The Crew Motorfest’s official Twitter account has announced the fast-as-lightning BMW M2 CS’s inclusion in the racing game and branded it an “unfiltered M experience” for the drivers. The vehicle is now part of the title’s content updates, which is an ongoing process. However, the post was soon buried under a pile of player reactions, who expressed their displeasure with Ubisoft’s attitude and the direction the game was taking.
Ubisoft and The Crew Motorfest have dropped a bomb when it comes to the game’s vehicle roster. They have presented the BMW M2 CS which seems to be a very smart choice taking into account its specs. Technically, the tweet from the game’s Twitter account was a lot of buzz, inviting players to push the limits, etc. Once you go through the thread to look at the replies, though, it is sheer shock! It feels as if they have unblocked a whole source of gamer frustration by the release of this car, which has almost become an afterthought.
First off, there are the folks who just… don’t see the car as anything special. At all. One gamer called it nothing but “a total piece of shit” without further words, “No other way to put it.” Another one responded with “shit ass car” and a demand for a refund. User hybrid11theory even challenged to say that the standard M2 in the game is more enjoyable to drive, thus CS is “extremely disappointing.” Ouch. That was quite severe! So much for the unfiltered experience, right? Another guy has even pointed out the bug that has already been identified – Cletus McYeetus is the one who has disclosed that the ride height in the customization show mode for this “exclusive pre-release showcase” is incorrect. Bravo on the quality control, guys!
On the other hand, the M2 CS saga is the tip of the iceberg. The responses to this tweet were actually a massive declaration that not only Ubisoft but also Motorfest in general had complaints. It is shocking. The car reveal was just a flash that ignited a powder keg of complaints already existing.
Most of the discontent is not even aimed at The Crew. The bulk of it is targeted at the decision of Ubisoft to cancel the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake. For real, the replies are stuffed with it. One user, Daneo, mocked Ubisoft’s thought process: “Ubisoft ‘Hey, I’ve got a great idea. Let’s cancel the thing fans want. Forget that. I’ve got something original….another assassins creed game. Again.’.” Another user, TioKratos, wrote in Portuguese (which can be approximately translated to “Prince of Persia >>>>> Ubisoft franchises. Good thing I have my PS3 and don’t have to rely on the incompetents at Ubisoft. Trash company.”). The hint is clear: gamers notice that the axe is being lowered on a beloved franchise that might be replaced with more of the same.
Then come the complaints that are specific to Motorfest. A person going by the name Bam remarked on a common request, asking for the addition of new cars to various vehicle types and more brand-customization options, charging the developers of having become “lazy.” RHE_DINO insisted on more motorbikes, pointing out that only four had been brought in since the launch which is against the backdrop of “like 150 cars.” Gamers were referring to the game as “mediocre” and “the crappiest racing game out there rn,” one with the username wambamshamallam even saying they had forgotten that the game was still up and running. Ouch.
Technical issues are also part of these complaints. Field Filler3 pointed out that different gear ratios are needed for controlling wheelspin. Al Seven asked why the traffic keeps disappearing – a rather strange and immersion-breaking bug. And minhockagamer, while still admitting his love for the game, asked for more tuning options like neon and xenon-related lights.
So in the middle of this entire uproar, a couple of people actually managed to find some good things to say. “What A Beauty !” was one of the reactions. “Pretty car, even prettier game,” was another. And Midnight056 was just grateful that it was the last week of the BMW-themed update. But to be honest, these good things are like small life rafts in a huge ocean of quite justified annoyance.
The whole situation shows a huge disconnect. Ubisoft and Motorfest are doing their normal content distribution – new car, new tweet, business as usual. But the community is using that very platform to voice much larger concerns regarding game quality, support for other franchises, and a perceived lack of listening. It is not just a matter of one car being good or bad. It is about players feeling that their feedback on broader issues – more bikes, better support for PlayStation and Xbox platforms, and more substantial updates – is being ignored.
