A futuristic Midway arcade kart with explosive speed and dizzying tracks. Instinctive controls, spectacular jumps and turbocharged multiplayer. Excellent pressure valve.
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Category
Racing4 players7+
Split screen
Description
Futuristic racing cars clash on San Francisco streets with tricks and acrobatics in this Midway game. Published by Midway, released in the United States in September 2000. Futuristic car racing on San Francisco urban circuits, spectacular acrobatics, championship and multiplayer modes. American version.
The NTSC release of San Francisco Rush 2049 is the US version of the Atari/Midway port. The Rush franchise saw no further major console port after this entry.
Better with friends
A super-charged arcade race piling on dizzying jumps, hidden shortcuts and aerial tricks for four fearless drivers. The spice comes as much from driving as from track exploration, where digging up a secret route can upend the pecking order. Spectacular and forgiving, it triggers "did you see that jump?!" on repeat and restarts without a second thought among friends.
Is San Francisco Rush 2049 still worth playing in 2026?
A futuristic arcade racer by Atari Games, San Francisco Rush 2049 banks on spectacular jumps, deployable wings and aerial shortcuts through a stylised city. The Dreamcast version benefits from exemplary fluidity and a particularly successful multiplayer mode. The driving demands precision despite its chaotic look. For anyone who loves arcade racing that does not take itself seriously and favours spectacle, the title remains an excellent surprise to discover or revisit without hesitation today.
