Motorfest Expands to Switch 2
The Crew Motorfest Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 Release October 8, 2026
Key Points
The Crew Motorfest originally released on September 14, 2023, and is currently available on PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Ubisoft Store.
The Switch 2 edition will include a five-hour free trial.
Pricing across currencies varies: Insider Gaming lists 49.99 USD, 49.99 EUR, and 44.99 GBP, while another report cites 50 USD and £45.
There were reports of an official Ubisoft announcement around July 8, 2026, with leaker Billbil-kun indicating it would be made today.
Nintendo Everything notes the title will be sold digitally and in stores as a game-key card, highlighting both digital and physical avenues for the release.
Ubisoft's open-world racing game The Crew Motorfest is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on October 8, 2026, according to Nintendo Life and GoNintendo. The game, which first launched on September 14, 2023, will be sold both digitally and in stores as a physical game-key card.
The Switch 2 edition is priced at 49.99 USD and 49.99 EUR, with a UK price of 44.99 GBP, per Insider Gaming reports. New players can also try the game before buying with a five-hour free trial.
What The Crew Motorfest Brings to Switch 2
The game drops players onto the island of O'ahu, Hawaii, in a large open world. Players race through car-culture campaigns and diverse event playlists. Live events include Grand Race, Demolition Royale, and Summit Clash, giving players ongoing competitive content to chase.
VGChartz confirms the physical edition will ship as a game-key card — not a traditional cartridge. That means the game data is tied to a digital download code packaged in a physical box. An internet connection is required to play, Nintendo Life notes.
Already Available on Five Other Platforms
The Crew Motorfest is not a new game. Ubisoft and developer Ubisoft Ivory Tower launched it in September 2023, per Gematsu. It is currently playable on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One, and PC through Steam, the Epic Games Store, and the Ubisoft Store.
The Switch 2 edition marks the game's first appearance on a Nintendo platform. Ubisoft has kept the game active with ongoing seasonal content since launch. The Switch 2 version appears to be a full port of that live-service experience.
Leaker Tipped Announcement Before Ubisoft Confirmed It
The Switch 2 release did not come as a total surprise. Known leaker Billbil-kun signaled that Ubisoft would announce the game for Switch 2 on or around July 8, 2026 — the same day reports from multiple outlets went live. The timing matched almost exactly.
VGChartz, Gematsu, and GoNintendo all corroborated the October 8 release date, the game-key card format, and the pricing. The quick alignment across outlets suggests Ubisoft's announcement was well-coordinated ahead of the reveal.
Price and Free Trial Make the Case for New Players
At 49.99 USD, the Switch 2 edition is priced below the typical 69.99 USD cost of a new AAA title. That lower price, combined with a five-hour free trial, lowers the barrier for Switch 2 owners who have never played the game before.
For players already on PS5 or Xbox, there is no upgrade path mentioned. The Switch 2 version appears to be a standalone purchase. Ubisoft has not announced any cross-save or cross-play features for the Switch 2 edition as of the initial reports.
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