
This game is rated ESRB: Everyone for Animated Violence.
Released in 2000 for PC, Midtown Madness 2 is an open-world racing game developed by Angel Studios — later known as Rockstar San Diego — and published by Microsoft. A sequel to the original Midtown Madness, it allows players to drive a variety of vehicles through detailed recreations of two real-world cities: London and San Francisco. Rather than confining races to fixed tracks, the game emphasizes free-roaming exploration of its urban environments alongside more structured racing modes. The shift between two distinct metropolitan settings gives the game considerable variety, with each city offering its own street layouts and landmarks. Sitting at the intersection of arcade racing and driving simulation, Midtown Madness 2 expands on its predecessor's formula with new locations and vehicles while retaining the open-city approach that distinguished the series from conventional racing titles of the era.