The The Crew Motorfest (PlayStation 5) is an open-world arcade racing game developed by Ubisoft Ivory Tower and published by Ubisoft. Released on September 14, 2023, it is the third major entry in The Crew series and serves as a spiritual evolution of the franchise’s open-world driving formula.
Set on the stunning Hawaiian island of Oʻahu, the game transforms the environment into a massive automotive festival called Motorfest, where players explore, race, and collect hundreds of vehicles across diverse driving disciplines including street racing, off-road, drift, and endurance challenges.
Unlike traditional linear racing games, Motorfest is structured around curated “Playlists,” each offering themed campaigns inspired by different car cultures. These range from classic muscle cars to modern hypercars and even motorsport-inspired challenges, giving players a wide variety of driving experiences within one connected world.
The game emphasizes freedom and social play, allowing players to join friends online, participate in live events, and explore the island seamlessly with no loading screens between activities. It builds on the series’ foundation while refining handling, visuals, and progression systems for a more focused festival-style experience.
Key features include:
| Platform | PlayStation 5 |
| Genre | Open-World / Arcade Racing |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Online Multiplayer |
| Players | 1 Player (solo) / Up to 32 Players Online (varies by activity) |
| Developer | Ubisoft Ivory Tower |
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Series | The Crew |
| World | Oʻahu, Hawaii (Festival Map) |
| Core Systems | Playlists (themed campaigns), vehicle collection, live events |
| Vehicles | Hundreds of cars across street, drift, off-road, hypercar, and classic categories |
| Gameplay Style | Arcade handling with accessible driving physics and progression systems |
| Graphics | 4K support, HDR, 60 FPS performance mode, enhanced environmental detail |
| Controller Features | DualSense vibration, adaptive triggers, steering wheel support |
| Online Requirement | Online features required for full experience; some solo play available |
| Storage | Approx. 40–60 GB (varies with updates) |
| Release Date | September 14, 2023 |
| Rating | Teen (Violence, Mild Language, Online Interactions) |
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| Works with | Playstation 5 |
| Genre | Racing |