Crazy Taxi’s creator explains why it’s the right time to bring back Sega’s classic
Sega is reviving Crazy Taxi with Crazy Taxi: World Tour, marking the franchise’s return 20 years after its last mainline entry. Producer Kenji Kanno unveiled the game at Summer Game Fest, emphasizing that now is the ideal time to resurrect the classic arcade and Dreamcast title.
The revival preserves the series’ iconic aesthetic—blue skies, the recognizable green-haired protagonist, and the Offspring soundtrack—while introducing modern content to expand the experience. World Tour features new story-driven gameplay, night racing sequences, and absurd mini-games that build on the classic taxi-driving formula.
Kanno attributed the revival’s timing to a cultural need for escapism, noting that contemporary media cycles leave people feeling unmotivated and disconnected. By bringing back Crazy Taxi with its vibrant visuals and lighthearted gameplay, Sega aims to provide the kind of uplifting entertainment that contrasts with current events. This revival reflects Sega’s broader strategy of modernizing its beloved arcade heritage for today’s audiences.