Characters

Introduction

Crazy Taxi: World Tour brings back the drivers who made the series a cult classic, led by the franchise's most iconic face — Axel, the lead protagonist. In the World Tour's story, Axel is a taxi driver on the hunt for the masked thieves who made off with his beloved cab, and his journey drives the globetrotting campaign across five cities. Alongside Axel, the game is expected to bring back the classic Crazy Taxi drivers: B.D. Joe, the long-running series regular who also appears in the Sonic & SEGA All-Stars racing games, plus Gena and Gus, two of the original four drivers from the 1999 arcade classic. SEGA has confirmed that the September 2026 closed network test features four selectable characters, each with varied car stats, so players will get a taste of the roster before the full launch. Beyond the confirmed protagonist, the full character list is still being finalised — the network test will reveal exactly which four drivers are playable and how their cars differ. This category covers everything known about the roster, explains each driver's background and playstyle, and keeps you updated as SEGA reveals more of the cast before the 2027 release.

Driver Roster Guide

Driver Profiles

Core Mechanics

In Crazy Taxi: World Tour, characters are more than cosmetic — each driver comes with their own taxi, and the cars have distinct stats for top speed, handling and drift, which shapes how the game feels to drive. The network test confirms four selectable characters with varied car stats, meaning your choice of driver is also a choice of vehicle: one cab might be fast in a straight line but heavy through corners, while another turns on a dime but tops out lower. Axel is the lead protagonist and the face of the game, and his story — chasing the masked villains who stole his taxi — drives the World Tour campaign. The other classic drivers bring their own personalities and rides: B.D. Joe is a long-running series regular with a huge fanbase from his appearances in the Sonic & SEGA All-Stars racing games, while Gena and Gus were two of the original four drivers from the 1999 arcade game. Because the full roster is still being finalised, players should expect the character list to grow and the exact stat spreads to be confirmed in the network test. This category explains who each driver is, how their cars differ and which one suits your driving style.

Advantages

The characters category helps you pick the right driver for your style and understand the story behind the game. Because each driver's taxi has different stats for speed, handling and drift, knowing the differences lets you choose a car that matches how you drive — a huge advantage in competitive multiplayer where the right vehicle can be the difference between first and last place. The guides also explain the backgrounds of the returning drivers, which matters for fans of the series who want to see their old favourites back. And because the roster is still being confirmed, this category keeps you up to date as SEGA reveals the full character list, so you always know which drivers are playable and what makes each one unique.

Challenges

The main challenge with a character guide is that the full roster of Crazy Taxi: World Tour has not been confirmed. Axel is confirmed as the lead protagonist, and the network test features four selectable characters, but the full list — including whether classic drivers like B.D. Joe, Gena and Gus make the final cut — is still to be announced. The expectations for the returning cast are based on the series' history rather than official confirmation, so they carry some uncertainty. The exact stat differences between the drivers' cars are also unknown until the network test or launch. Players should treat this category as the best available picture of the roster, to be refined as SEGA reveals more.

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