The Crew: Motorfest
Oct 08, 2026 ~2 months
The Crew Motorfest is an open-world racing game set on scaled-down versions of the Hawaiian islands of Oahu and Maui. The third entry in The Crew series, it is structured around a festival theme with "Playlists" consisting of staged races, side activities, and challenges built around topics like specific car brands or motorsport disciplines. Players can control cars, boats, and planes across the open world, and multiplayer modes include the Grand Race and Demolition Royale. The game originally started development as DLC for The Crew 2 before becoming a standalone title, and draws comparisons to the Forza Horizon series for its festival-based structure.
What it’s like
The Crew: Motorfest delivers a vibrant, sun-drenched open-world racing experience set across stylized versions of Hawaii’s Oahu and Maui. Rather than focusing on narrative depth or complex character arcs, the game centers on the joy of driving, flying, and boating through a colorful, festival-themed landscape. The structure revolves around 'Playlists' that group diverse challenges—ranging from drag strips to off-road rallies—around specific themes like car brands or disciplines, encouraging players to explore at their own pace. Visually, it is a standout title, boasting lush environments and polished graphics that capture the tropical aesthetic with impressive fidelity. The atmosphere is consistently relaxing and celebratory, prioritizing accessibility and variety over punishing difficulty. With a massive garage of vehicles and seamless transitions between land, sea, and air, the core appeal lies in the freedom to roam and the sheer volume of content available for both solo enjoyment and cooperative multiplayer sessions.
Strong in Exploration / WorldVisuals / ArtAtmosphere / MoodCo-op / MultiplayerGameplay / MechanicsPacingProgression / Replayability
Keep in mind The narrative is extremely thin, serving merely as a backdrop for gameplay rather than offering engaging storytelling or character development. · The 'always-online' requirement can be frustrating for players seeking true single-player freedom or experiencing server instability.
AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from metacritic.com, ztgd.com, budgetgaming.nl.
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Releases
| Platform | Region | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xbox Series X|S | Worldwide | Full release | Jul 21, 20233 years ago |
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Worldwide | Full release | Sep 11, 20233 years ago |
| PlayStation 4 | Worldwide | Full release | Sep 11, 20233 years ago |
| PlayStation 5 | Worldwide | Full release | Sep 11, 20233 years ago |
| Xbox One | Worldwide | Full release | Sep 11, 20233 years ago |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Worldwide | Full release | Oct 08, 2026~2 months |
