Summary

  • 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.

A classic 90s franchise is coming back in the modern era with the upcoming Tokyo 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 the Tokyo Xtreme Racer series since 2006, when Import Tuner Challenge was released on the Xbox 360.

Debuting on the Super Nintendo in 1994 under the title Shotoku Battle '94, Tokyo Xtreme Racer is 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 joined the likes of Crazy Taxi as 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-rebooted Tokyo Xtreme Racer receiving 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 that Tokyo Xtreme Racer plays like something akin to the Need for Speed titles, 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 on the Nintendo Switch 2 which is rumored to be revealed soon, alongside potential PS5 and Xbox ports.

In any case, the new Tokyo Xtreme Racer will 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 joins the lineup of racing titles on PC come next year when it launches on Steam, where it is already available to wishlist.

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Sega Dreamcast
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Sega
Original Release Date
September 9, 1999
Hardware Versions
Sega Dreamcast
Original MSRP (USD)
$199, £200
Weight
3.3 lbs.
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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.

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