Crazy Taxi World Tour multiplayer gameplay revealed

Sega has unveiled the first gameplay of Crazy Taxi World Tour's multiplayer mode during the Gamescom Opening Night Live event on August 26, 2026, confirming the long-awaited revival of the chaotic driving series is on track for a 2027 release. The new trailer showcased a competitive mode called Pickup Race, where up to six players race across an open-world map to earn the most cash by delivering passengers.

The reveal provided the most substantial look yet at the game's multiplayer, which will be available for testing in a closed network test beginning September 11, 2026. According to details shared alongside the trailer, the test will run until September 13 and feature two maps, four characters, and six vehicles. Participants will have access to two modes: the previously shown Pickup Race and a team-based mode called Cops n Cabbies. The test will not include the single-player story campaign, which is set to follow the character Axel as he manages a global taxi business.

The multiplayer showcase follows the game's initial reveal at the Xbox Games Showcase, which generated excitement but also scrutiny over the use of artificial intelligence in development. Sega has since...