Sega is bringing Crazy Taxi: World Tour to the Gamescom convention in Germany, offering players an early look at the upcoming title through a closed multiplayer network test scheduled for September, according to announcements covered by outlets including Gamereactor and EuropeSays. For longtime fans of the arcade driving franchise, the publisher has confirmed a crucial detail regarding the game’s audio design: the return of original licensed tracks that have historically been absent from sequels and modern re-releases.
The Return of the Original Soundtrack
Music remains a defining element for Crazy Taxi puritan communities, given that previous ports and follow-ups routinely stripped out the original arcade audio licenses. According to reporting from Gamereactor and EuropeSays, the original arcade release featured just four primary songs—alongside seven total tracks when including menu audio—all performed by punk rock acts Bad Religion and The Offspring. Despite the limited tracklist, these songs forged a lasting association with the gameplay loop that fans and the bands themselves acknowledge.
Sega has now revealed five specific tracks slated to appear in the upcoming multiplayer closed network test for Crazy Taxi: World Tour. Confirmed songs include Bad Religion’s “Them and Us” and The Offspring’s “All I Want,” satisfying long-standing demands from players who missed the iconic audio package in past iterations, as noted by EuropeSays.
Multiplayer Closed Network Test Details
Gamers unable to attend the physical Gamescom showcase in Germany will still have an opportunity to experience the software firsthand when the closed network test launches in September. According to Sega’s announcements detailed by Gamereactor, participants will gain access to the newly confirmed tracklist during these multiplayer sessions, effectively letting drivers navigate the game world accompanied by the classic punk soundtrack just two weeks after initial rollout details emerged.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Crazy Taxi: World Tour network test?
The closed multiplayer network test is scheduled for September, giving players an early hands-on opportunity with the game, according to Sega’s Gamescom announcements reported by Gamereactor.
Which bands are featured on the confirmed soundtrack?
Confirmed tracks for the upcoming network test include songs by Bad Religion and The Offspring, such as “Them and Us” and “All I Want,” as detailed by EuropeSays.
Why did previous Crazy Taxi releases lack these songs?
Licensing restrictions prevented previous sequels and digital re-releases from including the original arcade soundtrack, making the inclusion of these tracks in Crazy Taxi: World Tour a notable return for the franchise, according to Gamereactor.
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