The racing genre has seen an upturn in recent years, with titles like Forza Horizon and Gran Turismo commanding the spotlight. Yet, among fans of open-world, arcade-style racing, Ubisoft Ivory Tower’s The Crew series has held a special place. Now, with rumors circulating about leadership changes, many are asking the question, Is The Crew sequel finally in development? Let’s find out.
The Crew Sequel: What We Know So Far
As of 2025, there is no official confirmation from Ubisoft regarding a new The Crew sequel beyond The Crew Motorfest. However, several strong indicators and industry insiders suggest that a Crew sequel is in development.
In July 2024, Ubisoft Ivory Tower, the developers of The Crew series, posted a job listing for a Senior Level Designer for an unannounced racing project, fueling speculation that a new title is on the way. Further adding to the buzz, longtime series director Stephane Beley was promoted to Managing Director of Ivory Tower in late 2024, a move many interpreted as setting the stage for a new chapter.
While The Crew Motorfest served as the third entry in the series, many fans believe it was a spin-off rather than a true sequel, lacking the series’ open-world freedom and cross-country exploration. This fuels the belief that a proper sequel, perhaps The Crew 3, is in the works.
Ubisoft’s Legacy in the Series and Why Fans Want More
Ubisoft’s The Crew series has always been ambitious. The original The Crew (2014) introduced players to a scaled-down version of the entire United States. The Crew 2 (2018) further built upon this with multi-vehicle exploration, allowing players to switch between various types of vehicles, such as cars, boats, and planes. Despite some rough edges, both titles were praised for their freedom and scale. And now, keeping its promise, Ubisoft is also adding an offline mode to these titles. You can read more about that here.
Then came The Crew Motorfest in 2023. This installment shifted toward a more festival-style format, drawing heavy comparisons to Forza Horizon. While impressive and vibrant, Motorfest left many longtime fans disappointed. Critics pointed out the limited map size, repetitive content, and lack of innovation.
Though Ubisoft has supported Motorfest with Year 2 updates, including the addition of Maui and a new PvE mode called The Chase Squad, many players feel these expansions don’t address the core desire: a return to the massive, explorable open world that made The Crew distinct.
Summary
While we don’t yet have an official reveal or teaser for the next The Crew sequel, all signs point to movement behind the scenes. Community sentiment and the leadership reshuffle at Ubisoft Ivory Tower suggest that the next installment is not a question of if, but when.
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