The Crew MotorFest for Windows

Executive summary

The Crew Motorfest, developed by Ubisoft Ivory Tower, is a full-price open-world racing title that continues the series after The Crew 2. It supports solo and multiplayer play and shifts the series to a fresh locale while upgrading the game engine and art assets. The experience centers on an island-wide motor festival that acts as the social and competitive hub for events, races, and collectibles.

Island design and exploration

Instead of the continental United States used in earlier entries, Motorfest places players on a stylized version of Oʻahu, Hawaii. The world isn’t a one-to-one geographic recreation; it stitches together recognizable Hawaiian environments into a compact, explorable playground. Like previous games in the franchise, the map is open — players can drive, fly, and sail wherever they like to discover events, secrets, and scenic routes.

Festival hub and gameplay modes

At the heart of the game is the Motorfest itself: a dynamic festival environment that organizes races and activities. Core gameplay elements include:

• A single-player campaign built around building reputation across different racing disciplines.
• Multiplayer and team-based races where players can cooperate or compete online.
• A variety of event types and short themed campaigns that focus on distinct automotive experiences.

These systems are presented via The Playlist — a set of compact, theme-driven challenges — and an ongoing festival program that regularly rotates content and rewards.

Celebrating automotive culture

Motorfest gives a spotlight to a broad swath of car culture, from classics to cutting-edge electric vehicles. The game encourages participation in exhibitions, themed showings, and special challenges designed to showcase custom builds and driving skill. The Motorfest platform also functions as a showcase for collecting and displaying cars from different eras and styles.

Season Four — spotlight and rewards

Season 4 (the final update for Year 1) celebrates Lowrider culture with a strong focus on customization and community content. Highlights include 29 new cars, curated music playlists, and festival art tied to the Custom Frenzy Main Stage. Players can complete monthly challenges to unlock unique rewards. Key seasonal features and vehicle rewards include:

• Restomod-themed months such as “Lasting Legacy” and “RingBrothers Makeover,” spotlighting restored classics like the RingBrothers Dodge Charger Tusk from SEMA.
• Lowrider-focused events and Drag & Donk customization, with the Chevrolet Impala LowRider Red Duchess Edition (1967) as a Legend reward.
• Creator-driven themes like “Yiannimize” and “Creators Mastery Works,” offering the Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT Basalt Edition (2022) as a reward and previews of upcoming Year 2 content.
• A celebration of Japanese tuning culture and a seasonal Spooktacular event featuring Liberty Walk customs and iconic Nissans, with the Mazda RX-3 Raigyo Edition (1972) included as a prize.

Across the season the game introduces 21 brand-new vehicles and reintroduces eight fan favorites from The Crew 2.

Why it stands out

While Motorfest mirrors the open-world car-festival formula popularized by franchises like Forza Horizon, it brings its own identity through island scenery, a varied vehicle roster, and the inclusion of aircraft and watercraft alongside cars and bikes. Improvements to the engine and higher-resolution textures offer a more polished visual presentation than earlier series entries, and rotating themed events keep content engaging for different player tastes.

Quick facts and common questions

• Is The Crew Motorfest a standalone title or an expansion?
  It is a separate, standalone game rather than an add-on.

• When was it released?
  The game launched on September 14, 2023.

• How many vehicles are available?
  The roster includes over 600 distinct vehicles from roughly 50 manufacturers.

• Does the game include non-car vehicles?
  Yes — players can pilot airplanes and boats in addition to cars and motorcycles.

• Is this the follow-up to The Crew 2?
  Yes, The Crew Motorfest is the direct sequel to The Crew 2.