Reviving the Past: Sega’s Open-World Crazy Taxi Reboot Embraces Nostalgia and Multiplayer

Sega’s upcoming Crazy Taxi reboot is set to be an open-world massively-multiplayer online (MMO) game, as confirmed in a developer interview on YouTube. The interview features quotes from Sega’s team along with brief instances of game footage. Series producer Kenji Kanno has verified that the reboot will allow many players to participate simultaneously, although the game mechanics are still in the testing phase. The aim is to preserve the essence of the original franchise while integrating MMO elements, with footage showing multiple yellow taxis engaged in racing with convertible police cars in pursuit.

The map for the Crazy Taxi reboot is rumored to be inspired by California, with “theme park-like” features. The game has been referred to as a AAA title, indicating that Sega is investing significant resources in its development. Job recruitment pages suggest that the game is being built using Unreal Engine. The concept of an open-world Crazy Taxi aligns well with its status as a predecessor to games like GTA. The MMO aspect, however, remains a wild card, with opinions divided on its potential impact.

This reboot is part of Sega’s trend of revisiting nostalgic titles, as the company recently disclosed plans to revive several classic IPs. Along with Crazy Taxi, titles like Golden Axe, Jet Set Radio, Shinobi, and Streets of Rage are being revamped. Despite these efforts