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Ubisoft Launches 'Hybrid Mode' Offline Option for The Crew 2

The rollout is presented as a longevity step following criticism over server‑dependent games that become unplayable after shutdowns.

Overview

  • The update is live on PC now, with PlayStation 4 and Xbox One patches scheduled to arrive later today.
  • Players choose online or offline at startup, and the game automatically launches offline when no internet connection is detected.
  • Online and offline saves are separate; players can export their online save for offline use, which overwrites any existing offline save and does not sync progress back to online.
  • Offline play disables Crew Credits purchases and the Far & Beyond shop, LIVE Summits, all multiplayer features and leaderboards, and most user-generated content including the Race Creator and Livery Editor.
  • Ubisoft says an offline mode for The Crew Motorfest is still in development without a timeframe, and the original The Crew remains playable via the community-run Crew Unlimited server emulator.