The Crew 2 is an open-world action-driving game developed by Ivory Tower and published by Ubisoft, released on June 29, 2018. Set in a massive recreation of the United States, it allows players to seamlessly explore and compete across land, air, and sea. Featuring a wide variety of vehicles — from exotic cars and motorcycles to boats and stunt planes — the game offers a dynamic motorsports experience with both solo and multiplayer modes. Players can instantly switch between vehicle types using the Fast Fav feature, enabling uninterrupted exploration and racing across diverse terrains.
Key Features
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Massive Open-World USA Freely explore a scaled-down but richly detailed version of the United States, from bustling cities to remote wilderness, with no loading screens between regions
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Multi-Vehicle Gameplay Drive cars, ride bikes, pilot planes, and command boats, switching instantly between them to adapt to challenges and environments
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Four Motorsports Families Join Street Racing, Off-Road, Pro Racing, and Freestyle disciplines, each offering unique events, vehicles, and progression paths
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Fast Fav Feature Instantly swap between your favorite land, air, and sea vehicles at any time for uninterrupted gameplay
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Live Competitions Participate in weekly LIVE Summits, PvP events, and leaderboards to earn exclusive rewards and showcase your skills
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Vehicle Customization Upgrade performance and personalize appearance with a wide range of parts, liveries, and vanity items
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Regular Content Updates Enjoy new vehicles, events, and challenges added through free updates and seasonal content
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Online Multiplayer Play with up to 7 other players in cooperative or competitive modes, requiring a Ubisoft account and internet connection
Pros and Cons
Pros
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Expansive and varied open-world environment
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Seamless vehicle switching across land, air, and sea
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Wide range of motorsport disciplines and events Cons
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Always-online requirement, even for solo play
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Vehicle handling may feel arcade-like for simulation enthusiasts
Compatibility
Works with:
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PlayStation 4 consoles
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DualShock 4 controllers
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PlayStation 5 consoles via backward compatibility
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PS Plus subscription required for online multiplayer
Short Point-Based Overview
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Title: The Crew 2 – PS4
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Genre: Racing, Open World
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Developer: Ivory Tower
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Publisher: Ubisoft
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Release Date: June 29, 2018
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Modes: Single-player, Online Multiplayer (up to 8 players)
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Rating: ESRB Teen (Lyrics)
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Platform: PlayStation 4
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In-Game Purchases: Optional cosmetic and content packs
