{"rewrite":{"id":"r_dd8841344d291d2ba9edc88a","clusterId":"c_7116e2fef798148e636e0902","slug":"crazy-taxi-world-tour-trailer-previews-multiplayer","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Crazy Taxi: World Tour Trailer Previews Multiplayer","summary":"Sega unveiled a new trailer for Crazy Taxi: World Tour during gamescom Opening Night Live on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The trailer previews the game's multiplayer mode. The game is set to launch for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store in 2027. On August 27, Sega announced a new playable map, Germany, with city-specific scenery including cathedrals, old castles, and the Autobahn, as well as real German brands like Kneipp, PUMA, and ZWILLING appearing as collaboration stores. A second trailer, featuring Bad Religion's song \"Ten in 2010,\" was also released. The game will be playable at the Sega/Atlus booth at Tokyo Game Show 2026, held at Makuhari Messe from September 17 to 21, with public days from September 19 to 21. Sega is recruiting participants for a Closed Network Test running from September 12 to 14, 2026, on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, PC (Steam), and PlayStation 5. The test includes two online multiplayer modes, Pickup Race and Police Chase, each with Ranked Match and Custom Match options. Sega also disclosed on the game's Steam page that generative AI was used as a support tool during development, but no AI was used in reference to performers.","whyItMatters":"The Closed Network Test marks the series' first online multiplayer, expanding Crazy Taxi beyond its arcade and single-player roots into a competitive and cooperative online space.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eRecruitment for the Closed Network Test runs until September 1 at 3:59 p.m. JST. The test itself runs from September 12 at 9:00 a.m. to September 14 at 9:00 a.m. JST, and supports Japanese and English. Playable content in the test includes two maps, six vehicle types, four playable characters, and part of the vehicle customization feature. The full version will also support online multiplayer on Nintendo Switch 2.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSega announced the Crazy Taxi reboot in 2022. The original Crazy Taxi launched in arcades in February 1999 and on the Sega Dreamcast in January 2000. The series has two sequels plus two ported re-releases: Crazy Taxi: Catch a Ride for Game Boy Advance and Crazy Taxi: Fare Wars for PlayStation Portable. The free-to-play mobile game Crazy Taxi City Rush launched in March 2014, and the Crazy Taxi Tycoon spin-off launched in 2017 before being delisted in 2020.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSega\u0026#39;s Sonic Racing CrossWorlds is adding Axel from Crazy Taxi as a free character on Wednesday. The Germany map trailer uses a travel guide style, and the multiplayer trailer with Bad Religion\u0026#39;s \u0026#34;Ten in 2010\u0026#34; features nostalgic characters from the original Crazy Taxi. The Tokyo Game Show booth will include a special stage and a playable area, with details to come on official social media.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Crazy Taxi: World Tour gets its first online multiplayer. Closed Network Test runs Sept 12-14 with Pickup Race and Police Chase. Sega says generative AI was used as a dev tool, but not on performers.","twitterPost":"New Germany map for Crazy Taxi: World Tour features PUMA, Kneipp, and ZWILLING stores. Trailer set to Bad Religion's 'Ten in 2010'. Playable at TGS 2026, Sept 17-21.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Sega showed a multiplayer trailer for Crazy Taxi: World Tour at gamescom, revealed a Germany map with real brand collaborations, and opened sign-ups for a Closed Network Test. 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