'90s Punk Rock Band Reunites With Iconic 1999 Arcade Classic as It Makes Long-Awaited Return
One of the most chaotic games of the arcade era is making a comeback.
Sega revealed Crazy Taxi: World Tour, a brand-new entry in the long-dormant franchise, at the Xbox Games Showcase on Sunday, June 7. It is the first new Crazy Taxi game in years, and it brings back the series' beloved high-speed, fare-grabbing chaos.
The Offspring Are Back, Too
The reveal trailer confirmed two things nostalgic players were hoping for. Axel, the original game's iconic driver, is back behind the wheel, and so is The Offspring, the punk band whose music helped define the franchise.
The 1999 original was as famous for its soundtrack, anchored by The Offspring's "All I Want" and tracks from Bad Religion, as it was for its frantic gameplay, in which drivers raced the clock and pulled off reckless stunts to rack up bigger tips. As the new title hints, World Tour takes that formula global, sending players to pick up and drop off passengers in cities around the world.
A Sega Classic Returns
Crazy Taxi first hit arcades in 1999 before becoming a defining hit on the Sega Dreamcast, spawning sequels and a devoted following. The franchise had been quiet for years, so an official new installment is a major moment for longtime fans.
When It Comes Out
Crazy Taxi: World Tour is set to launch sometime in 2027 on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC.
For a generation that grew up feeding quarters into arcade cabinets or wearing out their Dreamcast, the return is a full-circle moment more than 25 years in the making.
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This story was originally published June 7, 2026 at 7:10 PM.