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SEGA Crazy Taxi: World Tour development
Overview
SEGA has launched a closed network test for ‘Crazy Taxi: World Tour’, a new installment in the classic driving series helmed by original creator Kenji Kanno. While the game is not scheduled for release until 2027, the test provided a preview of its expanded multiplayer focus, featuring modes such as ‘Pickup Race’ and ‘Cops’n Cabbies’.
The game’s global campaign follows the protagonist, Axel, on an international adventure to recover his stolen taxi from masked villains. During the Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2026 broadcast, SEGA unveiled a Japan-based map, which will serve as the third of five locations in the single-player campaign. This setting aims to blend modern urban environments, such as skyscrapers and expressways, with historic neighborhoods. To enhance authenticity, the map will feature real-world Japanese brands including ICHIRAN, Kani Doraku, and SHIBUYA109. Beyond standard passenger transport, players can engage in side missions such as stunt challenges and pizza delivery.
During the Brasil Game Show (BGS) 2026, Director Kenji Kanno revealed further details regarding the campaign's global settings. Brazil has been confirmed as one of the five major maps, serving as the fourth environment in the single-player campaign. The Brazilian setting is designed to reflect diverse landscapes, ranging from dense urban streets and favelas to vibrant coastlines and natural scenery, with gameplay involving regions such as Rio de Janeiro, Curitiba, and Foz do Iguaçu. To maintain franchise tradition, the map will feature local brands including Habib's, Fogo de Chão, and Fast Shop. In addition to Japan and Brazil, the confirmed locations for the story mode include Germany and San Francisco.
‘Crazy Taxi: World Tour’ is slated for release on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Entities
Sega · Kenji Kanno · Crazy Taxi: World Tour · Axel · Gamescom
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 4 SOURCES] SEGA revealed Japan as a new location for Crazy Taxi: World Tour during the Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2026 broadcast.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Japan map is the third of five maps included in the single-player World Tour story campaign.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Crazy Taxi: World Tour is scheduled for release in 2027.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Japan map will feature real-world brands including ICHIRAN, Kani Doraku, and SHIBUYA109.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The game will launch on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2.
- [● 2 SOURCES] SEGA revealed a new trailer for Crazy Taxi: World Tour during Gamescom Opening Night Live.
- [● 2 SOURCES] A closed network test is scheduled to take place from September 11 to September 13.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Registration for the closed network test is open until August 31.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The story campaign follows the character Axel as he attempts to recover his stolen car from international thieves.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The game features a multiplayer mode where drivers compete for passengers and street dominance.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The game is set to be released in 2027.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The soundtrack includes music by Bad Religion and The Offspring.
Timeline
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[TECHNOLOGY] 5 sourcesSEGA announces Brazil-inspired map for Crazy Taxi: World Tour
SEGA announced a Brazil-inspired map for ‘Crazy Taxi: World Tour,’ featuring real-world brands like Habib’s and Fast Shop, as the franchise returns with its signature fast-paced arcade driving.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 5 sourcesSEGA reveals Brazil map for Crazy Taxi: World Tour
SEGA revealed a new Brazil-inspired map for ‘Crazy Taxi: World Tour’ at BGS 2026. The game, produced by Kenji Kanno, is set for a 2027 release on multiple platforms.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 12 sourcesSEGA reveals Brazil map for Crazy Taxi: World Tour
SEGA revealed a new Brazil-inspired map for Crazy Taxi: World Tour at Brasil Game Show 2026. The game, featuring real-world brands like Habib’s, is set for a 2027 release on multiple platforms.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 6 sourcesBrasil Game Show 2026: SEGA, Monster Energy, and Team Liquid announce major activations
Major companies including SEGA, Monster Energy, and Team Liquid have announced large-scale activations and game demos for the Brasil Game Show 2026 in São Paulo.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 6 sourcesSEGA reveals Japan map for Crazy Taxi: World Tour
SEGA revealed a new Japan-themed map for Crazy Taxi: World Tour at Tokyo Game Show 2026. The game, featuring real-world brands and a global story campaign, is slated for a 2027 release.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesSega tests multiplayer for Crazy Taxi: World Tour
Sega held an online multiplayer test for 'Crazy Taxi: World Tour', previewing new modes like 'Pickup Race' and 'Cops’n Cabbies' ahead of its anticipated 2027 release.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 3 sourcesSEGA begins closed network test for Crazy Taxi: World Tour
SEGA has begun closed network testing for 'Crazy Taxi: World Tour', featuring a global campaign, real-world brand integrations, and new online multiplayer modes like 'Cops'n Cabbies'.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesCrazy Taxi: World Tour features Germany map in gamescom preview
New hands-on previews of Crazy Taxi: World Tour at gamescom reveal an open-world Germany map featuring classic arcade mechanics and diverse environments.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesSEGA reveals Crazy Taxi: World Tour details at Gamescom 2026
SEGA's Crazy Taxi: World Tour debuted at Gamescom 2026, transitioning the classic arcade series into an open-world experience featuring a German-inspired setting and dynamic day-night cycles.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesSEGA showcases Crazy Taxi: World Tour demo at Gamescom 2026
SEGA demonstrated the Crazy Taxi: World Tour demo at Gamescom 2026, featuring a German-inspired map and various multiplayer modes, though some players noted changes to the series' signature controls.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 28 sourcesSEGA reveals Germany map and multiplayer for Crazy Taxi: World Tour
SEGA revealed Germany as the first international map for Crazy Taxi: World Tour and showcased new multiplayer modes at Gamescom. The game is slated for a 2027 release on multiple platforms.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 31 sourcesSEGA Announces Closed Network Test for Crazy Taxi: World Tour
SEGA announced a September 2026 closed network test for Crazy Taxi: World Tour, featuring Pickup Race and Cops ‘N’ Cabbies modes, cross‑play on major consoles, and a West Coast map with real‑world brands. Full‑
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