Few arcade racing games have left a mark quite like Crazy Taxi, and now SEGA is finally bringing the legendary series back for a new generation. Revealed during the Xbox Games Showcase 2026, Crazy Taxi: World Tour is set to launch in 2027, sending long-time protagonist Axel on a high-speed journey that stretches far beyond the familiar streets fans know and love.
Coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Steam, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2, the latest entry promises to blend the frantic energy of the original games with fresh locations, multiplayer features and a brand-new story-driven campaign.
At A Glance
- Crazy Taxi: World Tour announced during Xbox Games Showcase 2026
- Launching in 2027
- Coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Steam, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2
- Xbox Play Anywhere supported
- Original series creator Kenji Kanno returns
- Story campaign follows Axel on a global adventure
- Five cities to explore across the world
- Online and multiplayer modes included
Axel Returns For A New Ride
The announcement trailer wastes little time reminding players why Crazy Taxi became such a phenomenon in the first place.
Backed by The Offspring’s iconic track “All I Want”, we see Axel tearing through city streets at breakneck speed before an unexpected encounter with a mysterious new driver sends him on a much larger adventure.
This time, the action won’t be confined to a single city. Instead, Crazy Taxi: World Tour takes the franchise global, with Axel chasing masked thieves who have stolen his beloved taxi while tackling increasingly outrageous missions and challenges along the way.
Taking The Franchise Worldwide
While the original games focused on mastering a single urban playground, World Tour is significantly expanding the scale of the experience.
Players will race across five distinct cities, each featuring its own terrain, routes, shortcuts and mission types. SEGA is keeping many details under wraps for now, but the promise of multiple international locations should give the series plenty of opportunities to showcase new styles of driving chaos.
The emphasis remains firmly on speed, risk-taking and pulling off impossible manoeuvres as quickly as possible – exactly what made the original game so addictive.
More Than Just An Arcade Revival
Alongside the campaign, Crazy Taxi: World Tour introduces several new features aimed at modern audiences.
Multiplayer modes will allow players to compete against friends and online rivals from around the world, while a broader selection of vehicles and customisation options will let players personalise their ride like never before.
For longtime fans worried about change, SEGA has also confirmed a dedicated Classic Mode. This Arcade Mode is designed to recreate the fast-paced thrills that helped turn Crazy Taxi into one of gaming’s most beloved arcade experiences.
A Series With A Lasting Legacy
For many players, Crazy Taxi remains one of the defining games of the early 2000s; which is why we looked back at the original in our retrospective feature, celebrating the unique formula that transformed ordinary taxi driving into one of gaming’s most chaotic and entertaining experiences.
The fact that original creator Kenji Kanno is leading development will no doubt reassure fans that this revival is being handled with genuine respect for what made the series special in the first place.
Whether you’re returning after decades away or experiencing the franchise for the first time, Crazy Taxi: World Tour looks determined to put the pedal firmly to the floor when it arrives in 2027.
And lets be honest… hearing The Offspring blasting over a Crazy Taxi trailer again feels right. Very right.
