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SEGA Opens Registrations for Crazy Taxi: World Tour Network Test on Consoles and PC
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SEGA released a West Coast Map Trailer alongside the Closed Network Test announcement, highlighting the game’s iconic West Coast map.
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The full Crazy Taxi: World Tour is planned for a 2027 release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2, expanding beyond what’s available in the CNT.
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Sign-ups are open to players across a broad regional lineup, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Japan, South Korea, India, Australia, and more.
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Cross-play is supported during the CNT across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, PlayStation 5, and Steam, and can be disabled in the options menu.
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Entry to the CNT is determined by a mix of random selection and priority consideration programs via the official Crazy Taxi: World Tour Discord community.
SEGA has opened sign-ups for a Closed Network Test (CNT) of Crazy Taxi: World Tour, with registration available until August 31 and the test itself running September 11–13, according to Gaming Trend and Netto's Game Room. The test will run on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam — giving players their first hands-on look at the revived arcade classic before its full launch.
The full game is still two years away. Crazy Taxi: World Tour is scheduled for a 2027 release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2, as Power Up Gaming reports. The September test is purely online multiplayer — no single-player or story content is included.
Two Modes, Two Maps, and a West Coast Reveal
The CNT features two multiplayer modes: Pickup Race and Cops 'N' Cabbies. Players can choose from four characters and six cars across two maps. Various tune-up options are also available. Alongside the CNT announcement, SEGA dropped a West Coast Map Trailer, highlighting one of the game's signature locations, according to Archy Netys.
Ranked Matches and Custom Matches are both available during the test. The goal is simple: let SEGA check how well the online systems hold up before launch. Gaming Trend noted the test is specifically designed to evaluate the stability of online multiplayer functionality.
Cross-Play Enabled Across All Platforms — But Switchable
Cross-play is fully supported during the CNT. Players on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Steam can all play together, Power Up Gaming confirms. That is a big deal for a multiplayer-focused test, since it pools all players into one shared matchmaking queue.
Players who want to stick to one platform have that option too. Cross-play can be turned off directly in the options menu, according to Gaming Trend. So platform loyalty is still respected if that matters to you.
How to Sign Up and Who Can Get In
To register, players need a free SEGA Account. The test is open to players 13 and older. The regional lineup is wide — it includes the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Japan, South Korea, India, Australia, and more, per Netto's Game Room.
Getting in is not guaranteed. SEGA selects participants through a mix of random draws and priority-based programs. Archy Netys notes that SEGA's official Crazy Taxi: World Tour Discord community plays a role in priority selection. Sign-ups close August 31, so the window is tight.
A 2027 Launch With Much More to Come
The CNT is just a slice of what SEGA is building. The full Crazy Taxi: World Tour will also come to Nintendo Switch 2 — a platform not included in the September test. The 2027 release window gives SEGA time to act on whatever feedback the CNT produces, according to iXBT Games.
The test skips single-player and story modes entirely. Those remain under wraps for now. For a franchise that built its name on solo arcade runs, that content will likely be a major part of the final reveal closer to launch.
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