The Crew 2
TC2
Release Date: June 29, 2018
Racing, cars, planes, sandbox, motorbike, co-op, MMO, motor boats, PS Plus Premium, PS Plus Extra, internet
OpenCritic
Steam
The second installment in a multiplayer open world game series developed by Ivory Tower Studios, which employs the creators of the Test Drive Unlimited series. Like the first installment, The Crew 2 features open world races taking place all over the United States of America. Players participate in various motorsport competitions and try to beat other players or the AI-controlled drivers.
Last Update: June 26, 2018
The Crew 2 Game Guide
The Crew 2 Game Guide is a set of guidelines that will take you right to the finish line. In our solution, you will find information about all cars, motorboats, and planes. Also, you will learn how to collect loot, improve vehicles and unlock tracks.
July 10, 2018
Forza Horizon 4, The Crew 2 and how the two make a perfect racing game together
Is a worthy heir to the legacy of Test Drive Unlimited finally around the corner? The Crew 2 and Forza Horizon 4 are both looking like solid candidates, thanks to the fact that both dev teams aren’t afraid to borrow and overhaul each other’s solutions
Videos and Screens
[1:47] The Crew 2 US Speed Tour Cities trailer
[1:28] The Crew 2 Blizzard Rush trailer
OpenCritic Rating
Game is Recomended by 30% of Critics. There are 123 Critic Reviews.
IGN: 7 / 10 by Luke Reilly
The Crew 2 is big, confident, and stuffed with arcade racing action but it's an uneven and unfinished package.
Game Informer: 6 / 10 by Matthew Kato
Other than brief moments, no part of The Crew 2 is captivating enough, including the rubberband-based gameplay, the events themselves, and the overall setup of the open world
Metro GameCentral: 5 / 10
Some strange design decisions create a racing sequel that's arguably worse than the original, and only time will tell whether it recovers from its poor start.
The main pros of the game
- Variety of Vehicles: The game features a wide range of vehicles including cars, boats, planes, and motorcycles, providing diverse gameplay experiences.
- Large Open World: The map covers a vast representation of the USA, allowing for extensive exploration and a sense of freedom.
- Seamless Vehicle Switching: Players can switch between different types of vehicles without pausing the game, enhancing the gameplay flow.
- Multiplayer Experience: The game is more enjoyable with friends, offering cooperative play and shared rewards.
- Visual Appeal: Many players appreciate the graphics and dynamic weather effects, which contribute to an immersive experience.
- Content Variety: There are numerous race types and activities available, keeping the gameplay fresh.
The main cons of the game
- Poor Vehicle Handling: Many users criticized the vehicle physics and handling as unrealistic or difficult to control, particularly in comparison to other racing games like *Forza Horizon*.
- Repetitive Gameplay: The missions can feel monotonous over time, with some players noting a lack of depth in the racing mechanics.
- Technical Issues: Frequent crashes, bugs, and performance problems, especially with online connectivity, were common complaints.
- Confusing UI: The user interface is often described as complicated and unintuitive, making navigation frustrating.
- AI and Difficulty Balancing: The AI opponents are often seen as either too easy or frustratingly inconsistent, leading to a lack of competitive challenge.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- Character Customization: Players expressed disappointment over the lack of a character creator or the inability to change avatars after the initial selection.
- Single-Player Mode: Some users wished for a more robust offline mode, especially given the game's always-online requirement.
- Improved AI: Many reviews suggested that the AI needed enhancement to provide a more challenging and engaging racing experience.
- More Realistic Gameplay Elements: Players desired a more simulation-like experience, with better physics and handling akin to racing simulators.
- Less Grinding: The game's progression system, which requires extensive grinding for vehicle upgrades and parts, was viewed as tedious by many users.
Summary
- Overall, while The Crew? 2 has its strengths, particularly in its variety and expansive world, it struggles with several gameplay and technical issues that detract from the overall experience.
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GAMERS Score
Average score from 1259 votes. 622 players anticipated the game.
The Crew 2 Description
By the end of 2004, The Crew has been released on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, and PC / Windows. This racing game has been a debut project of Ivory Tower studios; interestingly enough, some of the developers working for Ivory Tower had some experience in the racing genre, as they were the ones who created the Test Drive Unlimited series, while working for Eden Games. The Crew, despite not being flawless, was well received by the gaming community, which resulted in the release of two large expansions – Wild Run and Calling All Units. It was not until May 2017 that Ubisoft announced they were developing The Crew 2.
Mechanics
The PC, PS4 and XONE release of The Crew 2 features much more than the original installment. Developers decided to abandon the police vs criminals type of story and instead they give at players’ disposal four different motorsports families and an open world, where players can feel like at a playground.
Our main goal is to mark our presence at the U.S. motorsport arena. To achieve this, one has to participate in numerous racing competitions. The aforementioned motorsports families specialize in different kinds of races – street, pro, freestyle and off-road. During the game, players acquire various vehicles and upgrades, which are stored at a base (each family has a separate one), where one can customize his machines.
In The Crew, one could drive only cars. In the second installment, the developers decided to go one, or even two steps ahead – in The Crew 2 players participate in races while steering fast motorboats or piloting airplanes. The vehicle handling model opts for arcade driving. With spiral tracks filled with obstacles and other attractions, such as quarter pipes, the game encourages players to learn particular racetracks.
The Crew 2 does not impose anything on anyone – the featured world is available for players to explore right from the start, allowing them to go anywhere they want, anytime they want. Like its predecessor, The Crew 2 highlights its social aspects, thanks to which players can not only race each other online but also share their achievements or best moments.
Technical aspects
The visuals featured by the game have been significantly improved in comparison to The Crew. Vehicles are polished to the smallest detail, cities are more elaborate (sometimes one can even drive on the rooftops), while every other aspect of the game is accompanied by various visual and sound effects along with the dynamic day and night cycle and then some.
Last updated on July 1, 2017
The Crew 2 Summary
Early Access:June 26, 2018
Game Series: The Crew
Platforms:
PC / Windows
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Developer: Ivory Tower
Publisher: Ubisoft
The Crew 2 System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i5-2400S 2.5 GHz / AMD FX-6100 3.3 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 660 / Radeon HD 7870 or better, Windows 7/8.1/10 64-bit
Recommended: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 3.2 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 970 / Radeon RX 470 or better, Windows 7/8.1/10 64-bit
Ubisoft Learns From Scandal Surrounding The Crew; Sequels Will Get an Offline Mode. Check Out Free Map Expansion in Motorfest and Other Big News
Today was The Crew Showcase, where Ubisoft and Ivory Tower presented the future of the series. The presentation was dominated by content for the second year of development of The Crew: Motorfest (with the island of Maui in the lead), but the most important news was the announcement of an offline mode in TC2 and TCM.
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Christopher Mysiak
September 11, 2024
American Legends Update for The Crew 2 Available Today
Today, the free American Legends update will come to The Crew 2. New vehicles and a season pass will appear in the game. The developers also presented plans for the fifth year of support for the title.
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Dawid Wanat
March 16, 2022
Screenshots From The Crew: Orlando Leaked; New Game Was to be a DLC for The Crew 2
According to online leaks, Ivory Tower is working on a new game in The Crew series. Initially, it was supposed to be only a DLC for the latest installment.
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Przemyslaw Dygas
September 25, 2021
Free weekend in The Crew 2
The free weekend in The Crew 2 is live. You can enjoy the game for free until Monday, and those who do will get an exclusive car.
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Adrian Werner
December 13, 2018