Sega is allegedly growing a remake of the unique Jet Set Radio as a separate undertaking to the formally introduced franchise reboot, as screenshots and photographs have appeared on-line.
It’s unclear if the leaks are real, however X/Twitter person @MSKAZZY69 shared 4 photos of the alleged reboot, sourcing beforehand dependable Sega leaker Midori — although they had been uncovered to be a leaker referred to as MysticDistance pretending to be another person after they claimed to surrender leaking info earlier in June 2024.
The supply of the screenshots are subsequently hazy, as is a 32-second gameplay video which seems unlisted on YouTube channel @CrimsonMk3, however each present what seems to be like an up to date model of the beloved Jet Set Radio. IGN has requested Sega for remark.
A remake of the unique Jet Set Radio is within the works at SEGA, it’s a full remake of the Dreamcast sport and it’s not associated to the F2P reboot.
Source: Midori pic.twitter.com/D7Cd8yDLly
— Senhorita Kazzy (@MSKAZZY69) June 24, 2024
Three of the screenshots present protagonist Beat exploring Tokyo by grinding on rails and working throughout partitions, whereas the fourth reveals the World Map, which options areas reminiscent of Central, DennoCho Station, Neribei, SubCul, and South.
The video reveals what seems to be an in-development trailer for the sport, once more displaying Beat traversing Tokyo whereas spraying graffiti, performing tips, and extra. This footage is extremely related, if not equivalent in locations, to the “Next Generation” montage launched by Sega when it introduced the reboot alongside revivals of different traditional franchises Crazy Taxi, Golden Axe, Shinobi, and Streets of Rage in December 2023.
This remake, if actual, is allegedly separate from the reboot of Jet Set Radio, however it does tick a variety of the identical bins. The reboot can be probably open-world and brings the traditional characters and gameplay to trendy platforms. The unique creators are additionally concerned.
Sega introduced this reboot alongside revivals of different traditional franchises Crazy Taxi, Golden Axe, Shinobi, and Streets of Rage in December 2023.
Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelance reporter. He’ll speak about The Witcher all day.
