The Crew 2
News, coverage and analysis tracking The Crew 2 across the outlets.- The Crew Motorfest Season 10 brings a late-night talk show, new track builder items, and narrative game modeThe Crew Motorfest has launched Season 10, introducing a new 'Motorfest Late Show' playlist with themed challenges and a 1955 BMW 507 reward. The update also adds a Street and Touge kit for the Trackforge UGC toolset, enabling players to create drift courses, and a new narrative mode focusing on Kai's Garage and Project 356, reminiscent of The Crew 2.
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Ubisoft are reportedly laying off up to 380 staff, as the Assassin's Creed publisher closes two studios and restructures anotherUbisoft is reportedly laying off up to 380 employees as it closes its Winnipeg and Belgrade studios and restructures its Barcelona studio to focus solely on Rainbow Six games. These cuts are part of a broader cost-slashing initiative and company reorganization into creative houses for specific game series.
Report – Ubisoft closes two studios with up to 380 job lossesUbisoft has closed its studios in Winnipeg and Belgrade and is restructuring its Barcelona studio, resulting in up to 380 job losses. The Winnipeg studio focused on game engines like Snowdrop and Anvil, while Belgrade supported titles such as Ghost Recon and The Crew. The remaining Ubisoft Barcelona team will now concentrate solely on the Rainbow Six franchise.
Ubisoft is reportedly closing two studios and restructuring another, with around 380 people expected to be laid offUbisoft is reportedly closing its Winnipeg and Belgrade studios, impacting around 380 employees. Ubisoft Barcelona will now focus solely on Rainbow Six projects, and other departments, including Global Publishing and Ubisoft Montreal, are also affected by restructuring and layoffs. This marks the third round of job cuts at Ubisoft this year, following earlier reductions at Red Storm Entertainment and other studios.
Ubisoft Shutting Multiple Studios, as the News Just Keeps Getting WorseUbisoft is reportedly shutting down its studios in Winnipeg and Belgrade, and restructuring its Barcelona unit, potentially impacting around 380 jobs. These closures are part of a broader effort by the publisher to reduce fixed costs by €200 million over the next two years, following multiple game cancellations and layoffs earlier this year.
Ubisoft closing Winnipeg and Belgrade studios and making further layoffsUbisoft is closing its Winnipeg and Belgrade studios and implementing further layoffs across its Barcelona studio and global publishing business. These cost-reduction measures could affect up to 380 roles and are part of a broader restructuring to focus on new strategic priorities. The Winnipeg studio was key in developing the Anvil and Snowdrop engines, while Belgrade focused on various PC and console titles.- Game History and PreservationThe 'Stop Killing Games' movement is celebrating after The Crew 2 received further support for an offline mode. This development is seen as a victory for game preservation advocates concerned about titles becoming inaccessible when online servers are shut down.
The Crew 2 Gets Offline Mode as Stop Killing Games Wins BigThe Crew 2 will receive additional offline mode support following advocacy from the Stop Killing Games movement. This development is seen as a significant victory for game preservation and demonstrates the impact of organized community action on publishers like Ubisoft. The move addresses concerns about games becoming unplayable when servers are shut down, setting a precedent for other titles and publishers.
Stop Killing Games movement celebrates as The Crew 2 sees further offline mode supportUbisoft has released updates for The Crew 2's Hybrid Mode, allowing offline access to features like livery creation and driver statistics, following pressure from the Stop Killing Games movement. The movement, which advocates for game preservation and successfully petitioned the European Parliament, claims credit for Ubisoft's continued support of The Crew 2's offline capabilities and similar plans for The Crew Motorfest.
France's leading consumer association has filed a lawsuit against Ubisoft over The Crew's online shutdownFrance's leading consumer association, UFC-Que Choisir, has filed a lawsuit against Ubisoft concerning the shutdown of the online racing game The Crew. The lawsuit alleges that Ubisoft misled consumers about the permanence of their purchase and imposed abusive contractual clauses. This legal action could have significant implications for game preservation and consumer rights in the industry.
The Crew – Ubisoft Hit by a New Lawsuit in France Supported by Stop Killing GamesUbisoft is facing a new lawsuit in France from consumer association UFC-Que Choisir, supported by Stop Killing Games, over its decision to revoke licenses for The Crew. The lawsuit alleges deceptive business practices and abusive terms regarding the game's revocable license. CEO Yves Guillemot defended the company's actions, stating that game support cannot last forever and that this is an industry-wide issue.
Games Leaving PS Plus in April 2026 May Include Hit Day-1 TitlesSony has not yet revealed the official list of games departing PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium in April 2026. Predictions suggest several titles, including day-one releases like Dave the Diver and Hogwarts Legacy, may leave the service as they approach their subscription anniversary.
Top 10 best-selling video games in Europe in 2024The European video game market saw a 1% growth in 2024, with 188.1 million PC and console games sold. Digital sales increased by 15% while physical sales dropped by 22%. EA Sports FC 25 was the best-selling game, followed by Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, and Helldivers 2 emerged as the top new IP. Console sales declined across all platforms, with Xbox Series X|S experiencing the largest drop.