To finish on the podium, you’ll need to strategically pit to refill the meter and get new tires. Spinouts are common as the gauge approaches zero. If you go off the track, crash into another racer, or spend a long time on one set of tyres, the wear gauge will deplete and your car will become less responsive. The vintage Playlist removes the track map, and the F1 saga (called Motorsports) makes you worry about tyre wear.ĭuring our demo, that last one stood out, giving you something to think about other than accelerating, braking, and turning. Hills, jumps, and mudslides make off-roading harder. The Made in Japan series prioritizes nitrous oxide and local cars. Ubisoft has taken extra steps to make each Playlist unique. The new Revuelto supercar is on the game’s cover, so it’s no surprise it has its own section. One covered Japanese cars, another off-road, another F1 car, and the last Lamborghini. In our hands-on session, four themed races awarded currency and motors. Playlists offer races and game progression. The Crew Motorfest’s ability to control other vehicles may set it apart from the Playground Games series, but we can’t confirm.

Our demo was a supercar, but you can drive bikes, boats, and planes.

You’ll race on and off the track at a festival on the tropical island of O’ahu, loosely based on Hawaii, to become the best driver. Ubisoft’s take on Forza Horizon is clear. After the publisher’s June presentation, we played the racer and were impressed by its detail and new playlist system. The Crew 3 takes what worked in The Crew 2-its big open world and vehicle variety-and adds Forza Horizon 5-style casual racing, car culture, and open world fun. The Crew Motorfest is the perfect time to return to Ubisoft’s The Crew series if you quit after its second installment or are intimidated by its many updates.

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