Sega unveiled Crazy Taxi: World Tour, a reboot of the arcade classic, during Xbox’s showcase, with a planned 2027 launch on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X.

The trailer features The Offspring’s All I Want and shows a globe-trotting, high-speed taxi ride through a San Francisco–inspired city as the new driver enters the story.

This marks the first official new Crazy Taxi game since 2017’s mobile title Crazy Taxi Tycoon and signals Sega’s renewed focus on classic IPs.

Industry observers note mixed feelings about AI in game development, framing the revival against ongoing debates about AI-assisted creation and its implications.

The reveal sits at the center of a broader conversation about generative AI in games, including questions of artistry, environmental impact, and training-data ethics.

Players will be able to choose among multiple play styles, including high-speed passenger runs, side missions, and dynamic maps, with opportunities to earn in-game money.

Sega aims to blend the franchise’s frenetic energy with modern improvements and new locales while preserving iconic elements like The Offspring track in the trailer.

Arcade Mode will preserve the clock-driven, cash-earning core of Crazy Taxi, delivering a modernized yet familiar experience.

The trailer introduces a San Francisco–inspired map with the original driver Alex, rival drivers, and new side activities, including a fishing mini-game and a pizza delivery mission without spills.

Online multiplayer and cross-platform play are hinted at, though Sega has not provided full details yet.

Sega’s reboot signals a shift from a single-player arcade format toward an open-world structure, with open questions about concrete gameplay elements.

Kenji Kanno returns as creator to lead a story-driven campaign, multiplayer modes, extensive vehicle customization, and an Arcade mode, with a 2027 PS5 release planned.