Sega has confirmed that the brand new upcoming Crazy Taxi recreation will characteristic an open world and incorporates multiplayer parts.
In a brand new developer interview (translated by Automaton Media), Sega stated it’s at the moment engaged on testing the sport’s multiplayer compatibility, together with MMO parts. The aim right here is to experiment with new mechanics for the sport whereas holding Crazy Taxi’s chaotic really feel. It boasts photorealistic visuals, and its setting and motifs are impressed by what seems to be to be California and the west coast. The builders clarify that the intense yellow taxis with vibrant blue skies assist create an lively and thrilling world. The open-world construction can be impressed by theme parks.
Whereas not a lot new footage was proven within the developer interview, it exhibits a participant driving a police-style taxi whereas chasing down others in common taxis, which supplies a touch of what multiplayer ideas the group is working with, reminiscent of a tag or search-and-destroy form of mode.
The new Crazy Taxi recreation was introduced at The Game Awards 2023, together with new entries in 4 basic Sega franchises: Jet Set Radio, Shinobi, Streets of Rage, and Golden Axe. To date, platforms and launch home windows weren’t revealed.
The final Crazy Taxi recreation was 2017’s Crazy Taxi Tycoon, a spin-off recreation on iOS and Android. The final mainline entry was 2002’s Crazy Taxi 3: Excessive Curler.