Sega is allegedly growing a remake of the unique Jet Set Radio as a separate venture to the formally introduced franchise reboot, as screenshots and footage have appeared on-line.
It is unclear if the leaks are real, however X/Twitter consumer @MSKAZZY69 shared 4 photos of the alleged reboot, sourcing beforehand dependable Sega leaker Midori — although they have been uncovered to be a leaker referred to as MysticDistance pretending to be another person after they claimed to surrender leaking data earlier in June 2024.
The supply of the screenshots are due to this fact hazy, as is a 32-second gameplay video which seems unlisted on YouTube channel @CrimsonMk3, however each present what appears like an up to date model of the beloved Jet Set Radio. IGN has requested Sega for remark.
A remake of the unique Jet Set Radio is within the works at SEGA, it’s a full remake of the Dreamcast recreation and it’s not associated to the F2P reboot.
Supply: Midori pic.twitter.com/D7Cd8yDLly
— Senhorita Kazzy (@MSKAZZY69) June 24, 2024
Three of the screenshots present protagonist Beat exploring Tokyo by grinding on rails and working throughout partitions, whereas the fourth exhibits the World Map, which options places such as Central, DennoCho Station, Neribei, SubCul, and South.
The video exhibits what seems to be an in-development trailer for the sport, once more displaying Beat traversing Tokyo whereas spraying graffiti, performing tips, and extra. This footage is extremely comparable, if not similar in locations, to the “Subsequent Technology” montage launched by Sega when it introduced the reboot alongside revivals of different traditional franchises Loopy Taxi, Golden Axe, Shinobi, and Streets of Rage in December 2023.
This remake, if actual, is allegedly separate from the reboot of Jet Set Radio, nevertheless it does tick a whole lot of the identical containers. The reboot can be doubtless open-world and brings the traditional characters and gameplay to trendy platforms. The unique creators are additionally concerned.
Sega introduced this reboot alongside revivals of different traditional franchises Loopy Taxi, Golden Axe, Shinobi, and Streets of Rage in December 2023.
Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelance reporter. He’ll speak about The Witcher all day.