The Crew Motorfest looks like a great Forza Horizon title: How to sign up for insider program, expected release date, and more
Ubisoft recently surprised fans of its arcade racing game series, The Crew, with an announcement of The Crew Motorfest, the upcoming new entry in the franchise.
Despite being one of the best open-world arcade racing experiences alongside Need for Speed and Forza Horizon, The Crew never came close to matching the mainstream appeal of its competitors.
However, with the upcoming new title, The Crew Motorfest, it looks like developer Ivory Tower is aiming to finally make its mark among fans of open-world racing games.
In the short gameplay teaser trailer, Ubisoft showcased the game's tropical setting, which feels akin to the Forza Horizon games, with its vibrant color palette and a good mix of on-road and off-road driving. The trailer also comes with a release window for the game alongside the platforms it will be available on.
Additionally, Ubisoft has announced an "insider program," which will allow players who sign up to test the game's beta build and share their feedback with the developers.
The Crew 2, the previous title in the series, is almost five years old at this point, which makes the announcement of The Crew Motorfest all the more natural.
The Crew 2, since its release back in 2018, has received a constant stream of content, both free and paid, to keep players engaged. While the game never reached the heights of its main competitor, Forza Horizon 4, which was released the same year, it was still regarded as one of the best open-world racing games.
With the tropical setting of The Crew Motorfest, it seems Ivory Tower is taking a step in the right direction for the franchise. The game mostly features urban terrain and cityscapes as the primary racing grounds.
The Crew 2 did dabble in off-road racing with dedicated
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