Ivory Tower has confirmed The Crew 2 & Motorfest will get “long-term access” offline. A speical showcase presentation also provides a first look at Motorfest’s upcoming island expansion and cop chase mode.
Since the servers were shut down a few months ago, 2014's The Crew has been unplayable, sparking outrage among the community. Even the single-player campaign is no longer accessible due to the online connection requirement.
After Ubisoft killed The Crew, fans were worried that its sequels would suffer the same fate in the future since The Crew 2 and Motorfest also require online connections. Thankfully, Ubisoft has addressed fans' concerns, confiring that The Crew 2 and Motorfest will receive offline patches.
“We are currently exploring different solutions and can confirm long-term access to both titles.” Beley did not confirm when The Crew 2 and Motorfest will receive offline patches, with more details coming in the “next months.” However, an offline patch for the original Crew game was not mentioned.
This seems tactical in response to Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown’s ongoing server issues. Solar Crown also requires an online connection, but many early adopters of the Gold Edition were unable to get past the main menu or enter races. KT Racing has worked to resolve the issues, but fans are calling on the developer to release an offline patch.
If you have not played The Crew 2 yet, now is a good time to jump in. For a limited time, the open-world racer is on sale for just € 1 / $1 / £0.84 on Steam with a 98% discount, which is an absolute steal.
Starting on November 6, Season 5 will bring a new island to explore set in Maui. At nearly 50% of O’ahu’s size, the large new map will add over 100km² of forests, beaches, and towns, celebrating Maui’s vibrant culture. It can be accessed seamlessly with no loading screens via a new connecting bridge or by sea or air. Best of all, Maui will be added in a free update. Incidentally, Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown will also get a map expansion in December based on TDU2’s Eivissa town in Ibiza.
In addition, Season 5 will also introduce a new playlist, with ‘Made in Japan Volume 2 bringing new neon-lit races, events, and locations, plus new cars and challenges. The Year 2 Pass will also add 13 new premium cars, including the 2022 BMW M5 CS and 1989 Nissan Skyline GT-R R32.
Finally, the Year 2 update will also bring premium PVE content with ‘The Chase Squad.’ This Hot Pursuit-style mode sees players join a police squad chasing down and taking out urban street racers in high-speed pursuits. Chase Squad members will get behind the wheel of custom cop cars such as a Ford Mustang, Porsche 911 GT3 RS, and W Motors Lykan Hypersport.
The Chase Squad will be included in the Year 2 Pass, available on November 6, or part of the refreshed Gold and Ultimate Editions of The Crew Motorfest launching on the same date.
The Crew 2’s post-launch support was commendably comprehensive, with regular updates adding new campaigns, cars, and gameplay improvements years after its initial release. Hopefully, this is a sign that The Crew Motorfest will enjoy similarly dedicated support.
What do you think of Ivory Tower’s Year 2 plans for The Crew Motorfest? Let us know in the comments below or join the discussion in our forum!
Since the servers were shut down a few months ago, 2014's The Crew has been unplayable, sparking outrage among the community. Even the single-player campaign is no longer accessible due to the online connection requirement.
After Ubisoft killed The Crew, fans were worried that its sequels would suffer the same fate in the future since The Crew 2 and Motorfest also require online connections. Thankfully, Ubisoft has addressed fans' concerns, confiring that The Crew 2 and Motorfest will receive offline patches.
The Crew 2 & Motorfest will get “long-term access” offline
“We want to acknowledge that some of you have voiced concerns about the access to The Crew games. Today, we want to express our commitment to the future of The Crew 2 and The Crew Motorfest,” Senior Creative Director and Ivory Tower co-founder Stéphane Beley announced during a presentation showcasing Ivory Tower’s plans for year two of The Crew Motorfest.“We are currently exploring different solutions and can confirm long-term access to both titles.” Beley did not confirm when The Crew 2 and Motorfest will receive offline patches, with more details coming in the “next months.” However, an offline patch for the original Crew game was not mentioned.
This seems tactical in response to Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown’s ongoing server issues. Solar Crown also requires an online connection, but many early adopters of the Gold Edition were unable to get past the main menu or enter races. KT Racing has worked to resolve the issues, but fans are calling on the developer to release an offline patch.
If you have not played The Crew 2 yet, now is a good time to jump in. For a limited time, the open-world racer is on sale for just € 1 / $1 / £0.84 on Steam with a 98% discount, which is an absolute steal.
Year 2 Brings New Island & Cop Chase Mode
The countdown to Solar Crown’s general release this week is nearly over, but there is still much to look forward to in The Crew Motorfest. This month marks The Crew Motorfest’s first anniversary, and to celebrate, Ivory Tower hosted a special showcase presentation unveiling its Year 2 plans for Motorfest.Starting on November 6, Season 5 will bring a new island to explore set in Maui. At nearly 50% of O’ahu’s size, the large new map will add over 100km² of forests, beaches, and towns, celebrating Maui’s vibrant culture. It can be accessed seamlessly with no loading screens via a new connecting bridge or by sea or air. Best of all, Maui will be added in a free update. Incidentally, Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown will also get a map expansion in December based on TDU2’s Eivissa town in Ibiza.
In addition, Season 5 will also introduce a new playlist, with ‘Made in Japan Volume 2 bringing new neon-lit races, events, and locations, plus new cars and challenges. The Year 2 Pass will also add 13 new premium cars, including the 2022 BMW M5 CS and 1989 Nissan Skyline GT-R R32.
Finally, the Year 2 update will also bring premium PVE content with ‘The Chase Squad.’ This Hot Pursuit-style mode sees players join a police squad chasing down and taking out urban street racers in high-speed pursuits. Chase Squad members will get behind the wheel of custom cop cars such as a Ford Mustang, Porsche 911 GT3 RS, and W Motors Lykan Hypersport.
The Chase Squad will be included in the Year 2 Pass, available on November 6, or part of the refreshed Gold and Ultimate Editions of The Crew Motorfest launching on the same date.
The Crew 2’s post-launch support was commendably comprehensive, with regular updates adding new campaigns, cars, and gameplay improvements years after its initial release. Hopefully, this is a sign that The Crew Motorfest will enjoy similarly dedicated support.
What do you think of Ivory Tower’s Year 2 plans for The Crew Motorfest? Let us know in the comments below or join the discussion in our forum!
