The next innovative sensation within the racing genre has been introduced by a perhaps unlikely source. Ubisoft in collaboration with technical studio Ivory Tower released their most recent joint project, The Crew, on December 4, 2014. This is certainly an attempt at experimentation by Ubisoft given its lack of experience with any production projects similar to this. Ivory Tower, in contrast, is very well affiliated with this genre. The team consists of developers previously affiliated with Eden Games, with whom they developed for such renowned franchises as Need for Speed and Test Drive Unlimited. The Crew, however, introduces an entirely reevaluated approach to the virtual driving experience.
The Crew delivers a vast and unprecedented open world landscape, spanning the entirety of the mainland United States. This will yield significant transitions between climate and terrain. Vehicle specs optimized for different conditions ensures the versatility of the player's capabilities along with intricate vehicle customization options. Each of the five regions introduces a different spec, which can be used anywhere in the game's world. The game itself is ultimately a multiplayer experience, one which requires online connectivity. It is, of course, possible not to interact with other players, but the free roam environment is one that is always being shared. If one does choose to utilize their multiplayer access, they will discover the ability to form "crews" of up to 4 players who can all collaborate or compete in the game's vast array of activities.
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