We saw statements from many studios at Game Awards 2023. Sega didn’t skip the last event of the year either. In the statement from the company, it announced that it plans to revive five retro series with new games. In the trailer published at Game Awards 2023; It was stated that Jet Set Radio, Crazy Taxi, Streets of Rage and Golden Axe would be remade.
Crazy Taxi and Jet Set Radio will be remade
Sega COO Shuji Utsumi announced that they are working on five new projects. While no release date was shared, he said the games could be released within two years at the earliest. The remakes will reportedly be developed to appeal to both old and new gamers.
We should point out that beyond Crazy Taxi and Jet Set Radio, Shinobi and Streets of Rage also attracted attention. It should also be reminded that film adaptations are currently being prepared for these two productions. COO Utsumi also said that Sega aims to expand Sonic the Hedgehog to other platforms.
He mentioned that Sonic will also be in the movie industry. “Sonic showed us that if we create interesting games and worlds, it can inspire other parts of the business, such as movies,” Utsumi said in his statement on the subject.
The trailer prepared by Sega included five productions. Emphasizing the iconic styles and gameplay of each series, the company wants to introduce its retro roots to the new generation. It will be exciting to see the return of beloved 90s series in the coming years.
However, let us underline that there is no ready project at the moment. We only know that Shinobi, Jet Set Radio, Crazy Taxi, Streets of Rage and Golden Ax will return to modern platforms.