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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'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.
SEGA's newly established Sapporo studio is contributing to the development of AAA titles, including a new Crazy Taxi game, along with reboots like Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis and Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage. The studio, which aims to develop independent titles in the future, provides a fulfilling work experience for its staff and is delivering projects in collaboration with SEGA's bases in Tokyo and overseas.
Sega's Sapporo Studio is reportedly working on "Triple-A" titles, including a revival of Crazy Taxi, as part of the company's legacy franchise revival. Other classic franchises set for a return include Jet Set Radio, Streets of Rage, Golden Axe, and Shinobi. The studio, founded in December 2021, is expected to independently develop titles in the future, with Sega's legacy revival series currently in development and set for release in the coming years.