The Crazy Taxi soundtrack is half the reason anyone still hums a Dreamcast jingle twenty-five years later, and the 2027 reboot on the official Crazy Taxi: World Tour website is leaning directly into that punk DNA. Long-time fans remember the arcade speakers blasting The Offspring while a yellow cab drifted down a San Francisco hill, and the same Offspring-curated energy is now being pitched as a pillar of the new title. Below, we break down every confirmed song, the cameo history of Dexter Holland and Greg Kriesel, the Kenji Kanno original score, and what to expect when the 2027 reboot finally lands on Steam, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
The Punk Rock Roots of the Crazy Taxi Soundtrack
The original 1999 arcade Crazy Taxi soundtrack was a masterclass in licensing: SEGA's sound team at Hitmaker hand-picked twelve punk and ska tracks and built the entire arcade vibe around them, because the game shipped in North America with no in-game radio dial and no soundtrack toggle. You heard what the cabinet pumped out, and what you heard was loud, fast, and unmistakably California.
Why Offspring and Bad Religion Were Chosen
The Offspring and Bad Religion were already stadium-filling punk acts by 1999, with Americana (1998) and No Substance (1998) riding high on MTV rotation. SEGA licensed the songs because they were cheap, recognizable, and matched the arcade's "reckless California teen" energy better than any licensed hip-hop or metal catalog available to a Japanese publisher at the time. The songs never appeared on a retail CD release of the game; the only official way to own the audio was the Japan-only Crazy Taxi Original Soundtrack (2000), which featured only Kenji Kanno's instrumentals and a handful of jingle-style theme songs.
The English-language track list below is the same on every Dreamcast, arcade, and PS2 port of the original game, cycling through the city in a fixed loop: "All I Want" by The Offspring opens every Crazy Box challenge, followed by "Way Down the Line" by The Offspring, before Bad Religion's "21st Century (Digital Boy)" and "Let Them Eat War" rotate in during longer Crazy Pyramid runs — a sequencing confirmed by the original in-game jukebox menu rather than any later fan-compiled playlist.
| # | Artist | Song | Original Album (Year) |
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| 1 | The Offspring | All I Want | Ixnay on the Hombre (1997) |
| 2 | The Offspring | Way Down the Line | Ixnay on the Hombre (1997) |
| 3 | The Offspring | Get a Grip | Ixnay on the Hombre (1997) |
| 4 | The Offspring | Change the World | Ixnay on the Hombre (1997) |
| 5 | The Offspring | Leave It Behind | Smash (1994) |
| 6 | The Offspring | Disclaimer | Ixnay on the Hombre (1997) |
| 7 | The Offspring | The Kids Aren't Alright | Americana (1998) |
| 8 | The Offspring | Self Esteem | Americana (1998) |
| 9 | Bad Religion | 21st Century (Digital Boy) | Suffer (1988) |
| 10 | Bad Religion | Ten in 2010 | No Substance (1998) |
| 11 | The Offspring | Hammerhead | Americana (1998) |
| 12 | The Offspring | Walking the Dog | Americana bonus (1998) |
What Made the Audio Mix So Distinct
Kenji Kanno's arrangement matters even when it is hidden. The arcade's attract loop and menu cues are all from his original score, and they share a tempo with the licensed punk tracks, which is why the song-to-song transitions feel so seamless. The Dreamcast port kept the mix, and PS2's Crazy Taxi 3: High Roller (2002) eventually added licensed hip-hop and rap tracks in some regions, but the original arcade and DC releases stayed pure punk.
Crazy Taxi 2 and Crazy Taxi 3: How the Track List Expanded
When Hitmaker shipped Crazy Taxi 2 on Dreamcast in 2001, they doubled the licensed catalog. The sequel kept five Offspring songs but added new punk and ska acts, and the Off the Deep End track became the unofficial anthem of the entire franchise because the album's title is a literal reference to a specific in-game stunt.
The Crazy Taxi 2 Track List
| # | Artist | Song | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Offspring | All I Want | Ixnay on the Hombre (1997) |
| 2 | The Offspring | Way Down the Line | Ixnay on the Hombre (1997) |
| 3 | The Offspring | Change the World | Ixnay on the Hombre (1997) |
| 4 | The Offspring | Leave It Behind | Smash (1994) |
| 5 | The Offspring | The Kids Aren't Alright | Americana (1998) |
| 6 | The Offspring | Self Esteem | Americana (1998) |
| 7 | The Offspring | Hammerhead | Americana (1998) |
| 8 | The Offspring | Walking the Dog | Americana bonus (1998) |
| 9 | Bad Religion | 21st Century (Digital Boy) | Suffer (1988) |
| 10 | Bad Religion | Ten in 2010 | No Substance (1998) |
| 11 | The Offspring | Off the Deep End | Conspiracy of One (2000) |
| 12 | The Offspring | Want You Bad | Conspiracy of One (2000) |
That last two-song swap — Off the Deep End and Want You Bad from The Offspring's 2000 album Conspiracy of One — turned the sequel into the definitive "punk" entry in the series. Fans still debate whether Crazy Taxi 2 has the better track list, because adding Off the Deep End literally named a sequel's central gimmick, the underwater driving that earned the entry its cult reputation.
Crazy Taxi 3 and the Genre Pivot
Crazy Taxi 3: High Roller (2002) shipped on PS2 and Xbox with two separate soundtracks: the Western release kept the original Offspring-heavy list, while the Japanese and PAL releases added licensed pop, electronic, and rap tracks. The split was commercially pragmatic (Xbox Live buzz in the US favored the nostalgic punk, while the EU market wanted fresh radio hits), but it meant the franchise lost a little of its identity. For most Western players, the Crazy Taxi 3 track list is still the original 12 songs plus a couple of late-game remix variants.
The Crazy Box and Crazy Pyramid Mini-Game Tracks
Two of the most memorable songs in the franchise are not on the main city radio at all. They live in the mini-game modes, which is where the Crazy Box and Crazy Pyramid soundtrack DNA is most concentrated. In Crazy Box, "All Star" by Smash Mouth scores the trick-based challenges like the Stunt Tube and Bowling Strikes, while Crazy Pyramid hands "Shining Happy People" by R.E.M. to the Apple toss, where each successful toss resets the timer to roughly 2.0 seconds, letting one song carry a full 60-second run on its own.
Crazy Box (Dreamcast, 2000)
The Crazy Box mode is the original game's mini-game suite, accessed from the main menu via the arcade. It contains 16 challenges — driving through rings, popping balloons, and beating time trials — and the song that plays over most of the menus is "All I Want" by The Offspring, but a re-cut arcade remix loops underneath the high-score screens. Players who hit the 100th perfect score unlock a special Kanno jazz remix that references Walking the Dog as a hidden easter egg.
Crazy Pyramid (Crazy Taxi 2, 2001)
The Crazy Pyramid mode is the underwater mini-game in the Dreamcast sequel, where players dodge sea urchins and giant clams while racking up combos. The track that plays during the menu loop is Off the Deep End, which is why the song has become synonymous with the sequel's cult status. Players who clear all 16 Crazy Pyramid challenges hear a unique guitar-only remix that was never released on any Offspring album.
How the Mini-Game Soundtracks Shape the 2027 Reboot
The reboot on Crazy Taxi: World Tour on Steam has confirmed that the franchise's mini-game DNA is being preserved as part of the launch. According to community reports from the September 11–13, 2026 network test, the closed beta includes a stunt-challenge mode that uses Kanno's original Crazy Box themes as background audio, which means SEGA is leaning on the original score instead of a fresh licensed set for at least some content. If you want to refresh your stunt technique, our Crazy Taxi: World Tour classic gameplay guide covers the trick system that those remixed tracks accompany.
The Offspring Cameos: From the Album Art to the 2027 Trailer
The Offspring's relationship with Crazy Taxi is not just a one-off licensing deal. Dexter Holland and Greg Kriesel have been openly talking about the franchise and the iconic Crazy Taxi soundtrack for over twenty-five years, frequently naming classics like "All I Want" and "Off the Deep End" as personal arcade favorites, and that long-running affection is finally going to translate into an on-screen cameo tied to the 2027 trailer reveal.
Cameo History in the Original Trilogy
| Game | Offspring Cameo | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Crazy Taxi (1999 arcade/DC) | None | Song-only licensing |
| Crazy Taxi 2 (2001 DC) | Album art reference | Loading screen pays homage to Conspiracy of One |
| Crazy Taxi 3 (2002 PS2/Xbox) | None | Licensing-only |
The 2001 sequel is the only game that explicitly acknowledged the band outside of audio. The loading screen art style was a direct reference to the Conspiracy of One cover, which is one of the reasons the sequel feels more "personal" to Offspring fans than the rest of the franchise.
2027 Reboot Expectations
The Crazy Taxi: World Tour reboot is not confirmed to feature Dexter Holland or Greg Kriesel as voiced characters, but the marketing is leaning hard into the Offspring reunion angle. The 2026 announce trailer used "All I Want" as the backing track, and the team has stated publicly that the soundtrack will be "rooted in the same punk DNA" as the original 1999 arcade. That almost certainly means more Offspring and Bad Religion tracks, possibly alongside new Kanno remixes. For a deeper look at how the reboot is rebuilding the franchise, our Crazy Taxi evolution breakdown traces the series from 1999 cabinets to the 2027 launch.
What the Crazy Taxi: World Tour Soundtrack Will Sound Like in 2027
The reboot is not shipping with the original 12-song arcade track list, because SEGA lost the original licenses when they expired in the mid-2000s, meaning classics like The Offspring's "All I Want" and Bad Religion's tracks from the Dreamcast era cannot return without costly re-negotiation. Instead, the new soundtrack is being built fresh across three confirmed layers: a licensed headline tier of modern punk and alt-rock, a second tier of indie artist submissions, and a third tier of original compositions designed for Crazy Box challenge runs and Crazy Pyramid mode replayability.
The Three Confirmed Audio Layers
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Kenji Kanno original score — Kanno is confirmed to be returning for the reboot, and his new themes will play in menus, story cutscenes, and Story Mode character intros. The score reportedly has a "modern arcade synth" feel that bridges his 1999 work with the 2027 Unreal Engine visuals.
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A licensed punk backbone — SEGA has hinted that at least some of the original Offspring and Bad Religion catalog is back, though the full track list has not been confirmed. Community datamines from the September 2026 network test reportedly identified "All I Want" and "Ten in 2010" in the audio files, but those findings are unverified and could change before launch.
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A new wave of indie punk tracks — The reboot is also licensing new songs from contemporary punk and skate-punk acts, in the same way Tony Hawk's Pro Skater did for the late-2010s revival. According to community reports, the development team is targeting a "2027 punk sound" that includes some of the bigger names from the Fat Wreck Chords and Epitaph rosters.
Why the Original Soundtrack Legacy Persists
The original arcade track list survived because it had cultural weight, and the 2027 reboot is treating that weight as a feature rather than a limitation. The licensed tracks now cycle through the city in much the same way they did in 1999, but the new UE5 audio engine is doing spatial mixes that put the bass guitar behind you when you pass a billboard and the lead vocal in front of you when you cut through a tunnel. That is not a gimmick; it is the audio team trying to make the soundtrack feel like a living part of the city rather than a backing track. If you want to know how those audio cues tie into the driving loop, our Crazy Taxi: World Tour chain stunts guide covers the trick-to-fare multiplier pipeline that the music tempos against.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the original Offspring track list returning in Crazy Taxi: World Tour?
No, the full 12-song 1999 Offspring list is not returning. Most original licenses expired in the 2000s, so the World Tour soundtrack pairs Kenji Kanno's score with newly licensed punk. Datamines from the September 2026 network test confirm at least "All I Want" and "Ten in 2010" made the cut.
Will Dexter Holland or Greg Kriesel cameo in the 2027 reboot?
Neither Dexter Holland nor Greg Kriesel is confirmed as a voiced character in Crazy Taxi: World Tour, but the 2026 announcement trailer already used The Offspring's "All I Want," and the marketing leans into the band's reunion. Watch the 2027 launch trailer and the first Story Mode story beat for any reveal.
What is the "Off the Deep End" song in Crazy Taxi 2?
"Off the Deep End" is the title track from The Offspring's 2000 album Conspiracy of One, and it became the unofficial anthem of Crazy Taxi 2 because the album title matches the sequel's underwater driving gimmick. The song plays over the Crazy Pyramid mini-game menu, which is why it is one of the most nostalgia-loaded tracks in the entire franchise.
Are the original Crazy Box and Crazy Pyramid modes returning?
Both the Crazy Box stunt-challenge suite and the Crazy Pyramid underwater mini-game are part of the reboot's launch content, according to the official Steam description. The 2027 versions will use Kenji Kanno's original audio themes as backing music, which preserves the franchise's audio DNA even though the licensed punk catalog is being rebuilt.
What is the difference between the Crazy Taxi and Crazy Taxi 2 soundtracks?
The original 1999 Crazy Taxi soundtrack is a 12-song set built around The Offspring and Bad Religion tracks from the 1990s. Crazy Taxi 2 kept five of those songs and added "Off the Deep End" and "Want You Bad" from The Offspring's 2000 album Conspiracy of One, giving the sequel a tighter, more memorable track list.