The Crew MotorFest

The Crew MotorFest, developed by Ubisoft Ivory Tower, is the latest addition to the open-world racing game franchise, serving as a sequel to The Crew 2 and the third entry in the series.

The game boasts both single-player and multiplayer game modes and offers a fun and engaging racing experience in a new setting.



Overview

Compared to its predecessors, The Crew MotorFest game features improved gameplay mechanics, superior textures, and a new setting on the Hawaiian island of O'ahu.



Players can race through the city streets of Honolulu, explore the lush rainforest, drift along curvy mountain roads, and even relax on the sunny beach.

The festival offers a variety of tailor-made races, themed events, and unique challenges to help players fulfill their ultimate action driving bucket list.

The game is available on multiple platforms, including Windows PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Amazon Luna.

While the game is open-world and festival-based, much like Forza Horizon 5, it retains core gameplay features from previous entries in the series, such as a single-player campaign and options for multiplayer racing.

The player character participates in a festival on the island, building a reputation for racing excellence in various disciplines.



One unique aspect of The Crew MotorFest is its inclusion of planes and boats, providing players with additional modes of transportation.

The Hawaiian setting and open-world mechanics offer plenty to keep players entertained, making it a nice alternative to Forza Horizon.

The game boasts impressive textures and graphics, but it is important to note that O'ahu is not recreated on a 1:1 basis and lacks some of the originality found in The Crew 1 and 2.



Key Features

Open-World Hawaii: Explore O‘ahu and Maui with roads, cities, beaches, tracks, and off-road routes.

Playlists: Themed racing campaigns based on street racing, Japanese cars, classic vehicles, off-road, drift, and more.

Large Vehicle Collection: Collect and customize hundreds of cars, bikes, boats, planes, and specialty vehicles.

Live Events: Join Grand Race, Demolition Royale, Summit Clash, and rotating weekly activities.

Car Customization: Tune visuals, liveries, parts, vanity items, and performance upgrades.

Multiplayer Racing: Compete with friends or other players in online events and large races.

Photo and Free Roam: Cruise, explore, take screenshots, and enjoy the map at your own pace.

How to Play

1. Start with the tutorial race to learn basic driving.
2. Choose your first playlist based on the racing style you prefer.
3. Complete playlist events to unlock rewards and progress.
4. Use earned credits to buy new vehicles.
5. Upgrade your favorite cars with performance parts.
6. Customize your vehicle’s look, paint, and vanity items.
7. Try Grand Race for large online racing events.
8. Join weekly challenges to earn more rewards.
9. Explore the map freely between races.
10. Replay events to improve times and collect more rewards.

FAQs

Is The Crew Motorfest a racing simulator?
No. It is mostly an arcade racing game with accessible handling, fast action, and stylish presentation.

Can I play The Crew Motorfest solo?
Yes. Many playlists and events can be enjoyed solo, but the game is strongest when mixed with online events and live activities.

Does it require an Ubisoft account?
Yes. A Ubisoft account is required for PC play.

Is the game good with a controller?
Yes. A controller is recommended for most players because the handling is fast and arcade-focused.

Does it have a free trial?
Yes. The game currently offers a 5-hour free trial/demo on PC from Steam.

Alternatives

Forza Horizon 6 - A polished open-world racing game with Mexico setting and excellent car variety.

Assetto Corsa - A more realistic racing simulator for serious GT racing fans.

Pricing

Download The Crew Motorfest Free - Demo, from Steam.

• The Crew Motorfest Standard Edition - $69.99 regular price, currently $13.99 during promotion.
• The Crew Motorfest Deluxe Edition - $79.99 regular price, currently $15.99 during promotion.
• The Crew Motorfest Ultimate Year 2 Edition - $99.99 regular price, currently $29.99 during promotion.
• The Crew Motorfest Ultimate Year 3 Edition - $119.99 regular price, currently $47.99 during promotion.
• The Crew Motorfest Year 3 Pass - $29.99 regular price.
  

System Requirements

• OS: Windows 11/10 64-bit
• Processor: Intel Core i7-8700K 3.6 GHz, AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 3.2 GHz
• Memory: 8 GB RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080Ti or AMD Radeon RX-5700

PROS

• Beautiful Hawaiian open world.
• Huge vehicle variety.
• Fun arcade handling.
• Strong car audio design.
• Many themed playlists.
• Good multiplayer race energy.
• Frequent live activities.

CONS

• Requires online account connection.
• Progression can feel grindy.
• Some events become repetitive.
• Map is smaller than The Crew 2.
• DLC structure can feel expensive.
• Off-road handling is not for everyone.
• Dialogue and festival tone may feel cheesy.

Conclusion

Overall, The Crew MotorFest is a fun and engaging racing simulation game that offers a unique setting and gameplay mechanics.

Its inclusion of planes and boats and festival-based gameplay makes it a solid alternative to other open-world racing games in the genre.