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Time for one last drive.

Ubisoft has pulled all digital storefront listings for their open-world racing game, The Crew. The Crew is no longer being sold for any platform as the end of its online life is quickly coming to an end.

On March 31, 2024, Ubisoft will shut down the online servers for The Crew. This will render the entire game unplayable on all platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Amazon Luna, and Ubisoft+. The Crew first launched back in December...

Another showcase means it's time for a new dose of NewsBits.

What's that smell? It's kind of musky with a hint of gamer sweat. That's right, it's a NewsBits. Today's latest NewsBits is all about that Ubisoft Forward stream that took place over the past weekend. Ubisoft showed off a bunch of games that are either getting fresh content or are entirely new.

We already offered up a look at all of the Assassin's Creed stuff that Ubisoft is working on, so let's now take a look...

Today, The Crew 2 was updated to patch 1.0.3. Normally, patches are a good thing because they tend to introduce bug fixes. This update is no exception. However, there was a change included in this patch that are making some fans rather upset.

One of the patch notes says that they have "increased fame needed per iconic level." Yep, the grind to level up just got more grindy and fans are pissed. In the Reddit thread about the update, the top comments are focusing on this single...

Ubisoft revealed their roadmap for the post-release content that they have planned for The Crew 2. These plans include new vehicles every month, and new content every three months. There are additional perks for those that pick up the Season Pass, some of which are outlined below.
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Ubisoft revealed their roadmap for the post-release content that they have planned for The Crew 2. These plans include new vehicles every month,...

The closed beta for The Crew 2 is set to begin on May 31. It will run until June 4 and will be available for those on the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC. You can register for the beta right now for your chance to gain access. Registration does not guarantee entry into the beta. Selected players will get to pre-load for the closed beta starting on May 29.
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The closed beta for The Crew 2 is set to begin on May 31. It will run until June 4 and will be available for those on the Xbox One, PlayStation...

Ubisoft delayed three games today, though you'll only really care about two of them. The company announced delays for Far Cry 5, The Crew 2, and then dropped a bombshell by saying that an "unannounced franchise game" has also been pushed back.

Far Cry 5 makes the move from February 27, 2018 to a March 27, 2018 release. Ubisoft says that the "extra time will allow the team at Ubisoft Montreal to make some additional improvements that will bring the best, most ambitious Far...

Ubisoft delayed three games today, though you'll only really care about two of them. The company announced delays for Far Cry 5, The Crew 2, and...

The release date for The Crew 2 is now set for March 16, 2018. On that date, you can pick the game up for the PC, XB1, or PS4.
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The release date for The Crew 2 is now set for March 16, 2018. On that date, you can pick the game up for the PC, XB1, or PS4.
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Ubisoft showed off a good deal of new footage for The Crew 2 today during their conference. In addition to traditional street races, The Crew 2 will also allow players to race in planes, on motorcycles, off-road, and with boats.

The Crew 2 is slated for release early 2018 for the PS4, XB1, and PC. You can sign up for the beta right now.
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Ubisoft showed off a good deal of new footage for The Crew 2 today during their conference. In addition to traditional street races, The Crew 2...

Earlier today, Ubisoft unceremoniously announced two new titles and gave a little teaser for their next Assassin's Creed game. The two new titles are Far Cry 5 and The Crew 2.

This is how Far Cry 5 was announced. Wow, amazing. Equally amazing is how The Crew 2 was announced.


At least the teaser for the next Assassin's Creed had some animation to it. So, that's something I suppose.
Just for funsies, Ubisoft also reveal...

Earlier today, Ubisoft unceremoniously announced two new titles and gave a little teaser for their next Assassin's Creed game. The two new titles...