Tag: The Crew
Hands On The Crew Motorfest Has Never Looked Better Thanks to the PS5 Pro
The Fast and the Glorious
We’re big fans of The Crew Motorfest here, so we were pleased to see a PS5 Pro Enhanced version announced alongside Sony’s new console. With the Pro finally here, we took to the well worn roads of Hawaii to see if the upgrade was up to much. Ubisoft’s racer was already a looker on the base PS5, but it asked the...
News The Crew Motorfest's Generous PS5, PS4 Update Looks Like an Entire New Game
Live service done right
Here’s an example of live service being executed excellently, then: The Crew Motorfest’s forthcoming Year 2 update almost looks like an entire new game. For existing owners of the acclaimed racer, you’ll get access to a brand new island, inspired by Maui. This effectively doubles the size of the title’s open world,...
News The Crew Motorfest Is Adding an Entire Island for Free Because It's a Ubisoft Game
L'why not?
Say what you will about Ubisoft, it knows how to dish out decent post-release support. There’s only so many articles we can write here at Push Square, so we’ll gloss over some additional news to make our point: For Honor, now over eight years old, is still getting meaningful content updates on PS4. That gives you some kind of...
News The Crew Motorfest Will Be Free from 14th March to 18th March on PS5, PS4
And there's a new Hollywood-themed in-game event
At this point, there’s a pretty good chance Microsoft’s going to port its Forza Horizon franchise to PS5 – but until that day arrives, The Crew Motorfest remains a welcome alternative. And with its third full season of content available now, publisher Ubisoft has announced the title’s...
News The Crew 1 Has Reached the End of the Road, Delisted and Servers Shutting Soon
Crew cut
Yesterday, Ubisoft announced it'd be removing The Crew — the original game in the series — from sale. Indeed, it's now not available on PS Store or any other digital platform. Furthermore, online servers for the open world racer will be switched off come 31st March, 2024. Ubisoft shared the update on its website, along with memories...
News Here's What to Expect if You Spend Extra on The Crew Motorfest for PS5, PS4
Optional additions
While we’re sure many of you will find yourself bristling at the idea of Gold Editions and Ultimate Editions, they’re clearly here to stay. The Crew Motorfest is no different: it has a variety of permutations available for purchase, with the two more expensive options shipping with three-day early access and a bunch of...
News Promising PS5, PS4 Racer The Crew Motorfest Crosses the Development Finishing Line
Gear head
Sony’s systems have become notorious for their lack of legitimately great arcade racers, but The Crew Motorfest could be about to plug the gap. The Ubisoft open world racer – which has clearly been inspired by Forza Horizon – potentially represents the best the genre’s going to get on PS5 and PS4, so it’s exciting to see...
Preview The Crew Motorfest Finally Hands PS5 Some Proper Arcade Racing
A new Horizon for PlayStation racers
The Crew Motorfest races onto PlayStation this September, and recently we were lucky enough to get extensive hands-on time with a PC build of the game. With an expansive Hawaiian archipelago to explore, various racing playlists to drift through, and plenty of sweet new rides to test out, The Crew Motorfest is...
Preview The Crew Motorfest Is Forza Horizon on PS5, and It's Brilliant
A sweet taste of open world racing
If you fell off Ubisoft's The Crew series following its second entry or are too intimidated by its myriad updates, then The Crew Motorfest is the perfect opportunity to jump back in. Taking what worked in The Crew 2 — its big open world and vehicle variety — the third instalment opts for a
News The Crew Motorfest PS5 Footage Is Leaking Ahead of Big Reveal
Highway to hype
Tons of PS5 footage from Ubisoft’s upcoming arcade racer The Crew Motorfest is leaking ahead of Ubisoft’s big livestream next week. The gameplay videos – which we won’t be reposting here for obvious reasons – include one showing over 25 minutes of uninterrupted footage from the release’s latest closed beta, which is...
News The Crew Motorfest Goes Fender-to-Fender with Forza Horizon on PS5, PS4 This Year
Hawaii Five-O
If you’re a PlayStation-only owner, then you’re going to want big things from The Crew Motorfest, officially announced by Ubisoft for PS5 and PS4 earlier today. Due out in 2023, the open world arcade racer will return to the series’ roots, meaning the aquatic and aerial disciplines from its predecessor appear to be out. This time...
News The Crew's Sequel Will Be Officially Announced for PS5 This Week
Right around the hairpin bend
Update: We told you an announcement was imminent, and it looks like it’s coming on 31st January, 2023. The official account for arcade racer The Crew has effectively confirmed that a sequel will be revealed at 9AM PST/5PM GMT, presumably for PS5 (and potentially even PS4 as well). We’ll of course bring you all the...
News The Crew 2 Cleans Up 60fps Resolution on PS5 in New Patch
Vaseline filter removed
There was much excitement for The Crew 2’s long-in-development 60fps update for PS5, but the results fell significantly short of expectations. While the game was stable in Performance Mode on Sony’s new-gen system, the resolution dipped to PS3 era numbers, resulting in some disappointingly washed-out visuals. That’s...
News The Crew 2's Scruffy 60fps PS5 Update Will Improve
Up to speed
The Crew 2’s anticipated 60 frames-per-second update for PS5 turned out to be a bit of a disappointment. While the game definitely plays better at the higher refresh rate, the visuals take a gigantic hit – we’ve got examples in our Hands On article. Fortunately, Ubisoft has acknowledged the issue and has committed to improvements...
Hands On The Crew 2's PS5 Patch Feels Better at 60fps, But There's a Catch
It's stinging our eyes
The Crew 2, due in part to outstanding ongoing support from publisher Ubisoft and developer Ivory Tower, remains relevant four years on from its original release. In fact, you could argue the game is getting better, with the latest season adding events inspired by Formula Drift World Champion Chris Forsberg – it’s...
News The Crew 2 Finally Burns Rubber at 60fps on PS5 This July
Gotta go fast
When it comes to arcade racing games, the PS5 is in seriously short supply. Thank the car gods that The Crew 2 continues to get updated, then – with a 60 frames-per-second patch speeding to Sony’s new-gen console on 6th July. French developer Ivory Tower has remained committed to this title for four years now, and it’s still...
News The Crew 2 Is Getting 60fps Support on PS5, Five Years After Release
Keep rollin', rollin'
Love it or loathe it, Ubisoft does right by its games. The French publisher almost always offers unprecedented support for its software, and The Crew 2 is no exception. Now nearing its fifth (!!!) anniversary, the open world racer is getting an entire year of additional support, which will span three unique seasons of content,...
News The Crew 2 Goes Crazy Taxi in The Contractor Season
Free to play this weekend
Yes, there’s a much better open world racer on the market right now, but for PlayStation players, sadly, The Crew 2 is the best it gets. And credit where credit is due: Ubisoft has continuously updated this game since its launch a couple of years ago, and fostered an impressively active community as a consequence...
News The Crew 2 Keeps on Rolling with Ongoing Support
Crew cut
Say what you will about Ubisoft, but it keeps its games alive for a very long time. The Crew 2 is celebrating its third anniversary, but developer Ivory Tower is not going anywhere, with another season of content ready to release. This will get underway with the US Speed Tour East starting next month, bringing a new set of events spanning...
News The Crew 2 Is Free This Weekend on PS4
Join the crew
Looking for something new to play this Easter weekend? The Crew 2 is completely free on the PlayStation 4 from 9th April through 13th April, with no restrictions or limitations. Should you decide to purchase the multi-disciplined Ubisoft racer at the end of the trial, you’ll be able to continue you where you left off. It’s...
News You Can Play The Crew 2 for Free this Weekend on PS4
Unlock a new car too
Remember The Crew 2? Ubisoft has been continuing to support its open world racer since release back in June, and if you've been on the fence this whole time, here's some good news. From today through to Sunday 16th December, you'll be able to play this expansive racing game for free on PS4. What's more, if you do take part in...
Hands On The Crew 2 PS4 Beta Is Big, Barren, and Boring
Sail away
After spending several hours behind the wheel of The Crew 2's open beta, one warning light kept flashing up on the dashboard: it's too big. The map, a truncated version of the entire United States, is enormous - impressively so - but it's dull as dishwater. One of the major changes to this sequel is the addition of planes and boats, and...
Reminder The Crew 2 Open Beta Begins Today on PS4
Start your engines
The time has come for Ubisoft's open beta test for The Crew 2. Announced during its E3 2018 press conference, the beta starts today on PS4, and you'll be able to muck about in cars, boats, and planes until Monday 25th June. You've been able to download it ahead of time, but if you've yet to install it, the file size weighs in at...
E3 2018 The Crew 2 Is Getting an Open Beta on PS4, Pre-Load Available Now
Start your engines
The Crew 2 got a brand new trailer at Ubisoft's E3 2018 press conference, which you can see above. It's looking pretty decent ahead of its 26th June release date, but the big news is that an open beta will be taking place a little later this month on PS4. The beta will allow you to play the game between the 21st and the 25th...
News Here's 12 Crazy Minutes of Footage for The Crew 2
Transformers
The Crew 2 is shaping up to be far bigger and better than the 2014 original, and one of the biggest factors behind that is the ability to switch between your chosen method of transport at any moment. Just take a look at how utterly bonkers this looks in practice in the video above as a car turns into a plane before your eyes, and then...
News The Crew 2 Goes on a Road Trip from 29th June
Surf and turf
The Crew 2’s multi-discipline campaign will speed to the PlayStation 4 from 29th June, publisher Ubisoft has confirmed. Those of you who pre-order the Motor Edition – which bundles in a nifty license plate, some decals, a steelbook case, a map, and access to the Gold Edition of the game – will be able to play three days earlier...
News Sony Granting Refunds to The Crew 2 PS4 Pre-Orders Following Delay
Emergency brake
According to a report on Kotaku today, Sony will be refunding all PlayStation Store pre-orders of Ubisoft's open-world racer sequel, The Crew 2. This comes as a result of last month's news that several of the publisher's games were being pushed back. The Crew 2 was initially marked for release in March, but was delayed until the
Gamescom 2017 The Crew 2 Goes on a Bumpy Ride from 16th March
Air, land, and sea
The Crew 2 will start its engine on 16th March, publisher Ubisoft has announced. Revealed at E3 2017, the racing game takes the open world format of its predecessor – and adds boats, bikes, and planes into the equation. Pre-order and you’ll nab the Mercedes-AMG C 63 Touring Car 2016 and Harley-Davidson Iron 883 2017 vehicles,...
E3 2017 This Is How The Crew 2's Motorsport Triathlons Work
One way or another
One of the more bemusing announcements of E3 2017: The Crew 2 has boats now – and planes. As strong believers that Jet Moto deserves a reboot, this actually interests us – but how the feck does it all work? Simple, really – it adopts a triathlon format, flinging you from one discipline to the next in an attempt to hold...
News Ubisoft Sequel The Crew 2 Buckles Up on PS4
You know as much as we do
To coincide with Ubisoft’s financial call, the French publisher has dropped the most anticlimactic announcements on its forums. Hand-in-hand with Far Cry 5 – it’s using a nice font, that one – the company has confirmed that The Crew 2 is set to release at some point before 31st March, 2018. So, there’s that...
Gamescom 2015 Ubisoft's Still Trying to Flog The Crew
Publisher overhauling PS4 racer's visuals
We weren't all that enamoured with The Crew when it released on the PlayStation 4 last year, but kudos to Ubisoft, it's not pumping the brakes on the brand just yet. In fact, upcoming expansion Wild Ride is more than just your average DLC pack – it's going to launch alongside a brand new graphics engine...
Review The Crew (PlayStation 4)
Thank you for driving dangerously
If you’ve ever fancied taking a coast-to-coast road trip across America, then you were probably excited by the announcement that Ubisoft's latest driving game The Crew was offering the chance to do just that. Even with its abbreviated version of the USA, the scale of its game world, coupled with the chance to tear...
Video How's the Latest Beta for The Crew Faring on PS4?
Rocky road
Words are overrated. We were going to pen a big lengthy article on The Crew’s most recent PlayStation 4 beta, but that takes time to both write and read. Instead, we figured that we’d show you how we’re getting on with Ubisoft’s latest racer. As you can see, things are going just great. [ Subscribe to our YouTube channel for...
News Do You Want to Play The Crew on PS4 Prior to Launch?
Beta sign up quick
In the aftermath of DriveClub’s well-documented problems, we actually admire Ubisoft for delaying The Crew while it runs one last closed beta. The title had been set to hit the road next month, but following some less than stellar feedback, the company has de
News The Crew Takes Time to Make a Few Additional Recruits
Ambitious racer spending a few extra weeks in the workshop
Ubisoft will be taking a little extra time to tinker with its ambitious open world racing release The Crew, as the title has taken a detour into December. The constantly connected ‘CaRPG’ had originally been set to take to the track on 11th November, but will now hit the road on 2nd...
E3 2014 The Crew Hits the Road from 11th November in North America
Cruisin' USA
Ubisoft’s ambitious open world racer The Crew will take a tour of the United States from 11th November, the French firm confirmed during its E3 2014 media briefing. The publisher revealed the date alongside a moody time lapse trailer, showing the journey from Miami to Los Angeles in approximately 113 seconds. If only real life travel...
News PS4 Racer The Crew Is Going to Drive Away with Your Wallet
Money sink
Ubisoft’s intriguing open world racer The Crew has always sounded ambitious, but we never expected its lofty aims to expand to its monetisation model as well. While the cross-country excursion – which will see you competing across a condensed interpretation of the United States – will release as a full-priced product for the...
