STACK #164 June 2018

GAMES FEATURE

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So, you like cars? “We are thrilled by all the vehicles and manufacturers that are featured in The Crew 2 : there are more than 250 vehicles in our line-up, from more than 50 prestigious brands. Being able to allow our players to experience a realistic open world is a core part of the game. Having great car brands like Harley-Davidson, Porsche, Ferrari, Audi, and plane and boat licences like Zivko and DCB, gives us an incredible variety of vehicles that adds to this experience and gives our players a tremendous line-up for launch. Being able to allow our players to experience a realistic open world is a core part of the game.”

The Crew 2 is back and bigger than ever, and hits consoles this month, with more ways to experience the land of the free, home of the brave.We found out everything you need to know – courtesy of Stéphane Beley, game director – about Ubisoft’s sequel. Words Alesha Kolbe Planes , boats, and automobiles

of the most extensive range of visual customs parts, but you can also customise your vehicle by creating your very own sticker with The Crew 2 sticker editor. Mechanical parts and customisations are obtained by collecting loot. Loot items for your vehicles are only available by completing challenges and through progression of the

What feedback did you receive following the release of The Crew back in 2014? The feedback we receive from our players is our most crucial tool to improving overall gameplay as well as satisfying and exciting our community. In fact, the inspiration for The Crew 2 came from the way our community played The Crew . We noticed players creatively exploring the world we had created, and crafting new challenges from themselves and their friends. This was a sign for us to design a game to encourage and nurture this kind of gameplay, allowing our players to not only follow the natural progression of the game, but to be creative and adventurous in the process. For gameplay, a major aspect we wanted to improve upon was vehicle handling. The handling characteristics are unique to each individual vehicle. As in real life, the player

Cities have been built from ground up to allow new motorsports challenges to take place in the streets, through countless shortcuts and even on the rooftops. Players will notice unique environments and terrain suitable for different events including aerobatics, powerboating and rally raid to name a few. Each unique environment is scaled so you can conquer it with all racing disciplines, whether it be on the land, water or in the air! Perfect spots have been designed everywhere on the map and dedicated to specific disciplines: you’ll find a motocross track in the heart of Los Angeles, Air Race gates on the top of Manhattan buildings, and other signs that the entire world has been completely taken over by motorsports. Will the game feature a photo mode? The Crew 2 will feature a photo mode giving access to a complete range of tools through a LiveApp feature, which will allow them to capture their favourite and most exciting moments. Live App feature contains Live Track, Live Replay and Live Video Editor. Live Track will record the last ten minutes of gameplay showing player movements on the world map; Live Replay gives the player the opportunity to create a custom video clip of their experience; and Live Video Editor is the most advanced option, allowing players to get creative with their editing options. In addition, players will be able to share their creations on social media with a wave of the hand.

Cities have been built from ground up to allow new motorsports challenges...

corresponding disciplines. The quality of the parts obtained are related to the player’s level of fame.

will have to adapt to the different vehicles and the terrains they are best suitable for. The tweaks and changes made are to ensure the handling is as true to the original as possible. What kind of customisation for both the player and vehicles can we expect? Player vehicles are fully customisable whether it be visuals, aesthetics or mechanics. Customisation options will differ vehicle to vehicle – for instance, street racing vehicles have some

How scaled is the map? The map is a new take on the USA and is completely reshaped.

• The Crew 2 is out June 29

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