Summary
A prominentSegaleaker has revealed more information regarding the upcomingCrazy TaxiandJet Set Radiotitles, stating that there are two games in development that will be pursuing the live-service route.Segahad announced that these two classic franchises were getting brand-new titles during The Game Awards 2023, along with a brief overview of the two titles' gameplay. The revival of these IPs is a part of a bigger strategy for Sega to re-imagine these older properties for new audiences.
While details about these new Sega titles have been rather light, a notable leaker, Midori, has provided some information about these upcoming games. Midori has provided a lot of reliable and accurate information in the past year concerning recent Sega titles. Midori previously claimed thatSega has two different revivals in mind for bothCrazy TaxiandJet Set Radio, with one title being a reboot and one being a remake. Some more information has been shared by Midori that confirms the direction of these reboots.
What to Expect for new Jet Set Radio and Crazy Taxi:
Midori’s claims come from a recent Twitter thread she posted in response toa recent update onCrazy Taxi, where Sega considers it a AAA game. She confirms that theCrazy Taxireboot will be modeled after other AAA live service titles, with plans for live events, collaborations, and customization in mind. She also stated that theCrazy Taxireboot will have a survival mode that can accommodate up to 100 players racing all at once. She also claims that theJet Set Radiorevival is also following a live service model, with this reboot taking inspiration fromFortnitein terms of gameplay.Jet Set Radiowill include graffiti and shooting elements, with a focus on open world exploration.
Midori also clarifies in her tweets that theseupcomingJet Set RadioandCrazy Taxigamesare reboots and should not be confused with remakes. She says that both franchises are getting both a Games as a Service-styled (GaaS) reboot and a remake that won’t include live service elements. Midori also confirms that the GaaS reboots will be free to play, while the remakes will be full-priced and have new features and DLC. The remakes will supposedly be released first, coming in 2026.
What revivals are in development at Sega?
According to Midori, these revivals are a part ofSega’s big Super Game plan for 2026, competing in the live service market by using its classic IPs in new ways.Grand Theft Auto OnlineandFortniteare supposedly the main inspirations for this direction. Some fans were skeptical about the live service approach, as it is already a crowded market that many studios are trying to get a foothold in already, though many were also glad remakes were being planned as separate games. That said, while Midori has had an incredibly reliable track record, fans should take this information with a grain of salt until Sega gives a more official update.
Jet Set Radio
Tag, grind, and trick to the beat in SEGA’s hit game Jet Set Radio!Fight for control of Tokyo-to, mark your turf with graffiti, tag walls, billboards, and even rival gang members! Perform tricks and flips on magnetically driven in-line skates, but watch out for the local police force!
Crazy Taxi
WHERE TO PLAY
Crazy Taxi started life in arcades before later being ported to the Sega Dreamcast and various other home consoles. The game has players working as a taxi driver in a San Francisco-inspired city and features heavy product placement, with passengers often asking to be dropped off at places like KFC, Pizza Hut, and Tower Records.
