Play Ubisoft’s RPG-racer The Crew a month early in the November beta

By Will Fulton Published October 30, 2014

Ubisoft’s open-world driving game The Crew is set for a closed console beta that will run from November 6 through 10. This will be the fourth and final beta test before the game’s December 2, 2014 release.

The Crew distinguishes itself by having the entire United States as a seamless, open-world playground, taking roughly 45 minutes of real time to drive from coast to coast. The beta will allow players to explore the entire country and complete challenges in two out of five regions: the East Coast and Midwest. Multiplayer lobbies for those regions will also be open for those that want to test their skills against other humans.

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Anyone who pre-ordered the game on consoles has access to the beta. If you have not pre-ordered but want a chance to join in on the fun, you can sign up for the beta wait list on The Crew’s website. The Crew will arrive on PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox 360, and Xbox One on December 2, 2014.

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