Sega is inviting players to participate in a closed network test for Crazy Taxi: World Tour, focusing on its competitive multiplayer features. The test is scheduled to run for a single session from September 11 to September 13.
Sign-ups for the test are currently open and will remain available until August 31 at 11:59 p.m. PT (September 1). Interested participants must be 13 years or older and may need to create a Sega account to register. While registration is open, Sega will not be able to invite everyone who signs up. Those selected will receive an email with instructions on how to access the test.
The network test is limited to players in specific countries, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, India, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Hong Kong.
The primary objective of this test is to evaluate the stability of the online multiplayer functionality. Consequently, no single-player or story mode content will be accessible. Players will have the opportunity to experience two multiplayer modes: Pickup Race and Cops ‘N’ Cabbies. Pickup Race will pit up to six players against each other in a time-limited competition to complete as many passenger drop-offs as possible. Cops ‘N’ Cabbies is a team-based mode where players are divided into two groups to compete.
Both Pickup Race and Cops ‘N’ Cabbies will support ranked play, and players will also be able to create custom lobbies with their own rulesets during the test. The available modes can be played across two maps, with players able to choose from six different cars and four characters. Some car customization options will also be available.
Sega has provided minimum and recommended PC specifications for the network test on the official sign-up page. These specifications are not necessarily indicative of the final build's requirements.
Crazy Taxi: World Tour was initially announced in June, drawing some attention for its use of generative AI in development. Series creator Kenji Kanno later clarified that AI-generated material was used solely as a reference.