Ubisoft updates on the offline mode for its popular racing game, hoping to avoid the fiasco of The Crew’s server shutdown

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Following the complete failure of The Crew game, where it was effectively terminated upon server shutdown, Ubisoft assured they were attentive to their players’ feedback. In essence, this entailed developing an offline play mode for both The Crew 2 and The Crew Motorfest.

On this topic, things have been relatively calm lately, but recently, there’s some new information. In essence, it appears that The Crew 2’s offline mode will indeed be released prior to the end of 2025.

In the video below, you can find all the details about the update. It’s refreshing to observe such openness. At present, offline mode is being tested exclusively for The Crew 2, and once the tests are completed, the final version will be released.

The game, The Crew 2, isn’t something where you can simply toggle a setting and play it offline. Similar to its forerunner and sequel, it’s intended as an interactive, always-online environment. However, there are parts that can be appreciated without an internet connection. Ubisoft refers to this mode of playing as a “hybrid,” meaning it combines elements of both online and offline gaming experiences.

As a tech-savvy gamer, I’m thrilled to share that starting from April 30th, some fortunate members of our community will get the opportunity to test offline mode! If you’re one of the chosen ones, you’ll receive an email with a special link to download a trial version of the game. This exclusive edition is designed for us to give it a thorough run through and provide valuable feedback!

In simpler terms, “The first test for The Crew 2 is only for PC players at launch, but eventually, it will be accessible across all platforms where the game is available.”

“Currently, The Crew Motorfest is centered around its online, live service gameplay. However, they’ve promised that it will get the same hybrid mode in the future.

Ubisoft to avoid another mess like The Crew

Upon Ubisoft’s announcement that they were shutting down the servers for The Crew, the response was far from welcoming. This was primarily because the company was effectively stripping the game from its purchasers against their will.

I possess a physical version of The Crew, but unfortunately, it’s no longer valuable due to its inability to function without an online server. Essentially, without a platform for interaction, the game becomes unplayable. This situation has once again sparked discussions about the true ownership of games we purchase.

Regardless of personal preference, online games are a permanent fixture in our gaming landscape, though new content creation ultimately has its limits. At some point, servers must be turned off if they’re no longer profitable for the developer to maintain. This is likely the fate that awaits The Crew 2 in the future.

It’s been consistently frustrating to me that Ubisoft seemed insensitive by asking players, particularly those deeply invested in the franchise, to accept changes without protest. Originally, The Crew offered a substantial amount of playable content offline, but now, for some reason, nobody can access it anymore.

Although the older game may stay forever inactive and unplayed, it’s comforting to know that the newer ones won’t meet the same end.

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2025-04-25 15:39