more varied, open-world driving adventure.
Crazy Taxi World Tour is being developed by SEGA Sapporo Studio, which opened its doors in December 2021 and has contributed to several SEGA titles since. The original Crazy Taxi first launched in arcades in 1999, then exploded onto the Dreamcast in 2000, becoming the console's third best-selling title in the US market.
While the series has seen various sequels and spin-offs, the last truly new main installment was Crazy Taxi 3: High Roller, released a whopping 22 years ago. The official reveal of Crazy Taxi World Tour finally marks the true return of this beloved classic.