The volcanic smoke rising from Maui can only mean one thing. It's the perfect time to race across. Explore every stunning vista and every breathtaking view as you blitz this island paradise at no additional cost.

Get the Year 2 Pass and unlock the exclusive Chase Squad Playlist, as well as 7 new Chase Squad vehicles and 13 new cars via monthly drops. Sideswipe cars, ignore traffic lights, and take down your street-racing rivals in an open-world faceoff with no rules! You just need to pass a driving test first.

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Get the Year 2 Pass and unlock the exclusive Chase Squad Playlist, as well as 7 new Chase Squad vehicles and 13 new cars via monthly drops. Sideswipe cars, ignore traffic lights, and take down your street-racing rivals in an open-world faceoff with no rules! You just need to pass a driving test first.

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Year 2 of The Crew Motorfest is coming in hot with Season 5, and with it comes a variety of new patch notes! Our latest patch introduces the long-awaited FREE map expansion of Maui, as well as the brand-new Year 2 Pass, which includes the new Chase Squad Playlist, along with 7 Chase vehicles and 13 additional vehicles, which will be released through monthly drops! The new editions will be available at 9AM UTC and 6PM UTC on Steam

We've put together this non-exhaustive list of the changes to come in these patch notes. You can also check out our Season 5 Quality of Life Article[ubi.li] to learn more about our decisions.
For a more detailed breakdown of the content released in Season 5 please refer to the Content Overview.

Please follow our official channels[x.com] for any additional updates.

• PC: 40.928 GB
  
• PlayStation 4: 14.386GB
  
• PlayStation 5: 10.96 GB
  
• Xbox One: 13.497 GB
  
• Xbox Series: 16.002 GB

Patch sizes may vary based on your game version.

• [New] New playlist: Made in Japan Vol. 2: Get ready for round two of this fan-favorite Playlist!
  
• [New] New playlist: Motorfest Chase Squad: Feel the thrill of the chase with the Year 2 Pass!
  
• [Fix] "Burning style" challenge is now working correctly
  
• [Fix] Fixed text bug for several Automobili Lamborghini challenges
  
• [Fix] Fixed cases where player was respawned to the wrong place after reward cinematic
  
• [Fix] Fixed occurrences where crowd was not correctly displayed in Donk VS Low Rider playlist events

• [New] New game mode: Rivals and Chase: Complete the new playlists to unlock both new progressions!
  
• [Improved] Custom Mode now has its dedicated progression & associated rewards!
  
• Please note: Any event/category that has already been completed before Season 5 by a player in Custom Mode will not count towards the new progression.
  
• [Fix] Fixed GPS line display on several Feats
  
• [Fix] Fixed occurrences where the mini map would disappear when using rewind or fast fav before starting any summit feat
  
• [Fix] [Boyz N The Mud] Crash Cam now triggers properly when jumping over the side barriers into the crowd at 99%
  
• [Fix] Fixed several occurrences where launching an activity in a Crew would fail
  
• [Fix] AI opponents are no longer missing for the Racekhana event in Custom mode
  
• [Fix] Fixed AI opponents' erratic behavior in several events
  
• [Fix] [Ridin' in My BUICK] "YOU WENT TOO FAR" message no longer appears after crossing the finish line at high speed
  
• When playing in a Crew, the invitation to an event now displays a warning if the player hasn't unlocked the event yet
  
• [Fix] Fixed many instances where players could enter crowd areas
  
• AI improvements forDonk VS Low Rider and Made in Japan playlist events
  
• [Fix] Racing line is not misaligned anymore during Rocket science event
  
• [Fix] Ghost is now available for the event 'What Donk Bizness Is'
  
• [Fix] Racing line no longer deviates from main path in the event Life of Pierce
  
• [Fix] Fixed occurrences where player appeared in front of AI using Back on Track feature at the beginning of a race

• [New] RPG Crafting: possibility to merge perf parts to obtain higher tier parts + 2 bonus sets can now be applied, only 3 parts are required to make a set
  
• [New] Added rear view mirrors functionality on PS5, Xbox Series X & S, and PC. On PC, mirrors can be toggled in the game Quality settings
  
• [New] Several new Special Edition vehicles now have emissive liveries!
  
• [New] UI now shows a preview of perf part rarity applied on a vehicle
  
• [New] Street Tier performance parts over level 600 can now be equipped on Street Tier 1 vehicles - their level is automatically adjusted to 600 while they are equipped on a ST1 vehicle
  
• [New] The helicopter can now be imported from The Crew 2!
  
• [New] Upgraded collision system and cameras with epic VFX (Chase Squad)
  
• [New] Improved Tyre tracks on Tarmac: tracks are more subtle to reflect the surface more realistically
  
• [Fix] Dashboard figures are now properly removed from the vehicle when unequipping them and going back and forth into the vanity menu
  
• [Fix] Fix several Visual Effects for vehicle collisions which were not triggered properly.
  
• [Fix] Fixed Gear shifting animation for Impala Sports Sedan
  
• [Fix] Fixed occurrences where vanities were interfering with car backfire
  
• [Fix] Fixed interior objects clipping
  
• [Fix] Fixed several vehicle's interiors visual bugs
  
• [Fix] Fixed Nissan R390 GT1 Road version visual bugs on vehicle model
  
• [Fix] Fixed Lamborghini Urus hands position on steering wheel
  
• [Fix] The vehicle level prediction when swapping part is now correct
  
• [Fix] Fixed missing option to change color for rims on the Ferrari F40 LM
  
• [Fix] Customization: fine-tuned colors now apply correctly
  
• [Fix] Rims of the Bugatti Chiron Carbon Edition now match the body color
  
• [Fix] Rims are no more changing color when accelerating
  
• [Fix] Several vehicles color preview is now working correctly
  
• [Fix] Players are not able to copy each other's livery to their own library anymore
  
• [Fix] Vehicle damage in photo mode is now working properly on Buick GNX Tier 1
  
• [Fix] Fixed crashes in Livery Editor during stickers creation
  
• [Fix] Fixed several Visual Effects for vehicle collisions which were not triggered properly.
  
• [Fix] Fixed short range for light beams on KTM X-Bow GTX
  
• [Fix] It is now possible to change rims color on Bugatti La Voiture Noire
  
• [Fix] Fixed color squares on steering wheel of interior designs #2 and #4 for Pagani Utopia
  
• [Fix] Fixed the color on rims 2, 3 and 4/86 on Chevrolet Corvette C8
  
• [Fix] The headlight color no longer changes when the player changes the Windshield color on the Lotus Evija
  
• [Fix] Fixed the missing red line on Abarth 500 Monster Truck
  
• [Fix] Fixed corrupted reflection on carbon materials in interior customization menu
  
• [Fix] Fixed a typo in the name for "BMW Erlköning Ed"
  
• [Fix] Livery option is now available on Ferrari F40 LM
  
• [Fix] Fixed Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio and Giulia GTAm incorrect weight value

• [New] New island: Maui!
  
• [Fix] Fixed texts overlapping in map filter

• [New] Volcanic plume
  
• [New] Updated and refined cloud system with more detailed volumetric rendering
  
• [New] New weather cycle, including low clouds
  
• [New] Improved lightning interactions with clouds
  
• [New] Improved night sky, with stars and moon

• [New] Vastly improved shadows
  
• [New] Improved reflections
  
• [New] Improved specular light response
  
• [New] Improved tunnel lighting

• [New] Volcano and bamboo forest
  
• [New] New and improved waterfalls and streams
  
• [New] Islands connected by sand banks
  
• [New] Taro and lavender fields
  
• [New] Canal

• [Fix] [PS5] Nitro button remapping for boats works as intended now

• [New] The Crew Motorfest has been adapted to be enhanced with the PS5 Pro.
  
• 4K Resolution with PSSR Technology and Smoother Performance (1696p average during missions before upscale)
  
• A Richer, More Detailed World with enhanced screen reflections, improved lighting, enhanced shadow quality, and more!
  
• Introducing exclusive PS5 Pro graphics mode

• [New] Adjusted map navigation speed & zoom level to welcome the new island of Maui!
  
• [Fix] Fixed texts being cut when text size is set to large.
  
• [Fix] Playlist preview video no longer freezes when you enter and exit a playlist sub-menu quickly
  
• [Fix] Fixed an irregular translation for "Damper Rebound Rear" German localization suspension settings in the pro-settings menu

• [New] The new Prestige Ticket section can now be found in the Shop menu. Use Prestige Tickets to acquire past Summit Rewards! Prestige Tickets can be earned in the newly improved Custom Mode.
  
• [Fix] Fixed text overlapping on store's items

• [Fix] Fixed "E-view Observatory" photo quest notification pop-up location
  
• [Fix] Fixed DONK VS LOW RIDER side activities progression counter
  
• [Fix] Fixed several Challenges that could not be completed anymore since Season 4

• [Fix] Challenge for custom show is now validated regardless of if the player equipped the vehicle or not
  
• [Fix] Players won't get the error 3_169 anymore after switching from multiple platforms
  
• [Fix] Game does not display the server error "3_7186ad05_289" anymore after finishing any summit event or challenges
  
• [Fix] If a player marked a vehicle as their favorite, it can't be registered by default to the Custom Show anymore if that vehicle isn't part of the theme
  
• [Fix] The friend to beat display is no longer present in a summit drift event
  
• [Fix] Fixed a wrong clue for the "Keep your compass" event for the Bikers Custom Summit
  
• [Fix] Fixed mainstage challenges where vehicle conditions were not validated

• [Fix] Main Stage Legacy playlist can't be accessed and completed anymore through crew event invite even if 3 playlists are not completed

• [New] Added "No Collision" gameplay modifier to Grand Race events rotation
  
• [New] New Grand Race sections have been added to the rotation, taking place on the new island of Maui!
  
• [Fix] Fixed respawn position on several Grand Race sections after using Back on Track
  
• [Fix] Players can no longer fall through the map during Grand Race
  
• [Fix] Fixed some Grand Race Challenges not showing a required vehicle
  
• DEMOLITION ROYALE
• [New] A new Demolition Royale arena has been added to the rotation, taking place on the new island of Maui!

• [Fix] "Stop Engine" and "ZOOM" buttons are no longer bound to the same key while interacting with car meet vehicles
  
• [Fix] Voting for your own car in the Custom Show each day is now possible again
  
• [Fix] Fixed inconsistent animation for steering wheel inside cars in the Car Meet
  
• [Fix] Out of world scene is no more flashing after opening the mainstage container in Car Meet
  
• [Fix] Fixed the error code '3_10f9cca9_13' affecting players when buying owned vehicle/vanity in Custom Show
  
• [Fix] Player name is now correctly displayed on the plate tag after registering vehicle for the custom show
  
• [Fix] Environment is not dark anymore during test drive from Custom show shop menu

• [New] Added the following songs:

• [New] Sounds added on waiting cinematics
  
• [PS5] Enhanced Dolby Atmos for home theater support
  
• [Fix] Fixed the placeholder voice that could be heard in new Main Stage videos
  
• [Fix] Fixed the "Redliner Kit" engine sound functionality

• [Fix] Fixed all bomber jackets clipping with inside inner t-shirt after selecting various victory animation
  
• [Fix] Fixed the Legend Points value reset that was sometimes occurring on Driver page
  
• [Fix] BMW Lifestyle outfit parts are now available after being received as a gift pack

• [Fix] "Imported Smoke" vanity is no longer going upwards on Drift cars in freedrive

• [Fix] Fixed the issue when one crew's host was excluded after invite sending
  
• [Fix] Players do not fail anymore to join the existing crew after accepting an invite in a suspended state
  
• [Fix] Fixed incorrect representation of players displayed on the player session card

• [Fix] [PS5] Scores equal to "00:00:00" are no more sent in PS5 Challenge leaderboard
  
• [Fix] No more irregular scorings are present for "Slalom" leaderboard event of summits

• [Fix] AI no longer goes out of arena after getting pushed by player from bridge in the OFFROAD Event prologue
  
• [Fix] Player is no longer going out of the world after missing events checkpoints and getting back on track automatically in OFFROAD Event prologue

• [Fix] When resuming the console from rest mode, the game is no longer stuck in playlist unlock cinematic
  
• [Fix] Fixed Intel ARC GPUs severe flickering observed during gameplay
  
• [Fix] Player are not facing infinite loading screen anymore after reaching +99.999.99 bucks
  
• [Fix] Error 3_d7c2070f_8 no longer occurs after purchasing the Welcome Pack on 2 different platforms
  
• [Fix] [PC] Fixed occurrences where players were getting disconnected with 3_a8c53bf5_10 error code

• [Fix] "Change Difficulty" popup is no longer proposed throughout a session after answering "NO"
  
• [Fix] Music player opening input is no more blocked when being on an event tag

• [New] New affixes have been added for Chase gameplay
  
• [New] New animated emotes
  
• [Fix] Fixed corrupted graphical texture found in Mokapu Beach
  
• [Fix] Fixed headlights brightness on bikes in first person view
  
• [Fix] Reward titles will now be collected properly
  
• [Fix] Time-Limited Challenges are now rewarding the user XP and in-game prize in Ubisoft Connect

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With the launch of Season 5, The Crew Motorfest is bringing a fresh wave of exciting content that is sure to delight fans. From exhilarating new challenges to significant quality-of-life improvements, this season promises to keep the adrenaline flowing. Let's dive into what you can expect.

Season 5 introduces one of the most exciting expansions yet that is free for all players, the Island of Maui! This vibrant tropical paradise is now part of The Crew Motorfest for all to explore to their hearts desire.

Connected to O'ahu by a network of seamless bridges, Maui not only offers an expansive new playground for racers but also a breathtaking environment filled with lush landscapes, curvy mountain roads, and exciting new playlists.

From the misty Bamboo Forest to the winding Road to Hana and the dramatic cliffs of the volcanic Haleakala, Maui is packed with diverse terrains that will test your driving skills and truly push you to your limit. Not only is the world of The Crew Motorfest expanding but the experience of it also.

Maui isn't just a static addition, this ever-evolving island will continue to expand with new content and challenges in future updates, making it a must-visit destination for any Festival-goer. Check out our dedicated Maui article here! https://ubi.li/M5A03

To support the new volcano plume, we required an overhaul of the cloud and volumetric system allowing for far distance volumetric shadow and volumetric rendering. We also redefined the 3D details on the volumetric system which enhances the realism of the volcano plume and clouds across the game. It's a great achievement being able to see our volcano plume from across the different islands while still looking amazing!

Another great addition to our weather tech is improved lightning, with controllable placement of lightning strikes. If you are lucky, you might just see some lightning in the volcano plume, with this we also support cloud to cloud-based lighting strikes and cloud to ground, creating some epic lightning scenes all around you! They integrate better with the new cloud system too!

To pair with the dramatic weather, we overhauled the rain, and rain splashes in earlier seasons. Combined with we have some great weather experiences for players to enjoy.

Regarding weather directly, we added new weather day variations and some stunning colour grading which brings many beautiful and unique looking moments throughout the game as you play.

The eagle eyed among you will also spot we now have stars in the night sky to shine next to the moon, adding a great balance to the nighttime visuals. Speaking of nighttime visuals, some of those world and road assets reflect your headlights back at you via retroreflection, for features like reflective road signs, cat's eye and road markings, making it easier to see your path and the road up head.

With Season 5, The Crew Motorfest is bringing the intensity with the adrenaline-fueled action of the Chase Squad! As a member of the Chase Squad, you'll team up with Murdock, Glitch, and Samanta, joining their crew to take on the streets in a brand-new playlist that features heart-pounding pursuits. Your journey starts as a rookie, but with skill and determination, you'll ascend the ranks and become a revered member of the Chase Squad.

The Chase Squad Playlist introduces a fresh rivalry between the squad and street racers, blending tactical driving with high-speed chases. Expect relentless action as you work with your team to battle for asphalt supremacy. Whether it's mastering precision takedowns or high-speed drills, the playlist offers a wide variety of challenges designed to push your driving skills to the limit.

The Chase Playlist is part of the new Year 2 Pass offer, available separately or with the new GOLD and ULTIMATE Edition of The Crew Motorfest.

Want more info about the Chase Squad? Check out our dedicated article here. https://ubi.li/Qx5NO

Made in Japan Volume 2 takes players back into the neon-lit world of JDM culture with even more intense night racing and drifting challenges. This time, the stakes are higher, and players must prove their worth against a new wave of street racers to unlock the coveted Liberty Walk Honda NSX (1992). As you progress through the Made in Japan 2 playlist, you'll face off against rivals from around the world, each vying for supremacy on the streets of Maui.

Once you've completed the playlist, the Rivals Board becomes available. This feature allows players to challenge different rival factions in thrilling head-to-head races across the island. Each rival brings their own style and racing strengths, pushing you to adapt and master different techniques. Each rival race encounter is different, as each time you decide to battle your rivals a new generative path is created from the position you engaged your rival from! Creating a wealth of racing route diversity and thoroughly increasing the replayability of Rival races!

The more rivals you defeat, the closer you get to unlocking exclusive rewards, including special edition vehicles like the Pontiac GTO Rival Edition and Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm Rival Edition.

Made in Japan Volume 2 offers a perfect blend of cultural homage and competitive racing. Dive deeper into the Rivals Board here. https://ubi.li/IVqZA

With Season 5, The Crew Motorfest introduces exciting updates to Custom Mode, giving players even more control over their racing experience. Custom Mode is more exciting than ever! Offering more competition with dedicated leaderboards for every vehicle discipline. These adjustments make for a truly personalized experience, whether you're aiming for a casual joyride or an adrenaline-filled challenge.

What makes Custom Mode even more rewarding is the introduction of Prestige Tickets, a brand-new in-game currency. Earn Prestige Tickets by completing custom races, participating in Summit Contests, and tackling Main Stage events. These tickets unlock exclusive rewards, including rare vehicles and customization options from past Summit Contests. Keep an eye on your Prestige Ticket counter and check what rewards you're close to unlocking.

Ready to flex your creativity and win some exclusive rewards? Want to learn more about Custom Mode and Prestige Tickets? Check out our article delving into this improved feature. Want a more in-depth breakdown? Check out the dedicated Custom Mode article here! https://ubi.li/m25wm

The Year 2 Pass is coming! With 20 vehicles and the brand-new premium Chase Squad Experience including an exclusive playlist and new open world challenges.

13 New vehicles will be available via monthly drops with the Year 2 pass and the first two vehicles available are the Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32) and the BMW M5 CS! Also, the Year 2 pass includes access to Chase Squad and all their high-speed vehicles. You'll gain access to 7 exclusive Chase Squad vehicles straight off the lot to dominating the streets with.

The Crew Motorfest has new editions for players to choose from including an updated Gold and Ultimate edition.

New Gold Edition includes:
• The Crew Motorfest: Standard Edition
  
• Year 2 Pass
  
• New Ultimate Edition includes:
  
  
• The Crew Motorfest: Standard Edition
  
• Year 1 Pass
  
• Year 2 Pass
  
• Fitted Pack

With Season 5, The Crew Motorfest will be collaborating with Carpenter Brut! A renowned musician known for blending sounds from horror films, rock, metal, and electronic music to create truly unforgettable musical experiences.

Carpenter Brut was the perfect artist to partner with to enhance the unique immersion experience that is Chase Squad! Creating an exclusive track to accompany the playlist named Death Racer which you can find on your favourite streaming platforms!

Having this musical collaboration will truly make Chase Squad an unforgettable experience for all Festival-goers!
Bug Reporter

We're excited to introduce a brand-new Bug Reporter tool, designed to make it quick and easy for you to report any bugs or technical issues you encounter while exploring The Crew Motorfest. By sharing these details, you're helping us maintain the best possible experience for all players.

Here's how it works:

Follow the Link: Visit our Bug Reporter tool.

Provide Details: Enter the specifics of the issue you're facing.

Send: Hit submit, and our team will take it from there!

Your input is invaluable, and every report helps us fine-tune The Crew Motorfest. Let's work together to keep the festival running smoothly!

The Quality-of-Life updates for Season 5 builds upon the improvements that have been gradually introduced throughout Year 1. These updates aim to make gameplay smoother, more intuitive, and fun for all players.

Season 5 Focus: Looking ahead, Season 5 and beyond will introduce even more exciting quality-of-life improvements such as:

• Rearview Mirrors: A long-awaited feature that will allow players to see behind them for improved awareness, especially during races. This feature will be available on New Gen Consoles and PC only.
  
  
• View Parts in the Car List: Players will soon be able to see installed car parts directly from their car list, making vehicle management and optimization more seamless.
  
  
• Prestige Tickets: A new currency allowing players to earn Prestige Tickets that can be used to purchase previous Summit rewards.
  
  
• Bug Reporter: An upcoming feature that will allow players to report bugs directly from within the game, improving issue tracking and resolution. Allowing players more visibility, transparency, and clarity regarding quality-of-life features being implemented and bugs being dealt with.
  
  
• Merging: A merging system will be introduced, allowing players to combine 3 parts of the same rarity, combining them into the same part of an upgraded rarity.
  
  
• Legendary Set Half Bonuses: Legendary sets now have activation steps. This new system will reward players with 50% of the bonuses if they have 3 parts of a legendary set equipped and 100% of the bonus if they choose to equip the full set.
  
  
• Grand Race Modifiers: Alongside a new Grand Race section on Maui, we will provide more depth to the Grand Race during Year 2, and it starts with Season 5 and the addition of modifiers with the long-awaited "No Collision" modifier. You can expect more modifiers, as our teams listen to your proposals and see how they can be integrated to offer an entertaining experience for all.
  
  
• PlayStation 5 Pro: The Crew Motorfest will be enhanced for the PlayStation 5 Pro when the console launches on November 7th. The game will run at 60 FPS with an average resolution of 1696p during missions, upscaled using the new PSSR technology. Maximizing the console's capabilities, The Crew Motorfest will reach an unprecedented level of visual quality on consoles.

These additions continue to polish the game, making The Crew Motorfest a more engaging and streamlined experience. Season 5 is set to push the boundaries of what players can expect from the game's evolving content.

Want more information? The dedicated quality of life article is available to check out here! https://ubi.li/fMm1B

Still wanting more The Crew Motorfest Season 5 information? Keep an eye out for the full Season 5 Patch Notes that will be available on November 6th!

Season 5 of The Crew Motorfest is packed with fresh challenges, exhilarating playlists, and crucial improvements that elevate the gameplay. Whether you're in it for the thrill of the race or the love of customization, this season promises something for everyone. Buckle up and get ready for an unforgettable ride!



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Welcome to “This Week in The Crew” article! Every week, we bring the news of the weekly novelties in The Crew Motorfest to you to help get you started!

Race through Maui as a Made in Japan Squad Member against the rivals. Use your driving skills to dominate the neon-lit streets and claim victory. Speed and precision are your keys to success
The rivals are prowling the asphalt. Bring the best Japanese Street Cars to show them who’s number one.

Constraints

• Japanese Street Cars

Here are the vanities that are in rotation this week! Grab them while you can!


Finally, here are the bundles of the week!

• Toyota GR 86 (2022) – Street Car
  
• Nissan 3000GT VR4 (1994) - Street Car
  
• Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX (2006) - Street Car

• Jaguar XJ220 (1992) – Hypercar
  
• Yellow Line Underglow
  
• Yellow Master Tire

• Mazda RX7 Turbo 10th Anniversary (1988) – Street Car
  
• Japanese Nitro
  
• Red Prismatic Underglow
  
• Black Window Tint

TCM photo by Alered (Discord)

TCM photo by Orion Starri (Discord)

TCM photo by Blind Shrek Wazowski (Discord)


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Throughout the first year, Motorfest introduced several quality-of-life updates designed to make racing and exploring O'ahu more enjoyable for players. Here’s a quick recap of the standout changes:

• Custom Show Improvements: Buy cars directly from the show, view winning cars, dynamic spawn points, and a new Custom Show Calendar.
  
• Main Stage Updates: Themed weekly challenges with automatic rewards and new leaderboards.
  
• Grand Race Enhancements: Vehicle categories are now visible with clearer reward notifications.
  
• Difficulty Adjustments: Difficulty levels displayed in all menus and can be changed mid-event.
  
• Faster Car Loading Times: Quicker access to your vehicle collection.
  
• Multiscrapping: Ability to scrap multiple perf parts of the same rarity in batches in your vehicle upgrade menu.
  
• Replayers Toggle: We gave you the ability to toggle Replayers (also known as Ghost Cars) on or off.
  
• Cara Frequency: Ability to tweak CARA's voice settings:
  - Switch Guidance ON/OFF
  - Switch Playlist Introductions ON/OFF
  - Switch extra voice lines ON/OFF
  
• Part Swapping: Given players the ability to switch parts between vehicles of the same category, with just the click of a button!
  
• Map Filters: We upgraded the map filters with new presets that show you the activities linked to specific Main Stage tracks so you can navigate your way through your progression easier.

These enhancements have already made The Crew Motorfest more streamlined, responsive, and fun, enhancing both the gameplay and overall player experience.

Looking ahead to Year 2 and especially Season 5, the team is gearing up for even more QoL improvements that will continue to enhance the experience. Some of the key updates to look forward to include:

• Rearview Mirrors: A significant and long-awaited update, rearview mirror functionality will provide players with improved situational awareness, giving a better view of competitors and the environment behind them.
  - Available on New Gen Consoles and PC Only.
  
• RPG Enhancements: Check out the dedicated RPG Enhancements section of the article below!
  
• View Parts in the Car List: Players will soon be able to see installed car parts directly from their car list, simplifying the process of managing and optimizing vehicle setups.
  
• Prestige Tickets in the Summit: While not a quality-of-life change but instead a new feature, Prestige Tickets will be available to earn in the Summit for players completing challenges during the Summit.
  - For more information check out the dedicated Custom Mode article here: https://ubi.li/m25wm
  
• Bug Reporter: This will help to improve the tracking of any issues players are having in-game. More news on this coming soon!

We are aiming improve the experience of our players that are always on the lookout to kit out their favourite vehicle in the best parts possible. Here’s a quick rundown of some new features that we are hoping will achieve this.

• Merging: A merging system will be introduced, allowing players to combine 3 parts of the same rarity, combining them into the same part of an upgraded rarity.
  - This allows players to farm Legendary parts of a specific type at a much faster rate in exchange for spare parts and bucks.
  
• Legendary Set Half Bonuses: Legendary sets now have activation steps. This new system will reward players with 50% of the bonuses if they have 3 parts of a legendary set equipped and 100% of the bonus if they choose to equip the full set.
  - This will allow players the opportunity of more flexibility and opportunities to maximize their performance in their own creative way.
  - This means you can combine the effects of 2 Legendary sets on the same vehicle, which was not previously possible.

With the many updates in Year 1 and the exciting roadmap for Year 2, The Crew Motorfest is committed to delivering a more polished, engaging, and player-focused experience. Whether you're a seasoned Festival-goer or a newcomer to the islands, these quality-of-life enhancements are designed to make your time on O'ahu and Maui smoother and more enjoyable.

Stay tuned for more updates, and we can’t wait to see you back on the tracks, enjoying all that Motorfest has to offer!



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One of the most important content landing onto the islands of Hawaii through the Year 2 pass is the Chase Squad and its dedicated playlist

Players will join Murdock, Glitch and Spam as the fourth member of the squad and learn the ropes of the chase in a new playlist featuring adrenaline-fueled night pursuits. They will have to show to everyone they’ve got what it takes, ascending from rookie status to becoming a revered member of the team.

Let’s take a closer look at what the Chase Squad offers and how players can join in on the action.

"For the Chase Squad, we wanted to bring the fantasy of the chase that players love, while adding a twist to the experience with a different approach. We introduced the rivalry between the Chase Squad and the Street Racers, organised as a new Motorfest experience.
As a player, you will join the Motorfest Chase Squad and progress from rookie to full member of the team. From mastering the basics of squad driving to immersing yourself in relentless, brutal and uncompromising chase action against street rivals.

We have pulled out all the stops to deliver this unique playlist, including: a visceral and impactful musical approach (embodied by an original creation with Carpenter Brut), new game modes featuring spectacular chases and takedowns, a very special line-up of highly customisable vehicles that are enhanced at night, and open-world activities against rivals to continue the highly crafted playlist experience."

Julien - Creative Director

Chase Squad is all about high-speed pursuits, adrenaline fuelled chases, and precision takedowns. Let’s take a look at what you can expect when first diving into the playlist.

First up, Murdock and the squad will take you out onto their training grounds and teach you the art of precision target smashing. Once you're ready, then you'll face your teammate Glitch in a high-speed chase drill. Next, no more babysitting it’s time for a real test.

It's time for your first patrol. Follow the intel from Sam in the chopper to the destination to locate your target and get ready to head into pursuit. Once Sam has spotted a speedster it’s now up to you to catch them!

Sound good? Well, what are you waiting for? The Chase Squad is waiting for you!

But the excitement doesn't stop at the playlist!

Players will embark on a spectacular hunt to seek out, outmanoeuvre, and take down their street racing adversaries in dynamic face-offs across the entire island. From sleek speedsters to rugged road warriors, players will have to master the chase squad fleet and demonstrate their prowess on the asphalt.

The open-world aspect of the Chase Squad introduces a unique twist to traditional racing gameplay. Instead of confined tracks or scripted events, rival chases happen in the open world of Motorfest. These pursuits can take you through city streets, rugged mountains, or coastal highways, creating unpredictable and thrilling chases where every decision matters. You'll need to use every bit of your driving skill, area knowledge, and strategy to catch or outrun your rivals.

To unlock the Rivals Board, players must complete the Chase Squad playlist. Rivals Board then, becomes available, opening up the world of high-speed pursuits and relentless rivalries.

Once you've unlocked the Rivals Chase, you can select a target and begin the hunt using the provided intel. Your task is to locate the rival in their preferred territory, tracking them through the open world until you finally flush them out. Once you’ve caught sight of them, the chase begins. Stay on their tail long enough, and you’ll get the chance to engage in a high-speed rival showdown.

Each rival presents a unique challenge, with different cars and racing styles. You'll need to adapt your strategy based on your opponent’s strengths, making every chase a thrilling test of skill. Pick your rival, choose your car, and prepare for an intense, head-to-head pursuit.

Taking down rivals in The Crew Motorfest comes with a host of exclusive rewards. Players can earn a variety of coveted items, including:

• Pontiac GTO Rival Edition + Clawblades Tire
  
• Alfa Romeo Giulia Rival Edition + Nightstalker Tire
  
• BMW M5 CS Rival Edition + Diamond Fangs Tire
  
• Delorean DMC 12 Rival Edition + Quickwhiskers Tire
  
• Mystery Reward for beating all rivals.

These rewards, such as limited-edition vehicles and custom tire sets, are crafted to mirror the fierce competition of the rival chases, giving those who conquer the challenge a distinct edge and style on the road.

The Chase Squad introduces thrilling, high-speed rival chases that push your skills to the limit.

With dynamic open-world pursuits, exclusive rewards, and intense challenges, it’s a must-try experience for Festival-goers. Gear up, take on the fiercest rivals, and claim your spot at the top.

Do you have what it takes to join the Chase Squad? Let’s find out.



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Welcome to “This Week in The Crew” article! Every week, we bring the news of the weekly novelties in The Crew Motorfest to you to help get you started!

Halloween excitement hits the roads of O’ahu!

Summit Events & Constraints

It’s that time of the year when things go bump in the night! Roll up with your spookiest Custom Car setup and leave the competition like they’ve seen a ghost!

Constraints

• Main Stage Bundle
  
• Custom Bundle

Here are the vanities that are in rotation this week! Grab them while you can!


Finally, here are the bundles of the week!

Spooktacular Bundle

• Creators K.S. Masked Leader (2020) – Hypercar
  
• Volkswagen Kombi Ghost Hunt Edition (1966) - Street Car
  
• Creators Hunter 51 (2021) - Rally Raid Car

• Dodge Challenger SRT® Demon Awaken Edition (2018) – Street Car
  
• Devil Horns Rooftop
  
• Bat Underglow
  
• Black Window Tint

TCM photo by Levo (Discord)

TCM photo by RealDreamX (Discord)

TCM photo by Alered (Discord)




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Motorfest is continuing to innovate and improving ways for Festival-goers to engage and compete with the improvement of Custom Mode. The feature now offers players an exciting opportunity to earn the brand-new Prestige Tickets. Let's dive into what Custom Mode is all about, how it works, and how players can use Prestige Tickets to unlock exclusive rewards.


Custom Mode provides a flexible framework for players to customize their racing experience. After completing a playlist, you can tweak various elements like weather, add modifiers, change the time of day, and change vehicle discipline, allowing you to tune the event to your liking. These custom setups lead to a more personalized and engaging Motorfest experience.

By completing races in Custom Mode, players are rewarded for their creativity and performance with a valuable in-game currency: Prestige Tickets.

To win Prestige Tickets, players must complete challenges or objectives tied to their custom races. The system encourages experimentation, rewarding creativity and skill with in-game currency that can be used to access previous exclusive content.

With these Custom Mode enhancements, we've also introduced an extra layer of competitiveness. For each Custom Mode configuration (such as Street Tier 1, Street Tier 2, Hypercar, etc.), a dedicated leaderboard will be available. For instance, players competing in Kiss Me Kombi will be able to find leaderboards for the Hypercar category, as well as for Street Tier 1, Street Tier 2, Drift, Alpha Grand Prix, Demolition Derby, Monster Truck, Motocross, Racing, Rally, and Rally Raid within the Custom Mode settings. Now it's up to you to become the ultimate Motorfest driver and claim the top spot on every leaderboard!


Prestige Tickets are a new in-game currency introduced alongside Custom Mode. These tickets are earned by completing races in Custom Mode, participating to Summit Contests and Main Stage events. This new currency has been designed to reward players for their investment in playing and competing in The Crew Motorfest. There's a whole new panel to keep track of your progress and see which Prestige Tickets are within your reach!

If you're curious about how many tickets you can unlock, here's a scale! Each playlist will be able to unlock around 3,500 tickets if you go through the full Custom Mode with it. 200 tickets will be available during some Summit Contest, and the amount may be increased on special occasions.

As it's a new feature, we'll be paying close attention to the player's reception and fine-tuning it as we go. Don't hesitate to let us know what you think!


The Prestige Ticket Menu offers a selection of previous Summit Contest exclusive items, from rare cars to premium customizations. Players can browse and spend their tickets on a variety of options to enhance their racing experience.

With your Prestige Tickets, you will be able to purchase rewards from past Summit Contests each season. There will be a 2 Season gap between the availability of a reward from a Summit and its appearance in the store.

With this new system, we aim to give players the opportunity to unlock rewards they may have missed in the past, while ensuring that those participating in the Summit Contest continue to receive priority access


Custom Mode offers a personalized racing experience with a rewarding progression system. Earn Prestige Tickets by completing custom challenges to unlock exclusive rewards, from rare cars to unique upgrades. Dive in, customize your races, and see where your creativity leads!

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Made in Japan, with its neon light journey and JDM challenges, is the most accomplished playlist in The Crew Motorfest. Bringing a Volume 2 was an obvious choice for our teams. This time, players will need to push your drifting and night racing skills even further to reach the finish line and add the stunning Liberty Walk Honda NSX (1992) to your garage!

Your brief is clear: Street racers coming from all over the world are joining the Motorfest, and they’ll be waiting for you on Maui… Lead the pack against these new opponents: face them one by one and show them than no country can compare to Japan when it comes to underground racing.

The Rivals Board in the "Made in Japan Vol. 2" playlist is a dedicated Menu, unlocked after having ended the Made in Japan Volume 2 playlist. This board shows all the new Rival groups that have landed at Motorfest. Each of these groups is vying to be number one, but that's where you come in.

Use this board, to select, track down, and beat your Rivals in a race. Once you have knocked enough rivals from a group off their pedestal, you get a shot at the big cat, their chief.

Beat enough rivals and you'll be well on your way to earning some sweet rewards.

Who are the Rivals?
There are 4 different rival factions listed below.

Clawblades

• Hunter-Killer
  
• Killjoy
  
• Leapfrog
  
• Flash

Diamond Fangs

• Blaze
  
• Catseye
  
• Stalker
  
• Daydream

Nightstalkers

• Furrball
  
• Devilcat
  
• Blue-Eyes
  
• Pretty-Boi

Quickwhiskers

• Catnip
  
• Paws
  
• Silver
  
• Cinnamon

Once you have defeated all rivals and chiefs, you will get the opportunity to tackle the big cat. A mystery driver that's puts all others to shame. Think you've got what it takes to topple number one? Let's find out.

The Rivals you'll face on the board are skilled drivers representing various driving styles, car classes, and skills. You'll have plenty to deal with when handling your rivals, whether it's the precision of a touge racer or the raw power of a drift king. These rivals challenge you in head-to-head races, each designed to push your driving to its limits.

Unlocking the Rivals Board in "Made in Japan Vol. 2" is a straightforward but rewarding process. First, players need to complete each of the events within the Made in Japan Volume 2 playlist. Once these objectives are met, the Rivals Board will be unlocked, allowing players to face off against these expert challengers in the open world.

Once the Rivals Board is unlocked, you can select a rival and start to track down your opponent via the intel provided. You will have to track down your rival to their own stomping grounds and flush them out, once you've spotted them, it's time to race. Keep them close and locked in your line of sights for long enough and you'll have the opportunity to initiate a rival race!

Each rival brings their unique car and challenge to the race, so be prepared to adjust your approach depending on who you're up against. Simply choose your rival, set your vehicle, and get ready for an adrenaline-fueled head-to-head showdown.

Rivals races are designed with replayability in mind. Not only are these races intense and thrilling, but they also offer various difficulty levels and rewards. Each rival has a distinct racing style, pushing players to adapt and master different driving techniques. Additionally, players can replay these races as many times as they want to improve their times and secure better rewards.

Completing rival challenges in The Crew Motorfest unlocks a range of exclusive rewards. Here's a breakdown of some of what players can earn:

• Pontiac GTO Rival Edition + Clawblades Tire
  
• Alfa Romeo Giulia Rival Edition + Nightstalker Tire
  
• BMW M5 CS Rival Edition + Diamond Fangs Tire
  
• Delorean DMC 12 Rival Edition + Quickwhiskers Tire
  
• Mystery Reward for beating all rivals.

These special edition vehicles and custom tire sets are designed to reflect the intense rivalries within the game, offering a unique look and feel for players who rise to the challenge.

Made in Japan Volume 2 and The Rival's Board is an excellent blend of competition, culture, and challenge. Whether you're a long-time fan or you have just arrived on the Island for the first time, the Rivals Board provides an opportunity for you to test your skills, unlock exclusive rewards, and immerse yourself deeper into the game's ever-evolving content.

Ready to take on some of the fiercest racers, prove your dominance, and rise through the ranks? Let's see what you're made of!