San Francisco Rush 2049 Dreamcast box art

Sega Dreamcast · Racing

San Francisco Rush 2049

Deep cut

SystemSega Dreamcast
Released2000 (originally 1999)
GenreRacing
DeveloperAtari Games
PublisherMidway Games
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesRush
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

San Francisco Rush 2049 is a racing game released in 2000 for the Sega Dreamcast, developed by Atari Games and published by Midway Games. This Dreamcast release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1999.

It came out in the Dreamcast's second year on the market. Other notable Dreamcast releases from 2000 include Jet Set Radio, Sonic Shuffle and Skies of Arcadia.

It is part of the Rush series. The series also appears on other systems with Rush 2: Extreme Racing USA (N64) and San Francisco Rush: Extreme Racing (PS1). Atari Games also made Paperboy and Gauntlet Legends for the Dreamcast.

San Francisco Rush 2049 supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the Dreamcast hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps

What playing San Francisco Rush 2049 is like

Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.

Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.

San Francisco Rush 2049 gameplay screenshot on Dreamcast
In-game screenshot (Dreamcast)

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Playing Dreamcast games today

Dreamcast games still feel inventive and colorful, and many have been re-released on later platforms. The console also has a remarkably active homebrew scene for a system that left shelves so long ago.

San Francisco Rush 2049 FAQ

When did San Francisco Rush 2049 come out on the Dreamcast?

San Francisco Rush 2049 was released for the Sega Dreamcast in 2000; the original game dates back to 1999.

Who made San Francisco Rush 2049?

It was developed by Atari Games and published by Midway Games.

Is San Francisco Rush 2049 multiplayer?

Yes. San Francisco Rush 2049 supports up to 2 players.

How long does San Francisco Rush 2049 take to play?

As a racing game, San Francisco Rush 2049 typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about San Francisco Rush 2049 on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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