An Online save can be exported offline, but not the other way 'round.
The Crew 2 Hybrid Mode will now offer players the chance to play in online or offline mode, through be warned: there are separate saves attached to each.
The new mode is a response to heavy criticism over Ubisoft’s decision to remove the original The Crew from players’ libraries at the same time it shut down online servers for the title back in 2024. As part of a lawsuit that followed, Ubisoft said that players didn’t have “unfettered ownership” of their purchases, but rather “a limited license to access the game”.
This kinder, gentler tactic will give players “the freedom to choose how [they] want to play The Crew 2,” Ubisoft said in an update.
Firing up Hybrid Mode will offer the chance to play online or offline; if choosing the latter, an online game save can be exported for use. While players can choose to re-export their online save to their offline profile, the process cannot be performed in the opposite direction.
“If you’ve purchased vehicle packs, the Season Pass, or unlocked rewards via Ubisoft Connect, make sure to claim them in The House or any HQ while playing online,” Ubisoft said by way of advice. “Once claimed, these items will be included in your exported offline save and available the next time you play without a connection.”
Ubisoft also detailed news of The Crew Motorfest Year 3, which debuts on 5 November. That update — for a separate game that’s decidedly not The Crew 2 — will add three new seasons, community-focused upgrades, and a new Season Pass.
The Crew 2 is available on Windows PC, Xbox One and PS4.
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