Ubisoft Addresses Backlash by Introducing Offline Modes for The Crew 2 and Motorfest
Ubisoft recently made a significant announcement regarding two of its popular racing games, The Crew 2 and The Crew Motorfest , which are set to receive offline modes. This comes after a wave of controversy earlier this year when the company shut down servers for the original The Crew , leaving the game completely unplayable. Players were not only deprived of the multiplayer experience but also lost access to all single-player content, as the game was designed to be always online. To make matters worse, Ubisoft began revoking licenses, further frustrating those who had purchased the game.
The move sparked renewed discussions around the preservation of video games and the ethics of server-dependent titles. Gamers and industry professionals alike expressed concerns over the increasing trend of games becoming obsolete once their servers are taken down. This ultimately led to the formation of Stop Killing Games , an initiative advocating for the preservation of digital content and lobbying for legal protections against these kinds of scenarios.
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Ubisoft, however, seems to have taken the feedback seriously. In a statement posted on social media, the company acknowledged the frustration of players who had lost access to The Crew and expressed their commitment to ensuring that this issue does not affect the sequels. They announced that both The Crew 2 and The Crew Motorfest will receive offline modes, ensuring long-term access to these games even when their servers eventually go offline.
This announcement was seen by many as a positive step toward consumer rights and video game preservation. Notably, Ross Scott, founder of Stop Killing Games , commented that the decision might have been influenced by investigations from consumer protection agencies in various countries, particularly around the legality of revoking access to a product that was sold without a clear expiration date.
While The Crew remains inaccessible, Ubisoft’s decision to introduce offline modes for its sequels shows a shift in its approach to player accessibility and game longevity. This move also offers a glimmer of hope for gamers concerned about the future of other server-dependent games. Fans are now eagerly awaiting more details on when the offline modes will be rolled out, with Ubisoft promising more information in the coming months.
In the meantime, both The Crew 2 and The Crew Motorfest continue to thrive. Ubisoft has also launched Motorfest’s Year 2 content, with exciting updates like free access to the entire island of Maui and new PvE modes, keeping the game fresh and engaging for its player base. However, the promise of offline modes offers peace of mind to those worried about the eventual shutdown of the servers, ensuring that these titles won’t meet the same fate as their predecessor.
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