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Netflix and Sega announced a new slate of adaptations and series, including a live-action Crazy Taxi film written by Dan Gregor & Doug Mand, a Stranger Than Heaven live-action feature from RGG Studio, and an animated Sonic series aimed at upper preschoolers, with Sega producing; this follows their prior work together on Sonic Prime and signals a broader Sega adaptation push for Netflix.
Netflix and Sega announced a multititle deal to adapt Sega properties: a Crazy Taxi feature film is in development (with Dan Gregor and Doug Mand writing; Original Film’s Neal Moritz and Toby Ascher, and Sega’s Toru Nakahara producing; Crazy Taxi: World Tour is slated for 2027), plus a new animated Sonic the Hedgehog series for upper-preschool audiences and a Stranger Than Heaven film from RGG Studio, signaling Netflix’s expanding slate of video game adaptations alongside other projects like Assassin’s Creed, Gears of War, Minecraft, Magic: The Gathering, and more.
Crazy Taxi: World Tour’s use of generative AI was limited to serving as a reference for background artwork; human artists created all final assets, and Sega later clarified that AI-assisted work involved only backgrounds with performers not AI-generated, implying the game remains largely human-made.
Sega clarifies that generative AI on Crazy Taxi: World Tour was used as an optional development aid for background assets and not for performers, with final content created in-house; producer Kenji Kanno says AI is only a small part of ideation. The game is slated for 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, and PC.
Sega is reviving Crazy Taxi with World Tour, a refreshed, open-world take led by creator Kenji Kanno that adds a story mode and bite-sized diversions like a pizza-delivery mission and a taxi-based fishing game. The demo showed a lively, traffic-filled city with night variants and an off-the-clock option to keep driving. A soundtrack aimed at recapturing the late-1990s vibe is planned, and the game is targeting a 2027 launch with no firm date yet.
Sega has unveiled Crazy Taxi: World Tour for PS5 in 2027, a revival featuring a story-driven campaign, multiplayer modes, and classic arcade-style play; the game was developed with generative AI tools (though not used for performers), sparking mixed reactions to AI involvement in development.
SEGA has announced Crazy Taxi: World Tour for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC (Steam, Microsoft Store) with a planned 2027 launch. Players will guide Axel through five cities in Extreme Driving missions, a World Tour Campaign to recover his stolen taxi, and various side jobs, with Play Your Way customization, Arcade Mode, and cross‑platform multiplayer.
Sega has revived Crazy Taxi’s social accounts after seven years with a brief teaser video, hinting at a reboot or new entry for PS5 and stoking anticipation for a potential reveal at events like State of Play or Summer Game Fest.
SEGA's Crazy Taxi social accounts posted a five‑second teaser, the first update since 2019, hinting at an official reveal for the December 2023‑announced new entry in the series and teasing a fresh driving experience blending freedom with city and nature.
Taxi Chaos 2, a sequel inspired by Crazy Taxi, unexpectedly launched on Xbox today featuring new modes, AI TaxiBots, and modern twists on classic arcade taxi gameplay, priced at around $25.
Sega plans to remove over 60 vintage games from digital stores like Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch by December 6. This includes popular titles such as Crazy Taxi and Jet Set Radio. While Sega hasn't provided a reason, the move coincides with plans to reboot some franchises for modern audiences. Despite the delisting, purchased games will remain accessible to owners. The announcement highlights broader concerns about the availability of older games, with many considered 'critically endangered' in the US.
Sega's upcoming Crazy Taxi reboot, confirmed to be a "triple-A game" by Sapporo Studio president Takaya Segawa, indicates big ambitions and resources being put into the development. The original Crazy Taxi, which debuted in 2000, remains available on Steam for those eager to revisit the excitement while awaiting further details on the new release.
Sega has referred to its upcoming Crazy Taxi reboot as a triple-A game, part of its initiative to revive legacy franchises including Jet Set Radio, Shinobi, Golden Axe, and Streets of Rage. The reboot, a driving game series first popular in arcades, is expected to deliver a significant return for fans, although no release window or launch format has been announced yet.
Sega's Sapporo Studio, responsible for titles like Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis and Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage, is also participating in the development of triple-A titles, including the upcoming Crazy Taxi reboot. The original Crazy Taxi, which gained popularity with its home version release for the Dreamcast in 2000, is set to receive a new entry in the series, marking the first entirely new main entry in 22 years.
Sega has confirmed that the upcoming new Crazy Taxi game will be a "AAA" title, with development being partly handled by Sega's Sapporo Studio. The game is expected to offer innovative driving action and a cheerful feeling of freedom, with a fusion of nature and city. Additionally, Sega has announced new entries in its Golden Axe, Shinobi, and Streets of Rage series, as well as an open-world version of Jet Set Radio.