{"id":1942312,"date":"2026-05-13T07:39:32","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T04:39:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1942312"},"modified":"2026-05-13T07:39:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T04:39:32","slug":"sega-has-cancelled-its-super-game-and-will-instead-revive-classic-franchises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1942312","title":{"rendered":"SEGA Has Cancelled Its \u201cSuper Game\u201d And Will Instead Revive Classic Franchises"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F05%2F13%2Ftwsega-cancels-super-game-revives-classic-franchises.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-post-body col\">\n<div class=\"row post-body\">\n<aside class=\"post-body-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-upper\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category d-none d-lg-block\">\n<p>    Gaming\n                                                                                                    <\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-published d-none d-lg-block\"><time>May 13, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<ul class=\"post-body-sidebar-hype-comments-container list-unstyled d-none d-lg-block\">\n<li><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             743<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-sm-inline text\">Comments<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-author d-none d-lg-block\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Sources<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\"><span>3<\/span><span>Articles<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider d-none 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\">Stanislav Kogiku\/Sopa Images\/Lightrocket Via Getty Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Gaming<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>May 13, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             743<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>SEGA officially cancelled its multi-year \u201cSuper Game\u201d project, originally slated for a March 2026 release, according to the brand\u2019s latest fiscal year financial report<\/li>\n<li>The decision followed the underperformance of live-service titles like Sonic Rumble Party and struggles with Rovio, triggering a massive strategic pivot away from the free-to-play model<\/li>\n<li>Development resources are now shifting toward full-game releases for mainstay IPs, with about 100 staff members reassigned to incoming reboots of cult classics including Virtua Fighter, Crazy Taxi, and Golden Axe<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The dream of SEGA launching a sprawling, infinite online universe is officially dead. Following a prolonged five-year development cycle, the legendary Japanese publisher confirmed the termination of its enigmatic \u201cSuper Game\u201d initiative. First teased back in 2022 as a revolutionary Games-as-a-Service (GaaS) platform\u2014which briefly flirted with the idea of integrating NFTs\u2014the project missed its anticipated March 2026 launch window and has now been entirely scrapped. The revelation surfaced in the company\u2019s latest fiscal year presentation, signaling a drastic reset in how the brand approaches the modern gaming landscape.<\/p>\n<p>This aggressive pivot stems directly from the harsh realities of the current live-service market. A recent internal review highlighted the underperformance of recent mobile and free-to-play titles, notably Sonic Rumble Party. Compounding the issue were financial hurdles involving Rovio, the <em>Angry Birds<\/em> developer that SEGA acquired, which is now facing corporate restructuring. Realizing the GaaS bubble has burst, SEGA made the calculated decision to cut its losses on the unreleased mega-project rather than bleed further capital into a highly saturated space.\n<\/p>\n<p>The silver lining for hardcore fans is a massive reinvestment in the cultural cornerstones that built the brand\u2019s legacy. Approximately 100 developers previously locked into the free-to-play trenches are being reallocated to premium, full-game development. The updated pipeline is stacked with heavy hitters and cult favorites. Players can expect long-awaited revivals of arcade titans like <em>Crazy Taxi, Golden Axe, Jet Set Radio<\/em>, and <em>Streets of Rage<\/em>, alongside an unannounced <em>Virtua Fighter<\/em> project. The slate also promises exciting drops like <em>Persona 4 Revival<\/em> and new entries in the <em>Total War<\/em> and <em>Alien Isolation<\/em> franchises.\n<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the console space, SEGA is doubling down on its transmedia footprint, aiming to dominate the box office and streaming platforms. Capitalizing on the blockbuster success of the blue blur, <em>Sonic the Hedgehog 4<\/em> is officially locked in for a March 2027 theatrical release. The multimedia offensive doesn\u2019t stop there, with animated adaptations of <em>Shinobi, OutRun, Magic Knight Rayearth<\/em>, and <em>The House of the Dead<\/em> currently in production. By returning to its roots and leveraging iconic properties across both gaming and cinema, the publisher is banking heavily on nostalgia to drive its next cultural era.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<section class=\"post-widget-sources\">\n<header>\n<h4>Sources<\/h4>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"sources-grid\">\n<div class=\"source-item\">\n<p class=\"source-name\"><span>segasammy.co.jp<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-item\">\n<p class=\"source-name\"><span>siliconera.com<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6721842\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>New Arrivals From HBX: thisisneverthat\u00ae\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6721931\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>David Beckham Is Officially The First British Billionaire Sportsman\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6722074\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Over 1.1 Million Drivers Are Already Blazing Through \u2018Forza Horizon 6\u2019\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>SEGA officially cancelled its multi-year \u201cSuper Game\u201d project, originally slated for a March 2026 release, according to the brand\u2019s latest fiscal year financial report<\/li>\n<li>The decision followed the underperformance of live-service titles like Sonic Rumble Party and struggles with Rovio, triggering a massive strategic pivot away from the free-to-play model<\/li>\n<li>Development resources are now shifting toward full-game releases for mainstay IPs, with about 100 staff members reassigned to incoming reboots of cult classics including Virtua Fighter, Crazy Taxi, and Golden Axe<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The dream of SEGA launching a sprawling, infinite online universe is officially dead. Following a prolonged five-year development cycle, the legendary Japanese publisher confirmed the termination of its enigmatic \u201cSuper Game\u201d initiative. First teased back in 2022 as a revolutionary Games-as-a-Service (GaaS) platform\u2014which briefly flirted with the idea of integrating NFTs\u2014the project missed its anticipated March 2026 launch window and has now been entirely scrapped. The revelation surfaced in the company\u2019s latest fiscal year presentation, signaling a drastic reset in how the brand approaches the modern gaming landscape.<\/p>\n<p>This aggressive pivot stems directly from the harsh realities of the current live-service market. A recent internal review highlighted the underperformance of recent mobile and free-to-play titles, notably Sonic Rumble Party. Compounding the issue were financial hurdles involving Rovio, the <em>Angry Birds<\/em> developer that SEGA acquired, which is now facing corporate restructuring. Realizing the GaaS bubble has burst, SEGA made the calculated decision to cut its losses on the unreleased mega-project rather than bleed further capital into a highly saturated space.\n<\/p>\n<p>The silver lining for hardcore fans is a massive reinvestment in the cultural cornerstones that built the brand\u2019s legacy. Approximately 100 developers previously locked into the free-to-play trenches are being reallocated to premium, full-game development. The updated pipeline is stacked with heavy hitters and cult favorites. Players can expect long-awaited revivals of arcade titans like <em>Crazy Taxi, Golden Axe, Jet Set Radio<\/em>, and <em>Streets of Rage<\/em>, alongside an unannounced <em>Virtua Fighter<\/em> project. The slate also promises exciting drops like <em>Persona 4 Revival<\/em> and new entries in the <em>Total War<\/em> and <em>Alien Isolation<\/em> franchises.\n<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the console space, SEGA is doubling down on its transmedia footprint, aiming to dominate the box office and streaming platforms. Capitalizing on the blockbuster success of the blue blur, <em>Sonic the Hedgehog 4<\/em> is officially locked in for a March 2027 theatrical release. The multimedia offensive doesn\u2019t stop there, with animated adaptations of <em>Shinobi, OutRun, Magic Knight Rayearth<\/em>, and <em>The House of the Dead<\/em> currently in production. By returning to its roots and leveraging iconic properties across both gaming and cinema, the publisher is banking heavily on nostalgia to drive its next cultural era.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<section class=\"post-widget-sources\">\n<header>\n<h4>Sources<\/h4>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"sources-grid\">\n<div class=\"source-item\">\n<p class=\"source-name\"><span>segasammy.co.jp<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-item\">\n<p class=\"source-name\"><span>siliconera.com<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6721842\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>New Arrivals From HBX: thisisneverthat\u00ae\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6721931\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>David Beckham Is Officially The First British Billionaire Sportsman\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6722074\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Over 1.1 Million Drivers Are Already Blazing Through \u2018Forza Horizon 6\u2019\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>SEGA officially cancelled its multi-year \u201cSuper Game\u201d project, originally slated for a March 2026 release, according to the brand\u2019s latest fiscal year financial report<\/li>\n<li>The decision followed the underperformance of live-service titles like Sonic Rumble Party and struggles with Rovio, triggering a massive strategic pivot away from the free-to-play model<\/li>\n<li>Development resources are now shifting toward full-game releases for mainstay IPs, with about 100 staff members reassigned to incoming reboots of cult classics including Virtua Fighter, Crazy Taxi, and Golden Axe<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The dream of SEGA launching a sprawling, infinite online universe is officially dead. Following a prolonged five-year development cycle, the legendary Japanese publisher confirmed the termination of its enigmatic \u201cSuper Game\u201d initiative. First teased back in 2022 as a revolutionary Games-as-a-Service (GaaS) platform\u2014which briefly flirted with the idea of integrating NFTs\u2014the project missed its anticipated March 2026 launch window and has now been entirely scrapped. The revelation surfaced in the company\u2019s latest fiscal year presentation, signaling a drastic reset in how the brand approaches the modern gaming landscape.<\/p>\n<p>This aggressive pivot stems directly from the harsh realities of the current live-service market. A recent internal review highlighted the underperformance of recent mobile and free-to-play titles, notably Sonic Rumble Party. Compounding the issue were financial hurdles involving Rovio, the <em>Angry Birds<\/em> developer that SEGA acquired, which is now facing corporate restructuring. Realizing the GaaS bubble has burst, SEGA made the calculated decision to cut its losses on the unreleased mega-project rather than bleed further capital into a highly saturated space.\n<\/p>\n<p>The silver lining for hardcore fans is a massive reinvestment in the cultural cornerstones that built the brand\u2019s legacy. Approximately 100 developers previously locked into the free-to-play trenches are being reallocated to premium, full-game development. The updated pipeline is stacked with heavy hitters and cult favorites. Players can expect long-awaited revivals of arcade titans like <em>Crazy Taxi, Golden Axe, Jet Set Radio<\/em>, and <em>Streets of Rage<\/em>, alongside an unannounced <em>Virtua Fighter<\/em> project. The slate also promises exciting drops like <em>Persona 4 Revival<\/em> and new entries in the <em>Total War<\/em> and <em>Alien Isolation<\/em> franchises.\n<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the console space, SEGA is doubling down on its transmedia footprint, aiming to dominate the box office and streaming platforms. Capitalizing on the blockbuster success of the blue blur, <em>Sonic the Hedgehog 4<\/em> is officially locked in for a March 2027 theatrical release. The multimedia offensive doesn\u2019t stop there, with animated adaptations of <em>Shinobi, OutRun, Magic Knight Rayearth<\/em>, and <em>The House of the Dead<\/em> currently in production. By returning to its roots and leveraging iconic properties across both gaming and cinema, the publisher is banking heavily on nostalgia to drive its next cultural era.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<section class=\"post-widget-sources\">\n<header>\n<h4>Sources<\/h4>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"sources-grid\">\n<div class=\"source-item\">\n<p class=\"source-name\"><span>segasammy.co.jp<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-item\">\n<p class=\"source-name\"><span>siliconera.com<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6721842\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>New Arrivals From HBX: thisisneverthat\u00ae\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6721931\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>David Beckham Is Officially The First British Billionaire Sportsman\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6722074\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Over 1.1 Million Drivers Are Already Blazing Through \u2018Forza Horizon 6\u2019\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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Following a prolonged five-year development cycle, the legendary Japanese publisher confirmed the termination of its enigmatic \u201cSuper Game\u201d initiative. First teased back in 2022 as a revolutionary Games-as-a-Service (GaaS) platform\u2014which briefly flirted with the idea of integrating NFTs\u2014the project missed its anticipated March 2026 launch window and has now been entirely scrapped. The revelation surfaced in the company\u2019s latest fiscal year presentation, signaling a drastic reset in how the brand approaches the modern gaming landscape.<\/p>\n<p>This aggressive pivot stems directly from the harsh realities of the current live-service market. A recent internal review highlighted the underperformance of recent mobile and free-to-play titles, notably Sonic Rumble Party. Compounding the issue were financial hurdles involving Rovio, the <em>Angry Birds<\/em> developer that SEGA acquired, which is now facing corporate restructuring. Realizing the GaaS bubble has burst, SEGA made the calculated decision to cut its losses on the unreleased mega-project rather than bleed further capital into a highly saturated space.\n<\/p>\n<p>The silver lining for hardcore fans is a massive reinvestment in the cultural cornerstones that built the brand\u2019s legacy. Approximately 100 developers previously locked into the free-to-play trenches are being reallocated to premium, full-game development. The updated pipeline is stacked with heavy hitters and cult favorites. Players can expect long-awaited revivals of arcade titans like <em>Crazy Taxi, Golden Axe, Jet Set Radio<\/em>, and <em>Streets of Rage<\/em>, alongside an unannounced <em>Virtua Fighter<\/em> project. The slate also promises exciting drops like <em>Persona 4 Revival<\/em> and new entries in the <em>Total War<\/em> and <em>Alien Isolation<\/em> franchises.\n<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the console space, SEGA is doubling down on its transmedia footprint, aiming to dominate the box office and streaming platforms. Capitalizing on the blockbuster success of the blue blur, <em>Sonic the Hedgehog 4<\/em> is officially locked in for a March 2027 theatrical release. The multimedia offensive doesn\u2019t stop there, with animated adaptations of <em>Shinobi, OutRun, Magic Knight Rayearth<\/em>, and <em>The House of the Dead<\/em> currently in production. By returning to its roots and leveraging iconic properties across both gaming and cinema, the publisher is banking heavily on nostalgia to drive its next cultural era.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Sources<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\"><span>3<\/span><span>Articles<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    SegaRovioCrazy TaxiVirtua FighterGolden Axe\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article class=\"source-item\">\n<header class=\"source-name\"><span>segasammy.co.jp<\/span><\/header>\n<h4>Presentation\uff5cIR Library\uff5cInvestor Relations\uff5cSEGA SAMMY HOLDINGS<\/h4>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"source-item\">\n<header class=\"source-name\"><span>siliconera.com<\/span><\/header>\n<h4>Sega GaaS, Online Super Game Canceled &#8211; Siliconera<\/h4>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"source-item\">\n<header class=\"source-name\"><span>shacknews.com<\/span><\/header>\n<h4>Evening Reading &#8211; May 24, 2024 | Shacknews<\/h4>\n<\/article>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/hypebeast.com\/2026\/5\/sega-cancels-super-game-revives-classic-franchises&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F05%2F13%2Ftwsega-cancels-super-game-revives-classic-franchises.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;] Gaming May 13, 2026 743 Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Sources 3Articles Share this article Stanislav Kogiku\/Sopa Images\/Lightrocket Via Getty Images Gaming May 13, 2026 743 Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Summary SEGA officially cancelled its multi-year \u201cSuper Game\u201d project, originally slated for a March 2026 release, according to the brand\u2019s latest fiscal year [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,39],"class_list":["post-1942312","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-hypebeast-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1942312","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1942312"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1942312\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1942312"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1942312"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1942312"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}