The Crew Is 2x More Popular than any Other Racer This Gen, The Crew 2 Breaks Beta Records

By Jonathan Leack

During today’s earnings call, Ubisoft founder Yves Guillemot revealed that The Crew 2 has more beta registrants than any other game in the company’s history. Although no number was revealed, previously Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands held the record with 6.8 million participants.

Guillemot added that The Crew currently stands at 12 million registered users. This figure more than doubles that any other racing game has achieved this generation, including releases in the Need for Speed and Forza franchises.

The Crew received lukewarm reception at launch for a number of reasons, including technical issues and clunky driving mechanics. Even then, it demonstrated the series’ potential for delivering an open-world racing environment that encourages exploration and experimentation.

The Crew 2 will include races on the ground, sea, and sky, with environments including the Grand Canyon, Mississippi River, and Rocky Mountains. It’s currently scheduled for a release in Q1 2018 for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.

Jonathan Leack
Jonathan Leack

Although Jonathan Leack began covering the gaming industry in 2009, his earliest roots date back to 2004 when he wrote his first of many reviews to come. Equipped with a B.S. in Computer Information Systems and several information technology certifications, he provides a unique perspective that is technological and business conscious. Having acquired the role of Executive Editor in 2016, his mission is to make GameRevolution a gaming site that thoughtfully considers the consumer perspective, and has a knowledgeable presence of PC gaming, console, hardware, and eSports coverage.

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