Ubisoft announced today The Crew has been delayed on all platforms, and will now be released on December 2, 2014. It's less than a month later than the initial release date of November 11, but Ubisoft says there's "good reason" for the small setback.
To date, The Crew has already completed three closed betas — two on PC, plus a limited technical beta on new-gen consoles. Each time, Ubisoft has learned "valuable information."
"Yes, they were fiddling with things like server loads and tinkering with technical adjustments (as all developers do during closed betas)," Ubisoft's Gary Steinman explained. "But the real win for gamers: They also enhanced the game itself to deliver more of what you love."
“We received a lot of valuable information from the recent PC and console betas,” added Creative Director Julian Gerighty. “We are now scrutinizing all of the player feedback so we can ensure that The Crew delivers the seamless open-world experience that meets everyone’s high expectations.”
According to Ubisoft, this ongoing process has already resulted in some "substantial" updates to the game, including "everything from the option to fully remove the HUD so players can enjoy the scenery as they roam freely through a massive re-creation of the United States (a highly requested featured, Gerighty tells us), to fine-tuning the collisions to be even more realistic and adding in new visual effects. Other major enhancements include adjustments to the difficulty (for example, tweaking the police A.I.) and better integration of the voice chat – especially helpful when crewing up with other players."
On the bright side, a second console closed beta is planned for November, "giving players another opportunity to jump into The Crew ahead of its release and help shape the game."
The Crew is coming to Xbox One, PS4, Xbox 360, and PC on December 2, 2014.
