Ubisoft is keeping The Crew sequels alive with offline modes
During a recent showcase for The Crew Motorfest, Ubisoft Ivory Tower revealed it was working on individual offline modes for the game and its predecessor, The Crew 2.Ivory Tower explained it was "committed" to both racing titles, and that the modes would ensure "long-term access" for players. Senior creative director Stéphane Beley further said additional "different solutions" were being explored.The first The Crew was taken fully offline this past March after Ubisoft's surprise delisting of the game late last year. At the time, this was attributed to "server infrastructure and licensing restraints."Ivory Tower didn't provide a specific timetable for the offline modes, but said to expect more information in the coming months.
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Update: The Sims is ‘moving beyond’ sequential releases to avoid resetting player progress
Update (09/18/24): EA has clarified The Sims 4 won't be getting a multiplayer mode as first reported by Variety. Instead, the company said upcoming franchise expansion 'Project Rene' will be a standalone experience focused on "building ways for friends to meet, connect, and share while playing together in an all-new world.""There will be a small invite-only playtest for Project Rene this Fall 2024, giving an early look at a multiplayer experience that explores joining friends and other players at a shared location," added the company.Original story: Variety reports EA will keep The Sims 4 going, while also exploring ways to make sure player progress carries over into its eventual successor.The Sims 4 is the series' longest-running entry, and has ac…
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