This week in Motornation, the dangers of the deserts await you in your journey to be the legend you want to be. Should you take up the challenge, be sure to seek out the treasures the desert has to offer. Let’s take a look at what you can expect to find this week in The Crew 2.
LIVE SUMMIT – GOLD SEEKER 2 (APRIL 20 – APRIL 27)
Sand can sometimes hide great treasures… Ride through the most dangerous deserts of the US and try to become the legend you deserve to be.
Need some rides to help navigate the desert? then head over to the Far & Beyond store and check out the three vehicles in this week’s LIVE Summit bundle.
Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 (2006) – Street Race
Pontiac GTO The Judge (1969) – Rally Raid
Lancia Delta S4 (1985) – Rallycross
STORY
Step by step, part by part, some vehicles are built with the sweat of their owners to go from wreck to work of art. Find out what two brothers can achieve together in this week’s story.
VEHICLES & VANITY BUNDLES
The Far & Beyond store has two new Vehicle & Vanity bundles this week. You can find the Pandora and Ragnarök bundles available in store until April 27th.
This week in Motornation it’s all about air power. If you want to reach the height of success, it’s time to take flight and soar across the skies. Let’s look at what you can expect to find this week in The Crew 2.
LIVE SUMMIT – ACE RACE (APRIL 13 – APRIL 20)
Ready for some height this week? The elite of the Motornation pilots meet to determine who will be the best behind a joystick! Little tip: be prepared to take on some G’s and defy gravity!
PLATINUM: LEGENDARY AB PERF PARTS (FAME MAGNET, FAME & BUCKS) GOLD: HARMON ROCKET HR III (2018) SILVER: 52.5K SPARE PARTS BRONZE: 150K FOLLOWERS
Want to be prepared for anything the LIVE Summit can throw at you, head over to the Far & Beyond store and check out the three vehicles in this week’s LIVE Summit bundle.
Cadillac Escalade Enforcer Unit (2012) – Rallycross
Beechcraft Model 17 Staggerwing (1945) – Aerobatics
WACO Aircraft WACO YMF-5D Super (2018) – Air Race
VEHICLES & VANITY BUNDLE
The Far & Beyond store has a new Vehicle & Vanity bundle for this week. You can find the Cloud bundle available in store until April 20th.
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse Bundle (2016) – Cloud Bundle
Cyan Confetti’s Smoke
Cyan Petals Nitro
Cyan Underglow
BASIC BUNDLE
French Touch
Citroën GT (2008) – Hypercar
Renault New Renault Megane R.S. (2018) – Street Race
It’s a new week in Motornation but keep your wits about you as darkness has descended and something strange is haunting the roads. Let’s jump into our weekly round-up and find out what’s happening in The Crew 2.
LIVE SUMMIT – SALEM’S RIDE (APRIL 6 – APRIL 13)
Darkness and fog are upon this week’s LIVE Summit. Forget everything you have learned in this world and try to win by leaving out all the potential strange events that might happen and distract you.
PLATINUM: SALEM LIGHT ROOFTOP GOLD: LEGENDARY RR PERF PARTS (SCORE BREAKER, SKILLED & MUDDY) SILVER: 52.5K SPARE PARTS BRONZE: 150K FOLLOWERS
It’s a fresh week in Motornation, and time to test your driving skills and outrun your opponents. Let’s jump into our weekly round-up and find out what’s happening in The Crew 2.
LIVE SUMMIT DOWNTOWN PURSUIT – (MARCH 30 – APRIL 6)
Want to put your driving skills to the test? Do your best and try to cross the finish line… alone! This week is all about escaping, precision driving and leaving all your opponents far behind!
PLATINUM: LEGENDARY SR PERF PARTS (NITRO CHEMIST, DRAG BUMP & REAR DRAG) GOLD: “CATCH ME IF YOU CAN?” UNDERGLOW SILVER: VISUAL PARTS SET: KOENIGSEGG AGERA R BRONZE: 150K FOLLOWERS
Want to make sure you’re ready to showcase your driving skills? Check out these 4 cars in this week’s LIVE Summit bundle in the Far & Beyond store.
Jaguar C-X75 Concept (2013) - Hypercar
Koenigsegg Agera R (2012) - Drift
Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 (2012) - Hypercar
Ford Crown Victoria Interception Unit (2008) - Street Race
VEHICLES & VANITY BUNDLES
The Far & Beyond store brings an additional Vehicle & Vanity bundle this week. You'll be able to find the Tracker bundle available in store until April 6th.
Gearheads, Get ready for another fresh week in Motornation. Two new investigations from the Archives and a new LIVE Summit await you. There are also new bundles to check out! Let’s jump into our weekly round-up and find out what’s happening in The Crew 2.
LIVE SUMMIT AMERICAN BIKERS – (MARCH 23 – MARCH 30)
Winning sitting comfortably behind a steering wheel is quite accessible but participating to a competition and reaching the top spot while exposed to all the elements is another challenge. Don't miss the chance to grab the Indian Motorcycle SCOUT® The Cruiser Edition (2015) as a platinum reward!
PLATINUM: INDIAN MOTORCYCLE SCOUT® THE CRUISER EDITION (2015) GOLD: FADING STARS WINDOW TINT SILVER: LEGENDARY RX PERF PARTS (NITRO CHEMIST, EXTRA PUMP & FAME) BRONZE: 200K FOLLOWERS
Trade the steering wheel for handlebars this week as the Far & Beyond store has three iconic motorcycles available as part of the LIVE Summit bundle.
Indian Motorcycle Scout® (2015) – Street Race
Harley Davidson Street Glide™ (2017) – Street Race
Harley Davidson Iron 883™ (2017) – Street Race
VEHICLES & VANITY BUNDLES
The Far & Beyond store brings two additional Vehicle & Vanity bundles this week. You’ll be able to find the Shamrock and Basalt bundles available in store until March 30th.
Gearheads, Welcome to Season 5 Episode 1: American Legends, new challenges and vehicles await you in this free update. Check out our overview article and patch notes to see what’s you can expect to find in the coming weeks. Let’s dive into our weekly roundup and find out what’s happening this week in The Crew 2!
LIVE SUMMIT PORSCHE ADDICT 2 – (MARCH 16 – MARCH 23)
Porsche addicts it’s time to rejoice as we’re back with another LIVE Summit with the sole focus on one thing – Porsches. It’s time to prove what you’re made of as you battle out to leave your mark on the leaderboard.
PLATINUM: ORANGE PRISMATIC NITRO GOLD: LEGENDARY RX PERF PARTS (NITRO CHEMIST, EXTRA PUMP & FAME) SILVER: VISUAL PARTS SET: PORSCHE 911 GT (993) BRONZE: 150K FOLLOWERS
Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Turbo (1974) – Touring Car
VEHICLES & VANITY BUNDLES
The Far & Beyond store have kitted out the Porsche 918 Spyder with their latest Vehicle & Vanity bundle. You find the Copper bundle in-store until March 23rd!
The Crew 2 Season 5: American Legends – Patch Notes
The first Episode of the fifth Season of The Crew 2 is here. This Episode brings a new game mode, new cars as well as Quality of Life changes: handling modifications.
For a more detailed break-down of the content released with the Crew 2 Season 5 Episode 1: American Legends, we have got you covered with our Content Overview.
This update will be deployed starting from 9AM UTC / 5AM EDT on Wednesday, March 16th. The estimated maintenance duration should be approximatively 3 hours.
Please follow our official channels for any additional update.
HANDLING IMPROVEMENTS
Context
In March 2020, and with the Inner Drive update, the overall handling of some vehicles was revamped. The goal was to offer extra grip and competitiveness.
Some Vehicle categories were entirely rebalanced: Street Race and Hypercar.
Following this update a new approach to grip and handling was adopted for all future vehicles. At the same time, new Special Editions of previously released vehicles continued to feature the pre-Inner Drive handling model. (With the exception of Street Race and Hypercar categories).
Gameplay Impact
In terms of gameplay and car performance, and according to both our internal data, and player feedback, we have noticed a clear difference between pre and post Inner Drive cars.
This handling discrepancy leads to splitting our car line-up in two different driving styles and feeling, thus making some of them less attractive due to a lower performance.
First Steps
With the release of American Legends Episode 1, we plan on starting to look into one of the affected vehicle category: RallyCross (RX). With the release of Season 5: American Legends, we are going to update the handling of three cars:
Nissan SKYLINE GT-R (R34)
Chevrolet CAMARO SS
Ford FOCUS RS
Keep in mind that these changes are not definitive and can be reversed or tweaked based on your feedback. This is an iterative process, and we would like everyone to share their impression and wishes around the topic. Please leave any dedicate feedback on this forum thread.
Mid-term plan
Now, we would like to identify if the changes we deployed are aligned with community expectations. We also need to see how quickly we can start rolling out additional changes to more cars of the RX category. Once again and given the importance of your feedback during those first steps, we will get back to you on the topic at a later stage to break down the upcoming milestones of this initiative.
DETAILED PATCH NOTES
Patch Size per platform
PC: approx. 30 GB
PlayStation: approx. 29 GB depending on the version.
Xbox: approx. 30 GB
Patch sizes may vary based on your game version.
Features
Game Mode
[Added] New game mode: Stories.
Story mode - Exploration gameplay: using clues to investigate and find rewards.
New Stories button in the main menu
8 Long Stories with a unique reward
8 Medium stories with a unique vanity reward
16 Short stories with bucks rewards
2 stories released each week: alternating one long and one medium story each other week and one short story every week
8 new intro videos and 8 rewards videos for you to discover
[Fixed] Minor localization issues related to The Contractor game mode.
Vanity Items
[Added] 101 new vanity items - to be released throughout the Season in the shop, as LIVE Summit rewards, or in the Motorpass (57).
17 smokes
17 tires
17 underglows
17 nitros
11 horns
9 window tints
5 rooftops
2 suits
6 outfit parts
[Fixed] The default smoke for the XTREMEAIR XA42 (AR) was not visible in free-drive
Summit
[Added] 16 LIVE Summits including:
4 Premium LIVE Summits
1 ultra mooded LIVE Summit
Hobbies
[Fixed] Hobby Stars animations were missing after completing a hobby
Motorpass
[Added] 2 new Motorpasses.
[Added] Daily Challenges and 4 Weekly Challenges.
[Fixed] Minor visual elements were missing when hovering certain Motorpass rewards
[Fixed] Motorstars earned in Live Summits were not awarded immediately
Missions
[Added] One themed event.
Flashback: Japan
Activity Menu
[Added] "Season 5: American Legends" section in the Motorflix activity menu.
Miscellaneous
[Added] Warning when trying to pin a new Challenge, Hobby Action or Story Step to notify another item will be unpinned. It will no longer be necessary to unpin an item before pinning a new one.
Vehicles
New Vehicles
[Added] 27 New Vehicles
Stories additions
Porsche 550 Spyder (SR)
Shop additions
Ford Crown Victoria Interception Unit (SR)
LIVE Summit rewards
Indian Motorcycle Scout® The Cruiser Edition
Motorpass, including
Chevrolet Corvette C7 ZR1 2019 Gold Nugget Edition
Dodge Challenger SRT® Demon Awaken Edition
Porsche 911 GT3 RS Splatter Edition
Ford Mustang Fastback Stunt Edition
And more to be revealed throughout the Season!
[Fixed] Turbo gauge was not working for the Corvette ZR1
[Fixed] Mileage kept on resetting after restarting the game for the YasidDESIGN X American Petrol
[Fixed] Issues related to the side skirt camera angle on the Cadillac Deville with certain customization options.
Physics
[Fixed] Exploit allowing a vehicle to go forward and accelerate to very high speeds in reverse gear.
3C/Handling
[Improved] Updated handling model on the following Rallycross vehicles:
Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34)
Ford Focus RS
Chevrolet Camaro SS
Thematization
[Added] New main menu.
[Added] New "American Legends" landing page and start menu videos.
[Added] New HQ Bus and new world billboard posters.
[Added] One new fully thematized LIVE Summit with dedicated art, music, sound effects and weather.
World (Visual & Audio)
Events
[Fixed] Skills were displaying a difficulty level after The Contractor Episode 1 release.
World
[Improved] Location names are now more visible on the World Map (font: white + outline: black).
[Fixed] iNcoRrECt fOnTs bEinG DisPLAYeD oN rOaD sIGns
[Fixed] Some NPCs were misplaced in the Mead Lake dam area
[Fixed] Misplaced public lamp around the Nashville area
[Fixed] Misplaced public lamp around the Santa Fe area
[Fixed] Asphalt was present in the forest near the Big Sur area
[Fixed] GPS navigation line in the "Los Angeles" SR or HC race
Technical
[Fixed] For itinerary hobbies (driving from A to B), using Fast Fav to select an authorized vehicle will not stop the progression anymore. This behaviour also applies to stories.
[Improved] Memory optimization.
Known Issues
The Muscle Tour Platinum LIVE Summit reward ticket does not display the correct vehicle.
The Crew 2 Season 5 Episode 1: American Legends
Our next free update, The Crew 2 Season 5 Episode 1: American Legends will be available to all The Crew 2 players on March 16th!
With this new Season comes a new game mode and with this Episode comes vehicles and an all-new Motorpass. Join us in writing the latest chapter in the history of The Crew 2 with this fresh update full of surprises!
In addition to the announced content, other exclusive features will be available throughout the season such as vehicle drops, vanity items, as well as some fierce competition in our weekly LIVE Summits!
Full details below.
NEW GAME MODE: STORIES
The vastness of the USA is full of secrets, life bits and treasures that are only waiting to be uncovered.
Over the years, the archivist has collected many objects, notes, and memories that he has finally decided to reveal to you. It is time to investigate the truth throughout the country.
On March 16th, get behind the wheel to complete your quests: recount unfinished stories, some of which may lead you to unexpected treasures.
Throughout the season, the archivist will give you access to two new stories each week. For each of them, clues will help you trace the origin of the tales. In these adventures, your intuition and observation skills will be your best allies. From one discovery to the next, from East Coast to West Coast, you will be sent back into the past to revive the present.
The archives open their heavy doors on the path towards well-kept secrets. Let them lead you on the road to the American Legends.
NEW VEHICLES AND VANITY ITEMS
This Season 5 Episode 1 brings its share of new vehicles. Your investigative skills will be rewarded!
For most of the longer stories, wonderful treasures shall be unveiled to you, such as the Porsche 550 Spyder (Street Race):
In addition to the rewards available in the stories and in the Motorpass, you can always expect to see new vehicle drops throughout the Episode. As a glimpse of the line-up coming with Season 5 Episode 1, here is the Ford Crown Victoria INTERCEPTION UNIT (Street Race) that will be available in the shop from March 30th.
You can of course expect more vehicle additions over the course of the Episode, as well as more than 40 new vanity items!
SEASON 5 EPISODE 1 MOTORPASS
Here is a breakdown of what you can expect in the Motorpass with this new update:
NEW LIVE SUMMITS
For the competitors out there, the latest batch of LIVE Summits begins on March 16th with “Porsche Addict 2”!
Theme, rewards, bundles: if you want to know more about this LIVE Summit and what is happening this week in The Crew 2, check out our dedicated article!
Our first Premium LIVE Summit will come on March 23rd and will feature the Indian Motorcycle SCOUT® The Cruiser Edition as a Platinum reward.
Be sure to check The Crew Hub regularly to track your progress.
What we are highlighting here for March 16th is once again only the beginning. Content drops and themed weeks will continue to offer regular, fresh new experiences as Season 5 Episode 1: American Legends unveils its stories!
Keep an eye on our weekly articles and official channels for the latest news and announcements. We will see you on the road gearheads!
This Week In TC2 – March 8
Gearheads,
This week the spotlight is on Mitsubishi in the latest LIVE Summit. Let’s look at what you can expect to find in Motornation this week.
LIVE SUMMIT MITSUBISHI ADDICT – (MARCH 8 – MARCH 16)
Japanese car manufacturers love nothing more than solving technical challenges to reach first place. Lancer or Eclipse: in this week’s LIVE Summit, Mitsubishi provides you with the best of their car line-up to conquer the podium!
PLATINUM : LEGENDARY RX PERF PARTS (LOOT DIGGER, RICH & RESOURCEFUL) GOLD: DARK PUNCH NITRO SILVER : VISUAL PARTS SET: MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION X BRONZE : 150K FOLLOWERS
To fit right in you’re going to need some Mitsubishi rides, check out Far & Beyond for the LIVE Summit Bundle.
Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX (1999) – Street Race
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X (2014) - Drift
Mitsubishi Lancer WRC05 (2005) - Rallycross
VEHICLES & VANITY BUNDLES
The Far & Beyond store Vehicle & Vanity selection has been refreshed with two bundles. You can find the Nightfall and Cosmos bundles available in-game until March 16th!
We’re jumping back to the 1950s during this week’s LIVE Summit. What can you expect to find in Motornation during this classic era? Let’s find out with our weekly round-up!
LIVE SUMMIT – BACK TO THE 50S (MARCH 2 – MARCH 9)
We’re traveling through time and going back to one of the most memorable decades of the automotive industry. Competition and adrenaline were the standard way of life for Gearheads during the 50’s.
PLATINUM: BACK TO THE 50S TINT GOLD: LEGENDARY RR PERF PARTS (LIVE REWARD SNIFFER, BUMPER & EXTRA PUMP) SILVER: 52.5K SPARE PARTS BRONZE: 150K FOLLOWERS
You’re going to need some rides to blend into the 1950s and win some cool rewards, Far & Beyond just happen to have LIVE Summit Bundle.
Cadillac Cyclone XP 74 Concept (1959) – Street Race
Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe (W196) (1955) – Touring Car
VEHICLES & VANITY BUNDLES
There are two additional classic rides in the Far & Beyond store with the Vehicle & Vanity bundles makeover. You can find the Checkered Cab and Split bundles available in-game until March 8th!
