The release for Taxi Chaos 2 is here, and we have some gameplay to get more excited to experience Taxi Chaos 2
It feels like it has been forever since I played a good arcade taxi driving game, but it looks like that is about to change with Taxi Chaos 2. Partially as Focuspoint Studios and Current Games have been able to wrap up development on the game, and it is currently out there for the Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC. All with the PS5 and Epic Game Store getting to see Taxi Chaos 2 driving on in on January 13th. A little bit of a gap, but still something to get excited for if you fell in love with games like these in the arcades. For those who might not have much familiarity with the style of game, let’s hop into some of the new gameplay that is out there for us to enjoy. If you have not already picked this one up over the holidays.
Those who grew up with arcades of yore, Taxi Chaos 2 looks and feels a lot like Crazy Taxi. The gameplay, looks and feels a lot like it too, just with a modern twist to it all. Those unfamiliar, this is a driving and racing game, where we will be picking up riders and racing to get them to their destinations anyway we so choose. Our fare is based on the speed and safety of it all, at least from the game that this one is inspired by. Taxi Chaos 2 has a little twist to it all, though, as we will also be racing against and defending from those pesky AI-controlled, self-driving cars that are putting the cabbies out of business. A fun little modern twist and something to give us agency as we take our tricked-out cab around the world, crash through all manner of things, and collect our funds in the story and arcade modes that we can see on display here. Have a look and pick the game up now, or in a month when it drops from the rest of the platforms out there.
Taxi Chaos 2 — Gameplay
Taxi Chaos 2 is a high-energy arcade taxi racing game set in a city under siege by AI-controlled taxis. Race the clock, outdrive rival cabs, and deliver passengers through chaos-filled streets where every shift plays differently.
Classic gameplay. Modern polish.
Taxi Chaos 2 builds on old-school arcade taxi racing roots with tighter pacing, a clear shift system, and deeper progression. Each run focuses on fast decisions, risky routes, and keeping passengers happy under pressure.
A living city called San Valeda.
Step into San Valeda, a vertical city packed with traffic, hazards, and unpredictable events. Streets change during your shift. Routes close. Shortcuts appear. Time of day shifts from morning to dusk, changing visibility, traffic flow, and challenge level. Even the passengers you pick influence how the city reacts.
Drive beyond the streets.
Jump rooftops, scale terrain, smash through traffic, and find hidden paths. Vertical exploration rewards bold driving and sharp route choices.
Face the TaxiBots.
TaxiBot Corp controls the streets. Their fleet hunts fares, blocks routes, and attacks your taxi. Outsmart them, avoid them, or fight back. TaxiBots range from aggressive rival cabs to rammers, disruptors, sentry towers, and even armored TaxiTanks.
Pick your fares wisely.
Not every customer plays fair. Some add conditions mid-ride. Others turn your taxi into a rocket-powered risk. High reward fares bring higher danger.
Two ways to play.
Story Mode
Follow Vinny through a chapter-based story driven by shift-based gameplay.
- Play 12-minute shifts split into morning, midday, and dusk
- Complete objectives to raise your Driver Rank
- Unlock new customer types, upgrades, and mechanics
- Invest earnings into taxis, abilities, and Taxi Company upgrades
Arcade Mode
Pure score chasing chaos.
- Beat the clock and clear level objectives
- Stack cash, upgrade abilities, and survive escalating pressure
- TaxiBots grow more aggressive with every level
- Push for high scores and climb the leaderboards
Upgrade and customize.
Earn cash to unlock new vehicles, abilities, and cosmetics. Choose between 10 taxis across three classes.
- Drift. Agile and sharp for dense city driving
- Heavy. Slower but powerful, built to shove traffic aside
- Sports. High speed and fast acceleration
Abilities change how you play.
Work with Cleo to unlock combat and utility abilities.
- Combat abilities like Sonic Blast and Tesla Shock
- Utility abilities like Turbo Boost, Hacking Key, and Aqua Wheels
- Use them to reach shortcuts, counter TaxiBots, and survive tougher shifts.
Every shift is different.
San Valeda never settles. Roadblocks, accidents, city-wide events, and demand spikes force constant adaptation. No two runs follow the same flow.
Taxi Chaos 2 delivers fast arcade racing, constant pressure, and pure taxi driving chaos. Pick up and play. Chase higher scores. Outdrive the city.
Are you already driving around in the world of Taxi Chaos 2 out there? Will the story mode offer up any kind of real story beyond why we are driving around? How much destruction can we cause in the game before all of the AI cars come to hunt us down? Will we ever see a true sequel to those games that we loved in the arcades so long ago? Let’s have that discussion in the comment section further down the page. Now that Taxi Chaos 2 is mostly out there, we can maybe expect a little more. If there is something else to share, it’ll certainly be up on the site for you. Please keep on checking the site and our socials to see and hear about all of that as we drive into the new year and beyond.