A Classic Sega Dreamcast Series is Making a Comeback

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A Classic Sega Dreamcast Series is Making a Comeback

Highlights

  • Tokyo Xtreme Racer, a classic 90s franchise, is making a comeback in 2025 as a PC exclusive on Steam.
  • The fast-paced racing series features real-life Japanese cars, RPG-like elements, and street racing tracks in Tokyo.
  • While little is known about the new game, fans can expect a major visual upgrade and potential ports to other platforms.

As a gamer who vividly remembers the thrill of the Sega Dreamcast era and the unforgettable sound of “Tokyo Xtreme Racer” echoing through my speakers, I can’t help but feel a surge of nostalgia upon hearing about its 2025 comeback. With my fingers poised over the keyboard, eagerly awaiting any news about this long-awaited sequel, I find myself reminiscing about the countless hours spent customizing cars and racing through Tokyo’s neon-lit streets.

In today’s era, we are excited to see the return of a beloved ’90s series – Tokyo Xtreme Racer, which is set for release as an exclusive PC game on Steam. Details about the game remain scarce, but it marks the first major installment in the Tokyo Xtreme Racer series since 2006, when Import Tuner Challenge was launched for the Xbox 360.

Making its debut on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1994, the game titled Shotoku Battle ’94, also known as Tokyo Xtreme Racer, offers an adrenaline-pumping racing experience. In this title, players compete against various racers and enhance their vehicles with diverse custom components. Not until its sequel, Tokyo Xtreme Racer, which hit the Sega Dreamcast in 1999, did the series gain a substantial western fanbase and become a popular choice among the console’s racing games, alongside titles like Crazy Taxi.

In 2025, fans can expect a return of the series as Genki, the developer, unveils a fresh installment of Tokyo Xtreme Racer. A brief teaser trailer for the game has been released, featuring only the game’s logo. The trailer reminisces through the logos of all past games before introducing the new title, but it does not yet showcase any gameplay or additional details about the upcoming release.

Tokyo Xtreme Racer Gets First New Game Since 2006

Enthusiasts familiar with classic games recognize that Tokyo Xtreme Racer has a similar feel to the Need for Speed series, yet offers a distinctly Japanese twist. It showcases real Japanese automobiles and incorporates an RPG-style advancement system. Players can take on different racers across diverse city tracks in Tokyo to unlock customizable parts and enhance their vehicles.

Currently, the teaser trailer only confirms that the game will initially release on Steam, hinting at it being a PC-exclusive title at first. However, since the description labels the series as a console racing game, there’s a possibility that adaptations for other platforms such as Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox might be in development, given the upcoming rumored reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2 and potential launches on next-gen consoles.

Without a doubt, the upcoming game titled “Tokyo Xtreme Racer ” marks the first installment in the series for nearly two decades. While we don’t have details yet about any new features such as mechanics, vehicles, or tracks that might be included with this revived franchise, it is expected to undergo a significant visual enhancement. Expectedly, it will make its debut among PC racing games next year, becoming accessible on Steam where you can already add it to your wishlist.

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2024-08-22 21:13