SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – Fans of Sega’s beloved Crazy Taxi franchise have been eagerly anticipating the upcoming reboot of the popular game. With new details emerging from online job listings and a recruitment video, excitement for the game is building.
According to recent reports, Sega is labeling the reboot as a ‘massively multiplayer driving game’ in their job postings. The recruitment video sheds more light on the development process, revealing a focus on adapting the classic Crazy Taxi gameplay into an online world with multiple players.
The game’s setting is said to be a realistic city inspired by the west coast of the United States, potentially featuring landmarks from cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles. Described as ‘theme park-like’, the map promises a verticality that harkens back to the original Crazy Taxi games.
The announcement of Crazy Taxi’s return came during The Game Awards in 2023, where Sega showcased a trailer featuring iconic characters from other Sega franchises. While no release date has been confirmed yet, it is anticipated that the game may debut on Nintendo’s upcoming Switch successor.
For fans who have been eagerly awaiting a new Crazy Taxi installment on Nintendo platforms, the last entry was Crazy Taxi: Catch A Ride for the GBA back in 2003. Meanwhile, the last mainline game, Crazy Taxi 3: High Roller, was released as an Xbox exclusive in 2002.
Over the years, Sega has explored various platforms with the Crazy Taxi series, including mobile spin-offs and ports to consoles like the PSP. With the promise of a new immersive multiplayer experience, fans are eagerly looking forward to what the Crazy Taxi reboot will bring to the gaming world.