The Crew Motorfest Season 5 Patch Notes

Year 2 of The Crew Motorfest is coming in hot with Season 5, and with it comes a variety of new patch notes! Our latest patch introduces the long-awaited FREE map expansion of Maui, as well as the brand-new Year 2 Pass, which includes the new Chase Squad Playlist, along with 7 Chase vehicles and 13 additional vehicles, which will be released through monthly drops! The new editions will be available at 9AM UTC and 6PM UTC on Steam

We've put together this non-exhaustive list of the changes to come in these patch notes. You can also check out our Season 5 Quality of Life Article to learn more about our decisions.
For a more detailed breakdown of the content released in Season 5 please refer to the Content Overview.

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DETAILED PATCH NOTES

Patch Size per platform

• PC: 40.928 GB
• PlayStation 4: 14.386GB
• PlayStation 5: 10.96 GB
• Xbox One: 13.497 GB
• Xbox Series: 16.002 GB

Patch sizes may vary based on your game version.

PLAYLIST

• [New] New playlist: Made in Japan Vol. 2: Get ready for round two of this fan-favorite Playlist!
• [New] New playlist: Motorfest Chase Squad: Feel the thrill of the chase with the Year 2 Pass!
• [Fix] "Burning style" challenge is now working correctly
• [Fix] Fixed text bug for several Automobili Lamborghini challenges
• [Fix] Fixed cases where player was respawned to the wrong place after reward cinematic
• [Fix] Fixed occurrences where crowd was not correctly displayed in Donk VS Low Rider playlist events

EVENTS

• [New] New game mode: Rivals and Chase: Complete the new playlists to unlock both new progressions!
• [Improved] Custom Mode now has its dedicated progression & associated rewards!
• Please note: Any event/category that has already been completed before Season 5 by a player in Custom Mode will not count towards the new progression.
• [Fix] Fixed GPS line display on several Feats
• [Fix] Fixed occurrences where the mini map would disappear when using rewind or fast fav before starting any summit feat
• [Fix] [Boyz N The Mud] Crash Cam now triggers properly when jumping over the side barriers into the crowd at 99%
• [Fix] Fixed several occurrences where launching an activity in a Crew would fail
• [Fix] AI opponents are no longer missing for the Racekhana event in Custom mode
• [Fix] Fixed AI opponents' erratic behavior in several events
• [Fix] [Ridin' in My BUICK] "YOU WENT TOO FAR" message no longer appears after crossing the finish line at high speed
• When playing in a Crew, the invitation to an event now displays a warning if the player hasn't unlocked the event yet
• [Fix] Fixed many instances where players could enter crowd areas
• AI improvements forDonk VS Low Rider and Made in Japan playlist events
• [Fix] Racing line is not misaligned anymore during Rocket science event
• [Fix] Ghost is now available for the event 'What Donk Bizness Is'
• [Fix] Racing line no longer deviates from main path in the event Life of Pierce
• [Fix] Fixed occurrences where player appeared in front of AI using Back on Track feature at the beginning of a race

VEHICLES

• [New] RPG Crafting: possibility to merge perf parts to obtain higher tier parts + 2 bonus sets can now be applied, only 3 parts are required to make a set
• [New] Added rear view mirrors functionality on PS5, Xbox Series X & S, and PC. On PC, mirrors can be toggled in the game Quality settings
• [New] Several new Special Edition vehicles now have emissive liveries!
• [New] UI now shows a preview of perf part rarity applied on a vehicle
• [New] Street Tier performance parts over level 600 can now be equipped on Street Tier 1 vehicles - their level is automatically adjusted to 600 while they are equipped on a ST1 vehicle
• [New] The helicopter can now be imported from The Crew 2!
• [New] Upgraded collision system and cameras with epic VFX (Chase Squad)
• [New] Improved Tyre tracks on Tarmac: tracks are more subtle to reflect the surface more realistically
• [Fix] Dashboard figures are now properly removed from the vehicle when unequipping them and going back and forth into the vanity menu
• [Fix] Fix several Visual Effects for vehicle collisions which were not triggered properly.
• [Fix] Fixed Gear shifting animation for Impala Sports Sedan
• [Fix] Fixed occurrences where vanities were interfering with car backfire
• [Fix] Fixed interior objects clipping
• [Fix] Fixed several vehicle's interiors visual bugs
• [Fix] Fixed Nissan R390 GT1 Road version visual bugs on vehicle model
• [Fix] Fixed Lamborghini Urus hands position on steering wheel
• [Fix] The vehicle level prediction when swapping part is now correct
• [Fix] Fixed missing option to change color for rims on the Ferrari F40 LM
• [Fix] Customization: fine-tuned colors now apply correctly
• [Fix] Rims of the Bugatti Chiron Carbon Edition now match the body color
• [Fix] Rims are no more changing color when accelerating
• [Fix] Several vehicles color preview is now working correctly
• [Fix] Players are not able to copy each other's livery to their own library anymore
• [Fix] Vehicle damage in photo mode is now working properly on Buick GNX Tier 1
• [Fix] Fixed crashes in Livery Editor during stickers creation
• [Fix] Fixed several Visual Effects for vehicle collisions which were not triggered properly.
• [Fix] Fixed short range for light beams on KTM X-Bow GTX
• [Fix] It is now possible to change rims color on Bugatti La Voiture Noire
• [Fix] Fixed color squares on steering wheel of interior designs #2 and #4 for Pagani Utopia
• [Fix] Fixed the color on rims 2, 3 and 4/86 on Chevrolet Corvette C8
• [Fix] The headlight color no longer changes when the player changes the Windshield color on the Lotus Evija
• [Fix] Fixed the missing red line on Abarth 500 Monster Truck
• [Fix] Fixed corrupted reflection on carbon materials in interior customization menu
• [Fix] Fixed a typo in the name for "BMW Erlköning Ed"
• [Fix] Livery option is now available on Ferrari F40 LM
• [Fix] Fixed Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio and Giulia GTAm incorrect weight value

WORLD

• [New] New island: Maui!
• [Fix] Fixed texts overlapping in map filter

WEATHER AND ATMOSPHERICS

• [New] Volcanic plume
• [New] Updated and refined cloud system with more detailed volumetric rendering
• [New] New weather cycle, including low clouds
• [New] Improved lightning interactions with clouds
• [New] Improved night sky, with stars and moon

RENDERING AND LIGHTING

• [New] Vastly improved shadows
• [New] Improved reflections
• [New] Improved specular light response
• [New] Improved tunnel lighting

BIOMES AND VEGETATION

• [New] Volcano and bamboo forest
• [New] New and improved waterfalls and streams
• [New] Islands connected by sand banks
• [New] Taro and lavender fields
• [New] Canal

CONTROLS

• [Fix] [PS5] Nitro button remapping for boats works as intended now

PLATFORMS

• [New] The Crew Motorfest has been adapted to be enhanced with the PS5 Pro.
• 4K Resolution with PSSR Technology and Smoother Performance (1696p average during missions before upscale)
• A Richer, More Detailed World with enhanced screen reflections, improved lighting, enhanced shadow quality, and more!
• Introducing exclusive PS5 Pro graphics mode

MENUES

• [New] Adjusted map navigation speed & zoom level to welcome the new island of Maui!
• [Fix] Fixed texts being cut when text size is set to large.
• [Fix] Playlist preview video no longer freezes when you enter and exit a playlist sub-menu quickly
• [Fix] Fixed an irregular translation for "Damper Rebound Rear" German localization suspension settings in the pro-settings menu

SHOP

• [New] The new Prestige Ticket section can now be found in the Shop menu. Use Prestige Tickets to acquire past Summit Rewards! Prestige Tickets can be earned in the newly improved Custom Mode.
• [Fix] Fixed text overlapping on store's items

ACTIVITIES

• [Fix] Fixed "E-view Observatory" photo quest notification pop-up location
• [Fix] Fixed DONK VS LOW RIDER side activities progression counter
• [Fix] Fixed several Challenges that could not be completed anymore since Season 4

MAIN STAGE

• [Fix] Challenge for custom show is now validated regardless of if the player equipped the vehicle or not
• [Fix] Players won't get the error 3_169 anymore after switching from multiple platforms
• [Fix] Game does not display the server error "3_7186ad05_289" anymore after finishing any summit event or challenges
• [Fix] If a player marked a vehicle as their favorite, it can't be registered by default to the Custom Show anymore if that vehicle isn't part of the theme
• [Fix] The friend to beat display is no longer present in a summit drift event
• [Fix] Fixed a wrong clue for the "Keep your compass" event for the Bikers Custom Summit
• [Fix] Fixed mainstage challenges where vehicle conditions were not validated

MAIN STAGE LEGACY

• [Fix] Main Stage Legacy playlist can't be accessed and completed anymore through crew event invite even if 3 playlists are not completed

GRAND RACE

• [New] Added "No Collision" gameplay modifier to Grand Race events rotation
• [New] New Grand Race sections have been added to the rotation, taking place on the new island of Maui!
• [Fix] Fixed respawn position on several Grand Race sections after using Back on Track
• [Fix] Players can no longer fall through the map during Grand Race
• [Fix] Fixed some Grand Race Challenges not showing a required vehicle

• DEMOLITION ROYALE

• [New] A new Demolition Royale arena has been added to the rotation, taking place on the new island of Maui!

CAR MEET

• [Fix] "Stop Engine" and "ZOOM" buttons are no longer bound to the same key while interacting with car meet vehicles
• [Fix] Voting for your own car in the Custom Show each day is now possible again
• [Fix] Fixed inconsistent animation for steering wheel inside cars in the Car Meet
• [Fix] Out of world scene is no more flashing after opening the mainstage container in Car Meet
• [Fix] Fixed the error code '3_10f9cca9_13' affecting players when buying owned vehicle/vanity in Custom Show
• [Fix] Player name is now correctly displayed on the plate tag after registering vehicle for the custom show
• [Fix] Environment is not dark anymore during test drive from Custom show shop menu

AUDIO

• [New] Added the following songs:

• [New] Sounds added on waiting cinematics
• [PS5] Enhanced Dolby Atmos for home theater support
• [Fix] Fixed the placeholder voice that could be heard in new Main Stage videos
• [Fix] Fixed the "Redliner Kit" engine sound functionality

DRIVER

• [Fix] Fixed all bomber jackets clipping with inside inner t-shirt after selecting various victory animation
• [Fix] Fixed the Legend Points value reset that was sometimes occurring on Driver page
• [Fix] BMW Lifestyle outfit parts are now available after being received as a gift pack

VANITIES

• [Fix] "Imported Smoke" vanity is no longer going upwards on Drift cars in freedrive

CREW INVITE

• [Fix] Fixed the issue when one crew's host was excluded after invite sending
• [Fix] Players do not fail anymore to join the existing crew after accepting an invite in a suspended state
• [Fix] Fixed incorrect representation of players displayed on the player session card

LEADERBOARD

• [Fix] [PS5] Scores equal to "00:00:00" are no more sent in PS5 Challenge leaderboard
• [Fix] No more irregular scorings are present for "Slalom" leaderboard event of summits

PROLOGUE

• [Fix] AI no longer goes out of arena after getting pushed by player from bridge in the OFFROAD Event prologue
• [Fix] Player is no longer going out of the world after missing events checkpoints and getting back on track automatically in OFFROAD Event prologue

PERFORMANCE

• [Fix] When resuming the console from rest mode, the game is no longer stuck in playlist unlock cinematic
• [Fix] Fixed Intel ARC GPUs severe flickering observed during gameplay
• [Fix] Player are not facing infinite loading screen anymore after reaching +99.999.99 bucks
• [Fix] Error 3_d7c2070f_8 no longer occurs after purchasing the Welcome Pack on 2 different platforms
• [Fix] [PC] Fixed occurrences where players were getting disconnected with 3_a8c53bf5_10 error code

UI

• [Fix] "Change Difficulty" popup is no longer proposed throughout a session after answering "NO"
• [Fix] Music player opening input is no more blocked when being on an event tag

MISC

• [New] New affixes have been added for Chase gameplay
• [New] New animated emotes
• [Fix] Fixed corrupted graphical texture found in Mokapu Beach
• [Fix] Fixed headlights brightness on bikes in first person view
• [Fix] Reward titles will now be collected properly
• [Fix] Time-Limited Challenges are now rewarding the user XP and in-game prize in Ubisoft Connect

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