The Crew Motorfest Year 2 & Season 5 Update + Enhanced Visuals for PS5 Pro
Get ready, racers! Ubisoft has announced that The Crew Motorfest Year 2 and Season 5 update—the biggest update yet—will be available on November 6 for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. Revealed during The Crew Showcase 2024, this massive update includes a new island to explore, exciting playlists, enhanced visuals for PlayStation 5 Pro, and a range of improvements to elevate the Motorfest experience. Here’s everything you need to know about what’s coming!
Explore the New Island of Maui
With Season 5, players can now explore the new island of Maui for free, adding a fresh open-world area to the game. Maui brings:
- Nine New Biomes and Areas: Diverse environments to explore, each with unique terrain and scenery.
- Over 470 km of New Roads: Endless driving and racing opportunities across the island, seamlessly accessible from O’ahu without any loading screens.
This expansive new region enhances The Crew Motorfest’s open-world gameplay, offering more adventures and challenges to all players.
New Playlists: Made in Japan Volume 2 & Chase Squad
- Made in Japan Volume 2: A thrilling sequel to the original night street racing playlist, this free update lets players race across O’ahu and Maui against 21 rivals in dynamic, randomly generated races, offering exclusive rewards as they conquer the streets.
- Chase Squad Playlist: Available with the Year 2 Pass, this high-stakes playlist places players in a chase to hunt down street racing rivals across the island. It features custom music tracks by renowned French artist Carpenter Brut, with tracks like Death Racer, capturing the intense atmosphere of the hunt. Complete the playlist to unlock new open-world chases and exclusive vehicles.
Year 2 Pass and Enhanced Editions
The Year 2 Pass unlocks the Chase Squad experience, plus access to 20 additional vehicles throughout the season. Seven exclusive vehicles can be earned through Chase Squad missions, while monthly drops will add 13 new cars to the game, starting with two at launch. The updated Gold and Ultimate Editions of The Crew Motorfest include the Year 2 Pass and additional perks, making it easier than ever for players to access all new content.
Game Enhancements for All Players
Season 5 introduces several improvements for all players:
- Functional Rearview Mirrors: Available on new-gen consoles and PC, enhancing situational awareness for the first time in the franchise.
- Prestige Tickets: A new currency allowing players to redeem rewards they may have missed in past Summit Contests.
- New Grand Race Modifiers and No Collision Feature: Adds variety and depth to racing, with modifiers that will evolve based on player feedback.
A new Bug Reporter tool also debuts, giving players an easy way to track in-game issues and stay informed on game development.
Optimized for PlayStation 5 Pro
With the launch of the PlayStation 5 Pro on November 7, The Crew Motorfest will be among the first games enhanced for the new console. Running at 60 FPS and an average resolution of 1696p, the game leverages PSSR technology to deliver sharper visuals, more on-screen objects, and improved image quality, creating an unprecedented visual experience.
Season 5 of The Crew Motorfest is packed with exciting content, from exploring Maui’s landscapes to taking down rivals in Chase Squad. Get ready to race like never before with enhanced visuals and thrilling new content across all platforms!