• SEGA aims to launch four major new titles for its mainstay IPs.
  • The release window is set for SEGA's next fiscal year: April 2026 to March 2027.
  • Games currently "in the works" from earlier announcements include Virtua Fighter, Crazy Taxi, Jet Set Radio, Golden Axe, and Streets of Rage.
  • From a previous wave of announcements, only Shinobi: Art of Vengeance has been released to date.

Alright, veteran gamers, listen up. After a couple of years of radio silence on most of those big SEGA franchise revivals, it looks like we finally have some movement. Remember that massive announcement spree a while back? Yeah, we got Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, and while that was a solid return, the rest of the lineup has been locked down tighter than a speedrunner's save file. But now, SEGA’s latest earnings report for Q3 FY2026 drops a bombshell that’s got us hyped.

The Comeback Clock is Ticking

The big news? SEGA is planning to "release four major new titles for mainstay IPs" within its next fiscal year, running from April 2026 to March 2027. This isn't just vague speculation; this is straight from the earnings report, indicating a serious pipeline push. For us at In Game News, this is huge. We’ve been waiting to see these classic franchises make their comeback, and this timing finally puts a solid marker on the calendar after what felt like an eternity in dev limbo.

What's on Deck?

Later in the report, a release schedule — though without specific dates, classic SEGA move — explicitly lists some of the titles we've known are in the works: Virtua Fighter, Crazy Taxi, Jet Set Radio, Golden Axe, and Streets of Rage. The idea that we could be ripping through a new Crazy Taxi within a year or so, or brawling in a fresh Streets of Rage, is incredibly exciting. These aren't just legacy names; they're cornerstone experiences that could easily shake up the gaming landscape if handled correctly.

Beyond the Classics

While "mainstay IPs" could also include active series like Sonic the Hedgehog or Like a Dragon, we believe the four games mentioned are likely a blend. But let's be real, the potential for a fresh Golden Axe or a next-gen Jet Set Radio dropping soon? That's the real game-changer here. After years of anticipation, it genuinely feels like SEGA is finally ready to deliver on its promise to bring these beloved series back into the spotlight. Our take is that this fiscal year will be pivotal for SEGA fans, and we're ready to see what they have cooking.