The Crew Motorfest is a racing game set in a scaled-down recreation of the Hawaiian islands of Oahu and Maui. Players explore an open world while completing events organized into thematic playlists that focus on different car cultures and vehicle types. The Year 2 Pass expands the experience with new PvE content centered on the Chase Squad.
Gameplay
The core loop revolves around driving a large roster of vehicles across varied terrain in Hawaii. Handling emphasizes arcade-style responsiveness with options for rewind mechanics to correct mistakes during events. Players collect and customize cars, with additional focus on boats and planes in certain activities. The Year 2 Pass adds seven exclusive Chase Squad vehicles, including six cars and one helicopter, each featuring unique customization options such as flashing lights and underglow. Thirteen more vehicles become available immediately with the pass, including models like the Maserati MC20 Cielo from 2023 and the Nissan Skyline GT-R from 1989. Open world challenges encourage exploration through speed traps, slaloms, and stunt jumps alongside the structured events.
Game Modes
Playlists form the primary structure, delivering sequences of races, challenges, and side activities tied to specific themes. The Chase Squad playlist, introduced with the Year 2 Pass, delivers new PvE gameplay focused on high-speed pursuits and takedowns in dedicated missions and open world scenarios. Multiplayer options include Grand Race, a large-scale event supporting up to 28 players across multiple tiers, and Demolition Royale, a battle royale-style demolition derby for up to 32 participants. FreeDrive allows solo or small crew exploration with up to four players grouping together for shared activities. A five-hour free trial provides access to the full map, playlists, and modes to test the systems.
Updates and Seasons
The game receives ongoing seasonal content through live service updates. Year 2 introduced the Chase Squad experience as part of its seasons, bringing new playlists, vehicles, and challenges. Owners of the Year 1 or Year 2 Pass receive one additional vehicle, the Cadillac Ciel concept, when purchasing the Year 3 Pass separately. These updates maintain a steady flow of new events and vehicle additions without altering the foundational open world structure.
Is It Worth Playing?
Critics have given the base game generally favorable scores around the mid-70s on aggregate sites, praising the handling model and playlist organization while noting limitations in map scale and certain multiplayer elements. The Year 2 Pass targets players interested in expanded PvE pursuits and a growing vehicle collection. Those who enjoy arcade racing with open world freedom and thematic event chains will find the most value, especially with the free trial available to sample the core systems before committing. Ongoing seasonal support keeps fresh content arriving for dedicated players.
