SEGA’s Crazy Taxi to Bring 100-Player Battle Royale, ‘AAA’ Development Teased

One of the most iconic arcade and console games from SEGA was Crazy Taxi, and its upcoming reboot is one to look forward to, as new teasers claim an upcoming Battle Royale-like mode that will bring 100 players to a match. This follows the previous revelations by a SEGA executive that the game would be a "AAA" game "in scope," a different take on the famed title.

For many years, SEGA's low presence in the mainstream gaming world brought everyone to this point, the reboot of its famed titles coming back for the modern stage.

SEGA's Crazy Taxi to Bring 100-Player Battle Royale

The Japan Times' recent interview with SEGA's senior executive official Takaya Segawa unveiled massive details in the upcoming reboot of Crazy Taxi, one that would bring a new survival mode to the game.

According to a reputable leaker, the survival mode would have players participating in a single match, modeled after Fortnite, with two separate games under the title. It would pit 100 players in a single match, centering on a winner-takes-all setup, offering a battle royale-esque experience.

There are future plans that would include live events, collaborations, and customizations to the Crazy Taxi experience, setting it apart from previous developments.

SEGA's 'AAA' Development In Scope for Crazy Taxi

It was revealed before that SEGA's Crazy Taxi reboot will be a "Triple-A" game, with its scope not divulged by the executive. However, the leaker's report that came right after the interview's release gave the world an idea of what to expect from this reboot, now hinting at a battle royale-like experience.

However, the leaker said there would be two games under the Crazy Taxi franchise, with one centering on the original game's remake, and the other being a GaaS reboot with live service.

SEGA's Massive Reboots and Crazy Taxi

SEGA is one of the most famous Japanese gaming companies in the world, and its years-long run in the industry attests to why it is still one of the most important ones in the present. The gaming company is responsible for delivering one of the most iconic characters in gaming history, and this is none other than the blazing-fast hedgehog, Sonic.

Despite its arcade origins, SEGA officially ended its venture on this platform back in 2022, after 50 years of development for the retro gaming platform.

Part of SEGA's renowned presence in the arcade is the renowned Crazy Taxi franchise, later transitioning to PCs, consoles, and the iOS platform.

With the world's massive fondness for retro titles and arcades coming back as high-quality games on modern consoles, SEGA is taking center stage yet again. In the five games that SEGA will revive for the modern world, Crazy Taxi gets a massive highlight now, centering on how it will be an "AAA game in scope," soon offering a survival mode that takes the BR theme.