SEGA announced new Crazy Taxi, Golden Axe, Jet Set Radio, Shinobi and Streets of Rage games at The Game Awards 2023.

SEGA has announced an initiative to create brand new titles from its treasure trove of intellectual property. New games are currently being developed for five legacy franchises. All of these will be games reimagined and reinterpreted for a modern audience. The series in question are Crazy Taxi, Golden Axe, Jet Set Radio, Shinobi and Streets of Rage.

“In recent years, Sonic the Hedgehog has forged new paths for SEGA, bringing the franchise to life and reaching new audiences in ways we had only dreamed of in the past,” said Shuji Utsumi, co-CEO of SEGA Corporation and SEGA of CEO of America.

“Today’s announcement is just the start of our initiative. First and foremost, our ambition will be to create great games with memorable characters and worlds. We hope fans of all ages will look towards our future with anticipation as we release these projects in the coming years.”

Upcoming projects spanning various genres are currently in various phases of development. They will probably appear in the next few years. The first such games will be based on the following legacy franchises:

Crazy Taxi Franchise

A series of crazy, high-octane driving adventures where players have to cut through traffic in an open game environment to get the passengers to their destination before time runs out.

Golden Ax Franchise

A hack and slash style melee series set in a fantasy world of monsters, swords and magic.

Jet Set Radio Franchise

This franchise combines an action-packed journey through bustling Tokyo with skateboarding, self-expression through graffiti, street culture and rebellious themes.

Shinobi Franchise

It is a series that uses ninja shurikens, ninjutsu, special attacks and more to defeat enemies in a mix of side-scrolling action and challenging environments.

Streets of Rage Franchise

A “beat ’em up” style series that combines fast-paced fistfights with fresh music in a lawless urban setting.

Check out the announcement trailer below! We have to admit that these are all exciting projects. So, good luck to the developers!

Source: YouTube