Summary
A classic 90s franchise is coming back in the modern era with the upcomingTokyo Xtreme Racer,a revival of the racing franchise made popular on the Sega Dreamcast set to release as a PC exclusive on Steam. While little is known about the title for now, it serves as the first mainline entry in theTokyo Xtreme Racerseries since 2006, whenImport Tuner Challengewas released on the Xbox 360.
Debuting on the Super Nintendo in 1994 under the titleShotoku Battle ‘94,Tokyo Xtreme Raceris a fast-paced racing title where players challenge different racers and upgrade their vehicles with various custom parts. It wasn’t until the follow-up,Tokyo Xtreme Racer,released on the Sega Dreamcast in 1999 that the series found a significant western audience and joinedthe likes ofCrazy Taxias part of the console’s lineup of racing titles.
Now, the series is set to make a comeback as developer Genki revealed a new entry set to release in 2025, with the newly-rebootedTokyo Xtreme Racerreceiving a short teaser trailer showing off the game’s logo. The trailer flashes back through the logos of all previous titles before revealing the new game, though it did not show off any gameplay or other details about the game.
Tokyo Xtreme Racer Gets First New Game Since 2006
Fans of the older titles will know thatTokyo Xtreme Racerplays likesomething akin to theNeed for Speedtitles, but with a uniquely Japanese spin, featuring real-life Japanese cars and an RPG-like progression system. Players can challenge different racers on various street racing tracks throughout the city of Tokyo to unlock custom parts and upgrade their cars.
As of now, the teaser only confirms a release on Steam, implying that the game will be a PC exclusive, though the description describes the series as a console racing game, so ports to other platforms may be in the works. Some have speculated that the game may be gearing up for a launch onthe Nintendo Switch 2 which is rumored to be revealed soon, alongside potential PS5 and Xbox ports.
In any case, the newTokyo Xtreme Racerwill be the series’ first entry in over 18 years, though it is not yet clear what new mechanics, cars, and tracks are set to come with the newly-revived series. The series will likely see a major visual upgrade, however, as it joinsthe lineup of racing titles on PCcome next year when it launches on Steam, where it is already available to wishlist.
Sega Dreamcast
The Dreamcast was a Sega-based console that was released during the sixth generation of console wars and offered competition to the GameCube, PS2, and Xbox. It was Sega’s final console before the company reshifted its focus.
