Crazy Taxi: World Tour announced and it's using generative AI

SEGA recently revealed the new Crazy Taxi: World Tour, a game many were excited about but it's another that was instantly hit with controversy thanks to AI.

Initially everyone was excited - finally, a proper modern Crazy Taxi game - SEGA had answered the great many calls from fans of the classic series and initial thoughts is that it looked pretty good. But then, the Steam page went up, and an AI notice was added to it. Much like what happened with Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis.

Here's what it says:

At SEGA Corporation, we utilize generative AI as a support tool for developers, aiming to provide better content to our users and enable developers to focus more on creative tasks.

We have used such generative AI support tools during development of Crazy Taxi: World Tour. No AI was used in reference to the performers in the game.

I expect we just going to keep seeing more of this from bigger studios that want to cut corners wherever possible. And it's also using Denuvo.

Anyway, the trailer is below if you want to see:

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Perhaps not surprising, since SEGA did previously say they would leverage generative AI.

More about the game from the Steam page:

It's time for crazy driving, crazy adventure, and crazy money! Crazy Taxi is back and going global!

In this new high-octane adventure, follow Axel as he chases down the mysterious masked villains who stole his beloved taxi. Tackle extreme missions around the world all while earning some CRAZY money!

• Extreme Driving

Perform outrageous drifts, catch insane air, and drive at crazy speeds across five different cities as you work to deliver passengers and complete a variety of missions and challenges.

• World Tour Campaign

Embark on a globetrotting adventure to recover Axel’s stolen car from a mysterious group of international car thieves in a compelling story-driven campaign. Encounter quirky characters, tackle a variety of missions, and navigate diverse terrain across five unique cities around the world.

• Play Your Way

From transporting passengers at top speed to tackling unique side missions and odd jobs across dynamic maps, there are countless ways to drive crazy and rake in big money. Unlock a wide variety of vehicles and customization options to create your own one-of-a-kind ride.

• Modernizing A Classic

The classic gameplay of Crazy Taxi is back and better than ever! Revisit the thrills of the original games in Arcade Mode, featuring a pulse-pounding race against the clock to earn the most cash possible.

• Multiplayer Madness

Turn up the crazy and show off your outrageous driving skills against your friends or online competitors around the world and across platforms in multiple action-packed multiplayer modes.