Ubisoft’s U-Turn: Offline Modes Coming to The Crew 2 and The Crew Motorfest

In a surprising move revving up the gaming community, Ubisoft has announced plans to develop offline modes for its popular racing titles, The Crew 2 and The Crew Motorfest. This decision comes hot on the heels of a controversial server shutdown that left fans of the original The Crew game in the dust.

Driving Change in Game Accessibility

The French gaming giant faced criticism when it pulled the plug on The Crew’s servers, rendering the game unplayable even for those who had purchased it. The move sparked outrage, with gamers revving a petition calling for EU intervention to protect player rights.

Ubisoft has taken this feedback to heart. While they haven’t nailed down a specific release date, the company has confirmed that offline modes are in the works for The Crew 2 and Motorfest. This shifts gears towards ensuring players can access core content even if servers go dark in the future.

The Road Ahead for The Crew Motorfest

Alongside this announcement, Ubisoft has unveiled plans for The Crew Motorfest’s second year of support. Players can look forward to:

• New cars to collect and race
• Additional maps to explore
• Fresh competitions to test their skills
• Exciting rewards to unlock

The Crew Motorfest, launched in September 2023, continues to be available on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms.

This move by Ubisoft signals a positive shift in the industry, potentially paving the way for more consumer-friendly practices in game preservation and accessibility. As gamers, we can only hope this trend continues accelerating across the gaming industry.

Source: Ubisoft