The Crew franchise has been through a bizarre year, from provoking a whole game preservation movement after the callous sunsetting of a beloved MMO to bowing to pressure about an offline mode for The Crew 2. But Ubisoft is far from done, as today, it’s announced the arrival of The Crew Motorfest’s fifth season and second year of play. The studio is calling it the “biggest update every released” by Ubisoft Ivory Tower, at least for this IP.
“With the arrival of Season 5 on 6th November, The Crew Motorfest players can explore the new island of Maui for free,” Ubisoft says. “With over nine new areas and biomes, plus more than 470 km of new roads to explore, Maui offers endless opportunities for adventure, competition, and fun. Best of all, it’s seamlessly accessible from O’ahu without any loading time, making travel between islands a pure pleasure for all players.”
The rollout includes the Made in Japan Volume 2 playlist and the Chase Squad playlist – the latter locked to the Year 2 pass, which launches today for around $32 US and boasts 20 new vehicles. Alternatively, Ubisoft is offering new “gold” and “ultimate” editions of the game, both of which include the Year 2 pass.
“Season 5 also introduces significant improvements for the experience of all players, including functional rearview mirrors on New Gen Consoles and PC, for the first time ever on a The Crew game, enhancing situational awareness and providing a better view of competitors and the environment behind. Prestige Tickets, a new currency, allow players to unlock previously missed rewards from the Summit Contests. To add depth to the racing experience, new Grand Race modifiers and sections on Maui make their debut, alongside the addition of the No Collision feature. More modifiers will be incorporated based on player feedback to ensure an engaging experience for everyone.”
The update is available today on PC and console – in fact, the game will also be “part of the first batch of games that will be enhanced for the new PlayStation 5 Pro when the console launches on 7th November.”
