This gameplay footage is a tribute to The Crew*, Ubisoft's ambitious open-world racing game that allowed players to explore a scaled-down version of the United States. With the game's servers shut down and the title officially decommissioned, *The Crew is no longer playable, even for those who purchased it.
This video serves as both a nostalgic look back at what made the game special and a reminder of the risks associated with live-service games, where server shutdowns can mean the end of access forever.
Many fans have asked Ubisoft for an offline patch to preserve the game, but there's been no response, leaving us to cherish the memories we made while it lasted.
If The Crew was a part of your gaming journey, I hope this footage brings back some great memories. For those who never got the chance to play it, this is a glimpse into the virtual highways we once raced across.
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