Sega’s PS5 Action Game Reboot Takes Franchise to Japan for the First Time
AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication
Sega announced that its upcoming PlayStation 5 reboot of the Crazy Taxi franchise, titled Crazy Taxi: World Tour, will feature a new map set in Japan, marking the series’ first foray into the country. The Japan map is the third of five locations in the single‑player World Tour story campaign, following a previously revealed Germany map, and will sit alongside two additional undisclosed cities. The game combines a globe‑trotting narrative, arcade modes and the series’ inaugural multiplayer mode, letting players drift, jump and race through iconic Japanese landmarks such as ICHIRAN, Kani Doraku and SHIBUYA109. Set for a 2027 launch on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Nintendo Switch 2, the title tasks players with retrieving Axel’s stolen car from an international thief syndicate while completing passenger‑delivery missions.
💡 Why It Matters
- · Introducing Japan expands the franchise’s cultural reach, tapping into a market that reveres both classic arcade nostalgia and modern urban aesthetics.
