The Crew Motorfest is an online-only open world racing game developed by Ivory Tower and published by Ubisoft. Being the successor of The Crew 2, it is the third game released in the series.
The game released on September 14, 2023 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Amazon Luna. The game was made available on Steam on April 18, 2024, seven months after its initial launch. Active Ubisoft+ subscribers and pre-order owners of the Gold and Ultimate Edition gained 3 days of early access to the game starting September 11, 2023.[1]
The main focus of the game is a festival centered around the automotive world featuring various car cultures and exploring vehicles from eras of the past, present, and future. Unlike the previous two titles in the series, the setting of the game moves away from contiguous United States and is set on the Hawaiian islands of Oahu and Maui. Over 600 vehicles mostly consisting of vehicles from The Crew 2 were available at the game's launch.
The player is guided throughout the events and activites by the festival's representative Malu, the onboard vehicle AI CARA, and other playlists members. The festival concept is further expanded on from Motornation featured in The Crew 2. Various automotive brands and notable people from real life such as Supercar Blondie, Wataru Kato, Donut Media, Hoonigan, Liberty Walk, Red Bull, and more make an appearance in the game in their respective playlists and other content.
The Crew Motorfest is rated ESRB T (Lyrics, Mild Violence, Users Interact), PEGI 12 (Bad Language, Sex), and features in-game purchases.[2][3]
Gameplay[]
Various game elements, features, and modes from the previous games make a return including Fast Fav, FreeDrive, and the availability of boats and planes to use.[4] Players can now use a rewind system that undoes the player's actions in the last 15 seconds before the back on track system is activated. The crew system makes a return and allows up to 2-4 players to join in a crew to partake in FreeDrive and various other activities. Online multiplayer will allow for up to 8 players on the same platform in FreeDrive and support up to 32 players cross-platform in the PVP mode Grand Race.
Main Stage[]
- Main article: The Crew Motorfest/Main Stage
Main stage is a series of progression tracks available to the player. There are a total of 4 different tracks to complete which require usage of vehicles in different events and activities pertaining to the stage's monthly theme.
Events[]
- Main article: The Crew Motorfest/Events
Playlists[]
- Main article: Playlists
A gamemode new to the series called the Playlists offers a category of uniquely vehicle-themed challenges that consists of mooded events and gameplay. A total of 15 playlists will be available upon the game's launch with more playlists being added throughout the game's post launch updates.[5] Some playlists challenges may require a specific vehicle to be owned before it can be activated.
Summit Contest[]
- Main article: Summit Contest
Summit Contest is a player versus environment game mode featured similar to LIVE Summit in The Crew 2, the mode features special weekly themed live summit contests in which players can compete in to earn various rewards.
Demolition Royale[]
- Main article: Demolition Royale
Demolition Royale is a battle royale game mode that sets up 32 players into 6 different crews. The objective is to take out the other crews and be the last remaining crew standing. The event arena available rotate every 30 minutes.
Grand Race[]
- Main article: Grand Race
Grand race is a player versus player game mode that sets up a race event of up to 32 players. Each racer will have to change through 3 different disciplines to complete the race. The disciplines and event route available rotate every 30 minutes.
Side Activites[]
Feats[]
- Main article: Feats
Feats are activities found throughout the map in FreeDrive which players can engage in. Feats range from a variety of activites including speedtraps, shaloms, and more. The mode has been renamed from Skills in The Crew and The Crew 2.
Photo Ops[]
- Main article: The Crew Motorfest/Photo Ops
Photo Ops are a list of tasks that require the player to take photos whilst meeting the set criteria for rewards. Photo Ops utilizes the game's photo mode to allow players to save the pictures they capture.
Challenges[]
Challenges are a set of extra tasks unlocked after finishing a playlist's main events to complete for bucks and revisit XP. Some challenges require the player to own a specific vehicle to complete them.
Vehicles[]
- Main article: The Crew Motorfest/Vehicles
Over 600 vehicles ranging from cars, boats, and planes are featured in The Crew Motorfest. A range of new vehicle types have been added which includes ATVs, UTVs, and a number of electric and concept cars.
Collection Import[]
- Main article: Collection Import
Collection Import is a one-way data transfer system that allows players to import almost any vehicle and vanity they own in The Crew 2 over to The Crew Motorfest.
Year 1 Pass[]
- Main article: The Crew Motorfest/Year 1 Pass
Year 1 Pass is a car pack that comes with 2 exclusive vehicles (Chevrolet Chevelle SS, Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye) along with 25 additional vehicles releasing periodically over the course of 12 months.
Map[]
- Main article: Hawaii
The Crew Motorfest takes place on a scaled-down re-creation of the islands of Oahu and Maui located in the American state of Hawaii in the Pacific Ocean. There are five major regions on Oahu with each of them featuring various towns, landmarks and biomes. Surrounding the island's perimeter are smaller islands predominately in the northern and eastern coastlines.
Achievements[]
- Main article: The Crew Motorfest/Achievements
The Crew Motorfest has an achievement list available on every platform. The 50 achievements on Xbox available are worth 1000 gamerscore and the 33 achievements available on PC (Ubisoft Connect) are worth 4,800 XP.
Soundtrack[]
- Main article: The Crew Motorfest/Soundtrack
The game features over 140 licensed and 25 composed songs with most of them categorized into different radio stations. Each radio station plays music of a specific genre/style.
Preload Details[]
| Platform | Game Editions | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| PC, Playstation | Gold Edition Ultimate Edition |
September 9, 2023 1 am Pacific Time (PT), 4 am Eastern Time (ET), 9 am British Summer Time (BST) |
| Standard Edition | September 11, 2023 4 am Pacific Time (PT), 8 am Eastern Time (ET), 1 pm British Summer Time (BST) | |
| Xbox | Standard Edition Gold Edition Ultimate Edition |
N/A (Already available) |
Post Launch[]
Seasons[]
- Main article: The Crew Motorfest/Season
Seasons, also referred to as updates, are recurring periods in which various content and game modes are added and/or featured in the game.
Edition Releases[]
Limited Edition[]
- Main article: The Crew Motorfest/Limited Edition
The Crew Motorfest Limited Edition is a bundle package of the base game included with the Fitted Jungle Pack. Limited Edition released on September 14, 2023 worldwide.
Special Edition[]
- Main article: The Crew Motorfest/Special Edition
The Crew Motorfest Special Edition is a bundle package of the base game included with the Fitted Rainbow Pack. Special Edition released on September 14, 2023 worldwide.
Deluxe Edition[]
- Main article: The Crew Motorfest/Deluxe Edition
The Crew Motorfest Deluxe Edition is a bundle package of the base game included with the Fitted Ultimate Pack. Deluxe Edition released on November 9, 2023.
Gold Edition[]
- Main article: The Crew Motorfest/Gold Edition
The Crew Motorfest Gold Edition is a bundle package of the base game included with the Year 1 Pass. Gold Edition releases September 11, 2023 for pre-orders and September 14, 2023 worldwide.
Ultimate Edition[]
- Main article: The Crew Motorfest/Ultimate Edition
The Crew Motorfest Ultimate Edition is a bundle package of the base game included with the Year 1 Pass and the Fitted Ultimate Pack. Ultimate Edition released on September 11, 2023 for pre-orders and September 14, 2023 worldwide.
Cross-Gen Bundle[]
- Main article: The Crew Motorfest/Cross-Gen Bundle
The Crew Motorfest Cross-Gen Bundle is a bundle package of the base game available seperately for select eighth and ninth generation consoles. The bundle released on September 11, 2023 for pre-orders (for Gold and Ultimate editions only) and September 14, 2023 worldwide. The Cross-Gen Bundle is available for Gold and Ultimate editions.
Downloadable Content[]
- Main article: The Crew Motorfest/Downloadable Content
The Crew Motorfest has various downloadable content available which includes mostly car and content packs.
Pre-Release[]
- Main article: The Crew Motorfest/Pre-Release
Reception[]
The Crew Motorfest received generally favourable reviews overall with Metacritic giving the game a score of 75 and its average user rating of 7.8. IGN rated the game a 7 with their community rating the game an 8 overall from 50 users. PC Gamer gave the game a 78 rating score and Opencritic rating it a 76%.
Awards[]
| Year | Awards Host/Ceremony | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Game Awards | Best Sports/Racing Game | Nominated[6] |
| 2024 | Pégases 2024 | Best Game As-A-Service/Meilleur service d’exploitation | Won[7] |
Systems[]
PC[]
Requirements[]
| Component | Minimum (1080p, 30 FPS, Low Preset) |
Recommended (1080p, 60 FPS, High Preset) |
Recommended (1440p [2K], 60 FPS, Ultra Preset) |
Recommended (2160p [4K], 60 FPS, High Preset) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-4460 AMD Ryzen 5 1400 |
Intel Core i5-8400 AMD Ryzen 7 2400X |
Intel Core i5-10600K AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
Intel Core i5-11600K AMD Ryzen 5 3600X |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB AMD Radeon RX 480 8GB |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 8GB |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 8GB AMD Radeon RX 6700XT 12GB |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 24GB AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT 20GB |
| Memory | 8 GB (Dual-channel setup) | 16 GB (Dual-channel setup) | ||
| Disk Space | 40 GB minimum available (SSD recommended) | |||
| OS | Windows 10 (64 bit only) | |||
| Network | Internet connection required | |||
Supported Controllers/Peripherals[]
| Controller/Peripheral(s) | Type |
|---|---|
| Fanatec ClubSport Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Fanatec ClubSport Pedals | Pedals |
| Fanatec ClubSport Pedals V3 | Pedals |
| Fanatec ClubSport Shifter | Shifter |
| Fanatec ClubSport Wheel Base V2 Servo | Wheel Base |
| Fanatec ClubSport Wheel Base V2.5 | Wheel Base |
| Fanatec CSL DD | Wheel Base |
| Fanatec CSL Elite Wheel Base | Wheel Base |
| Fanatec CSL Pedals | Pedals |
| Fanatec DD1 | Wheel Base |
| Fanatec DD2 | Wheel Base |
| Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro Wheel Base | Wheel Base |
| Hori Onyx PS4 | Gamepad |
| Leo Bodnar Pedals Adapter for Logitech | Pedals |
| Leo Bodnar Shifter Adapter for Logitech | Shifter |
| Logitech Extreme 3D Pro | Joystick |
| Logitech G X52 Hotas | Joystick |
| Logitech G27 | Wheel Set |
| Logitech G29 | Wheel Set |
| Logitech G920 | Wheel Set |
| Logitech G923 PS4 | Wheel Set |
| Logitech G923 Xbox | Wheel Set |
| Logitech Racing PRO Pedals | Pedals |
| Logitech Racing PRO Sony | Wheel Set |
| Logitech Racing PRO Xbox | Wheel Set |
| Thrustmaster T818 | Wheel Set |
| Thrustmaster Hotas Warthog™ Flight Stick | Joystick |
| Thrustmaster Hotas Warthog™ Dual Throttle | Throttle |
| Thrustmaster T.16000M | Joystick |
| Thrustmaster T.Flight Hotas 4 | Joystick |
| Thrustmaster T.Flight Hotas One | Joystick |
| Thrustmaster T.Flight Hotas X | Joystick |
| Thrustmaster T.Flight Rudder Pedals | Pedals |
| Thrustmaster T128 Playstation | Wheel Set |
| Thrustmaster T128 Xbox | Wheel Set |
| Thrustmaster T150 | Wheel Set |
| Thrustmaster T-248 PS | Wheel Set |
| Thrustmaster T-248 Xbox | Wheel Set |
| Thrustmaster T300 RS | Wheel Set |
| Thrustmaster T3PA Add-On | Pedals |
| Thrustmaster T3PA Pro Add-On | Pedals |
| Thrustmaster T3PM | Pedals |
| Thrustmaster T500 RS | Wheel Set |
| Thrustmaster T80 | Wheel Set |
| Thrustmaster T80 Ferrari 488GTB Edition | Wheel Set |
| Thrustmaster TCA Quadrant Airbus Edition | Throttle |
| Thrustmaster TCA Sidestick Airbus | Joystick |
| Thrustmaster T-GT | Wheel Set |
| Thrustmaster T-GT 2 | Wheel Set |
| Thrustmaster TH8A Shifter Add-On | Shifter |
| Thrustmaster TH8 RS Shifter | Shifter |
| Thrustmaster TMX | Wheel Set |
| Thrustmaster TS-PC | Wheel Set |
| Thrustmaster TSS Sparco Mod+ | Shifter |
| Thrustmaster TS-XW | Wheel Set |
| Thrustmaster TWCS Throttle | Throttle |
| Thrustmaster TX | Wheel Set |
Accessibility[]
| Languages | Interface | Audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English (UK/US) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| French | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| German | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Italian | Yes | No | Yes |
| Spanish (Spain) | Yes | No | Yes |
| Polish | Yes | No | Yes |
| Portuguese (Brazil) | Yes | No | Yes |
| Chinese (Simp.) | Yes | No | Yes |
| Chinese (Trad.) | Yes | No | Yes |
| Russian | Yes | No | Yes |
| Japanese | Yes | No | Yes |
PlayStation[]
Requirements[]
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Internet connection required | |
Supported Controllers[]
PlayStation 4[]
| Controller/Peripheral(s) | Type |
|---|---|
| Fanatec ClubSport Wheel Base V2.5 | Wheel Base |
| Fanatec CSL DD | Wheel Base |
| Fanatec CSL Elite Wheel Base | Wheel Base |
| Fanatec DD1 | Wheel Base |
| Fanatec DD2 | Wheel Base |
| Hori Onyx PS4 | Gamepad |
| Logitech G29 | Wheel Set |
| Logitech G923 PS4 | Wheel Set |
| Logitech Racing PRO Sony | Wheel Set |
| Thrustmaster BT-LED Display | Other |
| Thrustmaster eSwap Pro Controller | Gamepad |
| Thrustmaster T128 Playstation | Wheel Set |
| Thrustmaster T150 | Wheel Set |
| Thrustmaster T-248 PS | Wheel Set |
| Thrustmaster T300 RS | Wheel Set |
| Thrustmaster T500 RS | Wheel Set |
| Thrustmaster T80 | Wheel Set |
| Thrustmaster T80 Ferrari 488GTB Edition | Wheel Set |
| Thrustmaster T-GT | Wheel Set |
| Thrustmaster T-GT 2 | Wheel Set |
| Thrustmaster TH8A Shifter Add-On | Shifter |
| Thrustmaster TH8 RS Shifter | Shifter |
| Thrustmaster TSS Sparco Mod+ | Shifter |
PlayStation 5[]
| Controller/Peripheral(s) | Type |
|---|---|
| Fanatec ClubSport Wheel Base V2.5 | Wheel Base |
| Fanatec CSL DD | Wheel Base |
| Fanatec CSL Elite Wheel Base | Wheel Base |
| Fanatec DD1 | Wheel Base |
| Fanatec DD2 | Wheel Base |
| Logitech G29 | Wheel Set |
| Logitech G923 PS4 | Wheel Set |
| Logitech Racing PRO Sony | Wheel Set |
| Thrustmaster T128 Playstation | Wheel Set |
| Thrustmaster T150 | Wheel Set |
| Thrustmaster T-248 PS | Wheel Set |
| Thrustmaster T300 RS | Wheel Set |
| Thrustmaster T80 | Wheel Set |
| Thrustmaster T80 Ferrari 488GTB Edition | Wheel Set |
| Thrustmaster T-GT | Wheel Set |
| Thrustmaster T-GT 2 | Wheel Set |
Xbox[]
The Crew Motorfest is "Optimized for Xbox Series X/S" certified and can be played in 4K Ultra HD (Xbox Series X/S only).[8]
Requirements[]
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | x64 | |
| Network | Internet connection required | |
Supported Controllers/Peripherals[]
This list applies to Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S
| Controller/Peripheral(s) | Type |
|---|---|
| Fanatec ClubSport Wheel Base V2 Servo | Wheel Base |
| Fanatec ClubSport Wheel Base V2.5 | Wheel Base |
| Fanatec CSL DD | Wheel Base |
| Fanatec CSL Elite Wheel Base | Wheel Base |
| Fanatec DD1 | Wheel Base |
| Fanatec DD2 | Wheel Base |
| Logitech G920 | Wheel Set |
| Logitech G923 Xbox | Wheel Set |
| Logitech Racing PRO Xbox | Wheel Set |
| Thrustmaster T128 Xbox | Wheel Set |
| Thrustmaster T-248 Xbox | Wheel Set |
| Thrustmaster TMX | Wheel Set |
| Thrustmaster TS-XW | Wheel Set |
| Thrustmaster TWCS Throttle | Throttle |
| Thrustmaster TX | Wheel Set |
Accessibility[]
| Languages | Audio | Interface | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | No | Yes | Yes |
| English (UK) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| English (US) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chinese (Simp.) | No | Yes | Yes |
| Chinese (Trad.) | No | Yes | Yes |
| French | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| German | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Italian | No | Yes | Yes |
| Japanese | No | Yes | Yes |
| Korean | No | Yes | Yes |
| Polish | No | Yes | Yes |
| Portuguese (Brazil) | No | Yes | Yes |
| Russian | No | Yes | Yes |
| Spanish (Spain) | No | Yes | Yes |
Media[]
Images[]
Videos[]
Trivia[]
- The Crew Motorfest was developed under the codename "Orlando".
- It is often erroneously believed that The Crew Motorfest is to be a DLC for The Crew 2 since originally it was intended to be.
- The game was originally set to release under the name The Crew Motorcamp.[9]
- In the game's introduction cinematic sequence, Malu is seen spray painting the names "Black Lotus, The GForce, Elongo, and Salman" which are members of the moderation team in The Crew Community Discord server.
Links[]
References[]
- ↑ Buy The Crew™ Motorfest | Ubisoft (US)
- ↑ The Crew Motorfest | Pegi Public Site
- ↑ The Crew Motorfest - ESRB
- ↑ Ubisoft Reveals The Crew Motorfest, Heads to Hawaii - IGN
- ↑ The Crew™ Motorfest | Ubisoft (US)
- ↑ Best Sports / Racing | Nominees | The Game Awards
- ↑ Édition 2024 | Académie des Arts et Techniques du Jeu Vidéo (academiejeuvideo.org)
- ↑ Buy The Crew Motorfest | Xbox (US)
- ↑ The Crew Motorfest did indeed start life as DLC, previously called 'Motorcamp' | Traxion