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The Crew’s huge new expansion pack Wild Run launches on PS4, Xbox One and PC tomorrow, November 17.
But even if you aren’t planning on picking it up, you’ll still have access to two key upgrades that will transform your playtime with last year’s MMOCARPG. And if you are, there’s plenty more content to tempt you back into Ubisoft’s racer as well. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of tomorrow’s launch:
Free to all players
Complete graphical upgrade: Wild Run’s update introduces an entirely new Physically Based Rendering system that completely changes the look of The Crew. Ubisoft cites the main upgrades as an enhanced depth of field, improved lighting, higher resolution textures and reworked shaders, resulting in a “more photorealistic world”. Certain areas of the game world have also been completely redesigned. You can take a look at how it compares to the original game in the video below (The Crew: Wild Run on the left, original game on the right):
Dynamic weather: New weather effects including thunderstorms, lighting and rain promise to add “even more liveliness to the world” and a new challenge for players to overcome.
Expansion pack only
Motorcycles, Monster Trucks, Dragsters and Drift Racers: While non-Wild Run users will be able to see motorcycles, monster trucks, dragsters and drift racers roaming around the game world, only those who purchase Wild Run will be able to drive them.
100+ New Events: Upgrading to Wild Run will unlock a new championship called ‘The Summit’ featuring over 100 new events set across a range of “skill-sets and terrains”. Complete them and you’ll be awarded with “exclusive rewards and rare bonuses”.
New specs for existing cars: Cars you’ve already picked up in The Crew can be further customised with three new specs: the monster truck, the dragster and the drift car.
Other things you need to know
The Crew: Wild Run is not included with the Season Pass: If you’ve already bought The Crew’s Season Pass, you’ll still need to purchase Wild Run separately. Access to Wild Run’s premium content is not included with the Season Pass.
You can still play with your mates: If you pick up Wild Run and your friends don’t (or vice-versa), you’ll still be able to play with them on the same server. Non-Wild Run owners just won’t be able to take part in the new events or race in the new vehicles.
You’ll need to finish the prologue first: In order to access the Wild Run content you’ll need to have finished The Crew’s prologue.
Wild Run will not be available on Xbox 360: Sorry Xbox 360 owners, if you want to take advantage of the Wild Run expansion you’ll have to upgrade to PS4, Xbox One or PC.
What time does it launch? Wild Run goes live at 11am CET (10am GMT) on Tuesday, November 17.
How much is it? Wild Run will cost £24.99 as a digital upgrade. Alternatively, a physical release featuring the original game and the expansion is available at GAME for £39.99.
The Crew: Wild Run launches tomorrow on PS4, Xbox One and PC.
