Crazy Taxi: World Tour Closed Network Test Announced Alongside New West Coast Map Trailer
Calling all crazy drivers! SEGA is inviting players from select regions around the world to put their driving skills to the test by participating in the Crazy Taxi: World Tour Multiplayer Closed Network Test. Applications to participate in the multiplayer closed network test (CNT) are open now until August 31st with selected players being some of the first in the world to experience two of the top-speed online multiplayer modes from the game. Crazy Taxi: World Tour is set to release in 2027.
While the full retail game will include single-player and story modes, the CNT will focus entirely on online multiplayer action. Players will be able to participate in two multiplayer modes, Pickup Race and Cops ‘N’ Cabbies, both playable via Ranked Match or Custom Match, where custom lobbies and rules can be set.
- In Pickup Race, up to 6 players will compete with each other to drop off as many passengers as possible within a set time limit, earning as much crazy money as possible.
- In Cops ‘N’ Cabbies, players will be split into two, 3-person teams competing against each other
- Players will be able to race across 2 maps and choose between 4 characters and 6 cars with various tune-up options.
The CNT will run from 5:00 PM PT on September 11 through 5:00 PM PT on September 13 (September 12 00:00 UTC to September 14 00:00 UTC). It will be used to test the stability of the online multiplayer functionality ahead of the game’s full release and will support cross-play performance on XBOX Series X|S, XBOX on PC, PlayStation 5, and Steam. For more details on the CNT, including info on participating countries, how to apply and requirements for participation, please visit the official CNT website.
West Coast Map Trailer
Alongside the CNT’s announcement, SEGA revealed a new travel-inspired trailer highlighting the game’s West Coast map, an iconic location to fans of the series.
Featured Storefronts
Echoing the spirit of the original game, Crazy Taxi: World Tour will continue the tradition of including in-game storefronts of popular real-life retailers. With the new game set to take players on a globetrotting adventure, each World Tour map will feature regional retailers. Some storefronts and destinations confirmed to be in the West Coast map include iconic brands such as IHOP and Amoeba Music.
Players can look forward to additional in-game storefronts and retailers to be announced alongside the reveals of remaining World Tour maps.
Crazy Taxi: World Tour will be available on XBOX Series X|S, XBOX on PC, Steam, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2. It is an XBOX Play Anywhere game and is available to wishlist on XBOX Series X|S, XBOX on PC, Steam and PlayStation 5.