Sega’s beloved Dreamcast driving game, Crazy Taxi: World Tour, is making a long-awaited return to modern gaming platforms, and it’s bringing with it a surprising level of depth to its gameplay. Originally released in 2002, the game is known for its chaotic, open-world taxi racing and quirky style. The upcoming version, set for a 2027 release, features a single-player campaign with a mission-based storyline set across five open-world cities. In addition to this, the game includes a time-based arcade mode, allowing players to test their skills in fast-paced races. During a closed network test, developers revealed two online multiplayer modes that added even more chaos to the game. The first, a five-player race, requires players to drive along a linear track, stopping at designated zones to pick up passengers. Players can use a variety of methods to collect passengers, such as breaking suddenly by holding the left trigger or slamming on the brakes with a combination of buttons, which causes a shower of sparks. To regain speed, players can accelerate using the right trigger or trigger a "crazy dash" for a sudden speed boost. These mechanics add a layer of strategy, as players must manage their speed and boost efficiently to stay ahead of the competition. Another online mode, Cops and Robbers, adds a more chaotic twist. In this mode, one team of taxi drivers tries to pick up passengers while the opposing team of police cars attempts to crash into them. If enough damage is done, the taxis are trapped in a fenced car park until other drivers break them out by crashing through the walls. This mode introduces a mix of strategy and chaos, as players must balance between evading the police and collecting passengers to stay in the game. Players can also customize their vehicles with perks that improve performance, such as faster boost generation, sharper turns, and reduced penalties for off-road driving. The game offers three distinct car types: the racer, which is fast but vulnerable to collisions; the heavy, which handles traffic well but struggles on long straightaways; and the all-rounder, which balances speed and durability. Crazy Taxi: World Tour is set to launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC in 2027.