Summary
- Ubisoft has greenlit the new Crew game, making it the fourth one in the series.
- The new game will reportedly return to the original exploration-driven formula.
- A release is unlikely before the late 2020s or even 2030.
Ubisoft Prepares for New Crew Game
After the success of The Crew Motorfest, Ubisoft is reportedly ready to bring fans another high-octane adventure.
According to industry insider Tom Henderson, the French gaming giant has greenlit the fourth mainline entry in The Crew series. This game promises to return to the exploration-driven gameplay that made the original titles stand out, moving away from the more festival-style approach seen in Motorfest.
Ubisoft Ivory Tower, the studio behind the franchise, has been the heart of The Crew since the first game launched in 2014. While Motorfest broke franchise sales records, it marked a noticeable shift, leaning more toward Forza Horizon’s style with event-focused content and a condensed map based on Hawaii’s O’ahu.
Fans who missed the expansive, cross-country exploration of earlier entries may be thrilled by this reported pivot back to the roots.
When Could the New Crew Game Arrive?
Based on Henderson’s report, the new game is still very early in development. If Ubisoft Ivory Tower is just entering the pre-production phase, it’s safe to assume the next Crew game won’t be hitting the market anytime soon.
Given how long modern AAA development cycles take, fans might have to wait until around 2030. By then, we’ll likely be deep into the next console generation, making the upcoming game potentially a cross-gen or even next-gen exclusive release.
For now, The Crew Motorfest will continue receiving seasonal updates and support, keeping fans engaged while the new title takes shape. And with the studio also working on adding offline features to The Crew 2 after recent legal challenges, Ubisoft’s racing division is definitely busy behind the scenes.
While no official announcements have been made yet, the gaming community will be watching closely for more details. Will this next chapter be called The Crew 3, or something entirely new? Only time will tell, but the hype engine is already revving up.
