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  • The Crew Motorfest: New Island! Aloha, Maui: A Whole New Playground!

    The Crew Motorfest: New Island! Aloha, Maui: A Whole New Playground!

    Buckle up, because the horizon just got a lot wider. If you thought O’ahu was the only playground in The Crew Motorfest, think again. Ubisoft has officially expanded the festival to the stunning shores of Maui, and it’s a total game-changer for the Year 2 experience.

    Whether you’re a casual cruiser or a competitive speedster, here is everything you need to know about the new island and why it’s worth the trip.

    Maui isn’t just a tiny add-on; it’s a massive, free expansion that adds over 100 square kilometres of terrain—roughly 50% of the size of the original O’ahu map. It features more than 470 km of new roads, ranging from tight, technical mountain passes to wide-open coastal highways.

    Iconic Landmarks to Visit:

    • The Road to Hana: One of the most famous drives in the world is here, featuring intense hairpins, waterfalls, and cliffside views that will test your drifting skills.
    • Haleakal? National Park: Take your off-roaders to the massive volcanic caldera. The scale is incredible, and the “volcanic plume” tech makes the atmosphere feel alive.
    • Bamboo Forests & Red Sand Beaches: The biomes here are distinct from O’ahu, offering a moodier, more lush aesthetic that looks stunning at 60 FPS.

    What’s New in the Season 5 Update?

    The arrival of Maui marks the start of Season 5, and with it comes a massive technical and content overhaul.

    • Seamless Travel: No loading screens here! You can travel between O’ahu and Maui via a new network of bridges or simply fly/sail across the channel.
    • The Chase Squad: This new premium PvE experience lets you join an elite tactical driving unit. Think high-stakes car chases with epic VFX and a custom soundtrack by Carpenter Brut.
    • Made in Japan Vol. 2: The fan-favourite JDM-themed playlist returns with a Maui twist, featuring neon-drenched night races and new rivals to beat.
    • Functional Rearview Mirrors: Finally! A long-requested community feature has arrived for PC and New-Gen consoles, making those high-speed overtakes much safer.

    The Tech Under the Hood

    Ubisoft Ivory Tower didn’t just add land; they upgraded the engine. Maui introduces New Road Banking, which makes curves feel more realistic and strategic. They’ve also overhauled the cloud and lightning systems, meaning those tropical storms over the volcano look more menacing than ever.

    Pro Tip: If you’re on PS5 Pro, the game now utilizes PSSR technology to hit a crisp 4K resolution at 60 FPS, making the lush vegetation and lighting effects pop like never before.

    Looking Ahead: What’s Next?

    The expansion to Maui is just the beginning of Year 2. Ubisoft has already teased Season 9 (March 2026), which is rumoured to bring a “playground island” south of the current map, featuring:

    • NASCAR Playlists and massive stadiums.
    • Track Forge: A brand-new mode allowing you to create and share your own custom racing lines.
    • Wilder Terrains: Think magnetic roads, speed boosters, and even roller coasters.

    Maui has breathed fresh life into Motorfest, proving that this festival is only getting bigger and louder. So, grab your favourite ride, hit the bridge, and we’ll see you on the Road to Hana.

    Find out more here – https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/game/the-crew/motorfest

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  • Rev Your Engines for Year 3! The Crew Motorfest Season 8 is Here!

    Rev Your Engines for Year 3! The Crew Motorfest Season 8 is Here!

    The festival in O’ahu is far from over—it’s just kicked into Year 3, and it all starts with the high-octane launch of Season 8! This major update is bringing a double dose of car culture, deep community-requested customisation, and significant quality-of-life improvements that will redefine your Hawaiian driving experience.

    Here’s your ultimate guide to everything new in The Crew Motorfest Season 8!

    Street Riders: Back to the Underground

    Season 8 launches with a gritty, rebellious vibe, taking the action off the main festival stage and into the dark, vibrant heart of Hawaiian street racing.

    • New Playlist: Street Riders: Dive into the world of the Monkeys’ Kitchen, a rogue collective that blends street art, wild beats, and pure, no-rules racing in the city streets.
    • “Free Races”: Get ready for a challenge! This new event type rips up the rulebook—there are no checkpoints or GPS lines, just a finish marker. You’ll need your instincts and knowledge of O’ahu’s urban jungle to find the fastest route.
    • Unlock the BMW M2 CS: As you progress through the Street Riders Playlist, you’ll get to build and customise a new BMW M3 (E46), leading up to the exclusive reward of the brand-new BMW M2 CS.

    Celebrating the Legend: The BMW M Playlist

    Later in the season, the focus shifts to a deep dive into the engineering excellence and rich racing DNA of a true motoring icon: BMW M.

    • New Playlist: BMW M: Explore the Bavarian manufacturer’s heritage, from legendary classics like the BMW 3.0 CSL to cutting-edge racers like the BMW M Hybrid V8.
    • Guided by an Expert: Hosted by Marc Thiesbürger, spokesperson for BMW Group Classic, this Playlist is a curated journey through one of the world’s most influential performance brands.

    Customisation & Quality of Life: Your Ride, Your Rules

    The developers at Ubisoft Ivory Tower have listened to the community, introducing long-requested features that put the power of personalisation in your hands.

    Deep Customization

    • Stance Customisation: The feature players have been asking for is finally here! You can now fine-tune your car’s ride height and wheel alignment (camber) for that perfect, personalised look.
    • Branded Rims: Say goodbye to generic wheels! Over 40 new branded rim models from iconic names like BBS Motorsport, HRE, and OZ Racing are being added, and they are fully customizable with new colours and material finishes.

    Improved Player Experience

    • Ranked Grand Races: Test your skills against the best! The popular 28-player Grand Races now feature a new progression and ranking system (Bronze to Legend) with exclusive seasonal rewards.
    • Friend Pass: Want to race with your crew? You can now invite up to three friends to play the full game for free, with no time limits, as long as they stay in your crew!
    • Looking for Crew: A new tool to help you find teammates faster for all the multiplayer activities the festival has to offer.
    • Steam Deck Verified: Take the festival on the go! The game is now fully verified for the Steam Deck.

    A Garage Full of New Metal

    Season 8 sees over 20 new vehicles rolling out, including new Playlist rewards and additions to the Year 3 Pass:

    Vehicle ExampleCategoryKey Highlight
    BMW M2 CSStreetExclusive reward for the Street Riders Playlist.
    Mercedes-AMG GTStreetAvailable at launch.
    Pagani ImolaHypercarJoining the lineup in December.
    BMW M Hybrid V8RacingPart of the BMW M Playlist content.
    Ferrari 12 CilindriHypercarEarly access for Year 3 Pass owners.

    Get on the Road!

    The Crew Motorfest Season 8 is a powerful kickoff to Year 3, delivering on fan expectations for deeper customisation while injecting a raw, fresh feel with the new Street Riders content. Whether you’re a tuner obsessed with stance, a hypercar enthusiast, or a competitive racer, this season has something to put a smile on your face and a new ride in your garage.

    Season 8 is available now—are you ready to dominate the streets of O’ahu?

    What vehicle are you most excited to try out with the new Stance customisation options? Let me know in the comments!

    The Crew Motorfest: Season 8 – https://ubi.li/1DX4P

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  • When Games Get Real: The Crew Motorfest at GP Explorer: The Last Race

    When Games Get Real: The Crew Motorfest at GP Explorer: The Last Race

    The line between gaming and real-world motorsport has officially dissolved. This October, the vibrant, adrenaline-fueled world of The Crew Motorfest is smashing into reality as the title partner for Team Ludwig & Michael Reeves at the phenomenal GP Explorer: The Last Race.

    This isn’t just a sponsorship—it’s a cultural collision that perfectly embodies the car culture spirit the Motorfest franchise is all about.

    What is GP Explorer? The French Phenomenon Goes Global

    For those unfamiliar, GP Explorer is not your average race. Created by French content creator Squeezie, the event is a bold, high-octane experiment: gather some of the biggest global streamers and content creators, put them through months of intense, professional motorsport training, and then pit them against each other in real, single-seater Formula 4 (F4) race cars on the legendary Bugatti Circuit at Le Mans, France.

    What started as an idea quickly grew into a cultural phenomenon. It draws tens of thousands of fans to the track and pulls in millions of viewers online, setting new records for live streams. It’s serious racing mixed with festival energy, proving that the passion for speed and competition transcends traditional media.

    The Last Lap: The Crew Motorfest Enters the Fray

    This year marks the third and final instalment of the GP Explorer, hence the dramatic title: “The Last Race.” To make it an unforgettable finale, the event has gone international, and that’s where The Crew Motorfest steps in.

    We are thrilled to be the title partner for Team Ludwig & Michael Reeves. Two iconic American creators—Ludwig, the prominent streamer, and Michael Reeves, the eccentric engineer—are trading their joysticks for steering wheels. They will be taking on the Le Mans circuit in the iconic colours of The Crew Motorfest.

    This team isn’t just about fun; it’s about sharing the incredible thrill of real motorsport with a global audience, directly channelling the “Race Anything, Anywhere” mentality of the game into a true competitive challenge.

    The Festival Experience, In-Game and IRL

    The GP Explorer weekend (October 3-5, 2025) is a three-day celebration of speed, sound, and spectacular entertainment.

    • On Site at Le Mans: The Crew Motorfest is right in the heart of the action with a dedicated stand in the fan village. Attendees can jump into the game, take part in challenges, and soak up the electric atmosphere.
    • In Your Game: The celebration isn’t limited to the track. Expect a special in-game week inspired by the GP Explorer: The Last Race event! While the details are still under wraps, get ready to feel the F4 adrenaline right in your Hawaiian playground on O’ahu and Maui.

    Whether you’re tuning in to watch Ludwig and Michael Reeves push their F4 cars to the limit or hopping into your favourite vehicle in the game to participate in a themed Playlist, this is a moment where the worlds of virtual and real-life racing connect like never before.

    Get ready to cheer for Team Ludwig & Michael Reeves! Mark your calendars, tune in, and let the ultimate race begin!

    The Crew Motorfest https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/game/the-crew/motorfest

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  • Standby For Red Bull x The Crew Motorfest

    Standby For Red Bull x The Crew Motorfest

    It is the Rad Bull with The Crew Motofest and it is something to get excited about as it really does bring all the fun of motorsport, music and the influence of Red Bull at these kinds of events. The game brings together some seriously iconic vehicles many of which players would already recognise and some might be a little more obscure, but they all have something in common explosive action-packed racing. The Crew Motorfest is available on PlayStation, Xbox and PC.

    To find out more about The Crew game go to the official game website here https://ubi.li/1DX4P

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  • The Crew Motorfest Season 5 available now

    The Crew Motorfest Season 5 available now

    This is the Crew Motorfest: Season 5 with the largest update to the game for players to enjoy and experience the thrill of the race with a new island to explore and race around against other like minded players. There are new cars, new playlists and the Chase Squad experience too. The Crew Motorfest: Season 5 is available now for Playstation, Xbox and on PC it is available from the normal channels.

    To find out more about The Crew Motorfest: Season 5 go to the official game website here https://ubi.li/9ryd7

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  • Ubisoft announces The Crew Motorfest Season 4

    Ubisoft announces The Crew Motorfest Season 4

    Coming next month is season four of the fantastic The Crew Motorfest this is much more than just racing, it’s a lifestyle of designing and building custom car design, entering into the displays and racing, this is everything about about cars that is cool. Join the Motorfest and show off your own ideas on what a great car customisation can be like. The free update will be coming out on the 3rd of July are you ready for this?

    Find out more about the Crew Motorfest season four here; https://ubi.li/fvsJ8

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  • The Crew Motorfest Season 2 Launch

    The Crew Motorfest Season 2 Launch

    This is the Crew Motorfest season 2 launch, yes the Hoonigan family are back with bigger and better cars that are bound to become an explosive issue on and off the track. This season is going to be massive with an artificial island and new challenges that will make your racing experience as real as it could be.

    The Crew Motorfest: Season 2 is here right now, so get your team ready and press that pedal to the metal, but its not all about speed, this game requires a bit of skill and a lot of luck too. So do you have what it takes to tackle the Crew Motorfest?

    Find out more about The Crew Motorfest: Season 2 Launch here; https://ubi.li/fvsJ8

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  • The Crew Motorfest November Program

    The Crew Motorfest November Program

    Get ready to start your engines, put pedal to metal and burn some rubber along the way with The Crew Motorfest screeching into your life. This is special as it is a celebration of car design from some of the top car manufacturers across Europe, this is a fantastic expo of all cars from the Mini to Buggati and beyond, these cars are special and deserve to be showcased.

    It is not every day that you get to get behind the wheel of some of the most expensive and iconic cars around, but this is The Crew Motorfest and anything is possible. The problem for the players is what car do you choose to drive, all have good and bad points, is power better than handling, or is the skill of the driver that makes the difference?

    Find out more about the The Crew Motorfest game here; https://ubi.li/fvsJ8

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  • The Crew Motorfest: Live Action Launch

    The Crew Motorfest: Live Action Launch

    There is nothing like a fantastic live-action launch for a game especially when it’s The Crew Motorfest with a Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica, Porsche Taycan Turbo S and the brilliant Nissan Z taking a starring role in this live-action launch for the game.

    There will be a free trial for gamers to try it out for five hours from the 14th to the 17th of September, it’s not that often that you get something for free, so why not give The Crew game a try, you have nothing to lose apart from the race to the finish line!

    Find out more about The Crew Motorfest here; https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/game/the-crew/motorfest

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  • The Crew Motorfest Gameplay

    Get a first look at what to expect from the Crew Motorfest game experience, with a cool playlist and of course not to forget some serious vehicles including the Lamborghini Revuelto, Toyota Supra, Hummer EV and the Porsche Taycan Turbo S.

    For anyone who loves cars, racing and visiting new places this is the game for you as it has all of that and much more. Are you ready to put your foot down?

    Find out more on the Crew Motorfest and how to pre-order the game here; thecrewmotorfest.com

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