San Francisco Rush 2049 is the third installment in the Rush series, released for Sega Dreamcast. Set in a futuristic version of San Francisco, it introduces arcade-style physics and a unique gliding mechanism allowing cars to extend wings midair. With six race tracks, multiple arenas for stunts and battles, and a focus on creative shortcuts, it offers both single-player and multiplayer experiences, supported by a techno soundtrack.
San Francisco Rush 2049 is the third game in the Rush series, sequel to San Francisco Rush and Rush 2: Extreme Racing USA.
The game features a futuristic representation of San Francisco and an arcade-style physics engine. It also features a multiplayer mode for up to four players and Rumble Pak support on the Nintendo 64 port. A major difference in game play compared to predecessors in the series is the ability to extend wings from the cars in midair and glide. As with previous titles in the franchise, Rush 2049 features a stunt mode in which the player scores points for complex mid-air maneuvers and successful landings. There is also a multiplayer deathmatch battle mode. There are six race tracks, four stunt arenas, eight battle arenas, and one unlockable obstacle course named The Gauntlet. The single player race mode places emphasis on outlandish and death-defying shortcuts in each track. The game has a soundtrack mostly comprising techno music.