Summary
A prominentSegaleaker has revealed some new information about a variety of the company’s upcoming titles, including the nextCrazy TaxiandJet Set Radiogames, of which there are supposedly more than two in total. Their latest info dump offers some unofficial insight into whatSegafans can expect from the company in the coming years.
A lot of the newly emerged information concerns theclassic Sega franchises whose revivals were announcedback in December. A brief trailer that debuted at The Game Awards 2023 revealed that Sega is bringing backCrazy Taxi,Golden Axe,Streets of Rage,Jet Set Radio, andShinobi.
Crazy Taxi Revival Might Actually Include 2 Games
In a series of early February tweets, reliable Sega leaker Midori shared some new information about those titles, in addition to disclosing the existence of several others. One of the most unexpected claims from the new leak is that theCrazy Taxirevival actually incorporates two games: a remake and a reboot with online elements. The one that was showcased at TGA 2023 is said to have been the reboot. At least one of them is targeting a 2027 release, although Midori suggested that both possibly are. The insider also said that the reboot and the rest of Sega’s TGA lineup will come to the next Nintendo console, adding to the steadily growinglist of leaked Switch 2 games.
Jet Set Radio 3 Is Supposedly a Long Way Out
On the subject of thenewJet Set Radiogame, Midori claimed it is a long way out and currently planned for a 2027 release as well. While some fans of the series might find that purported launch window disappointing, most should be used to waiting by now, not least because the last new entry was released over 20 years ago. Midori described the thirdJet Set Radioinstallment as a reboot that features an original story with both new and returning characters, in addition to claiming the game is being made in Unreal Engine.
New Virtua Fighter and Super Monkey Ball Games Are Also Rumored To Be in the Works
The insider also went to state that aVirtua Fighterreboot is in the works, but not at theLike a Dragondeveloper Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, which handled the 2021VF5remaster. Not much else was shared about the project, with Midori merely stating that the game is meant to feature both single player and multiplayer elements. Asked about the recentSuper Monkey Balltrademark that emerged in December, the leaker said that the filing pertains to an Apple Arcade exclusive. They also mentioned that theGolden Axereboot was initially planned for release in 2023 but was delayed. However, that specific claim was later deleted, casting doubts as to its credibility.
Midori leaked the existence of even more revival projects at Sega just a day prior to this latest info dump. Specifically, the insider said Atlus is currently working on no fewer thanthreePersonaremakes, as well as a remaster of a PS2-eraShin Megami Tenseigame, which might be the 2004Digital Devil Saga.
Jet Set Radio
Tag, grind, and trick to the beat in SEGA’s hit game Jet Set Radio!Fight for control of Tokyo-to, mark your turf with graffiti, tag walls, billboards, and even rival gang members! Perform tricks and flips on magnetically driven in-line skates, but watch out for the local police force!
