1. ABOUT THE CREW 2 – OPEN BETA
a) How can I participate to the Open Beta?
The Crew 2 Open Beta is accessible for free to all players on Xbox-One, PS4 and PC (in eligible countries). Please note that an Ubisoft account is required to be able to play the game.
You don’t need any keys to join the Open Beta, simply go to your platform store, download on www.thecrewgame.com/beta and play!

Xbox One:
o Reach the Games menu and search for The Crew 2 Open Beta

PS4:
o Go to the Playstation Store and search for The Crew 2 Open Beta,

Uplay PC
o Launch Uplay PC launcher, The Crew 2 Open Beta will be available in your Free Games list.

Steam
o Launch Steam, search for the The Crew 2 Open Beta product page and click on “Play now” button to download the Open Beta in your library.


b) When can I play the Open Beta?
The Crew 2 – Open Beta will be available between Thursday, June 21st at 8am UTC / 10am CEST / 4am EDT to Monday, June 25th at the same time.

In order to start playing as soon as the Beta begins, we highly recommend that you preload the build from June 11th.

For any updates or changes to the schedule, please follow our official twitter account @thecrewgame.

c) Which platforms is the Beta available on?
The Crew 2 – Open Beta will be available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Steam & Uplay. .

d) What languages are supported in this Beta?
The Crew 2 - Beta will feature all languages supported by the final game.


Interface Full Audio Subtitles
English x x x
French x x x
Italian x x x
German x x x
Spanish x x x
Arabic x x
Simplified Chinese x x
Traditional Chinese x x
Korean x x
Japanese x x x
Dutch x x
Polish x x
Portuguese-Brazil x x x
Russian x x x


e) Can I stream/publish content about this Beta?
Yes you can!

This Beta version features all photo and video editing tools available in the full game. Thanks to the live replay menu, you will be able to create stunning screenshots and short movies, directly from the game!

Share your best moments by using the official hashtag #TheCrew2. We can’t wait to discover what you will create!

f) What are the official Beta channels?
To keep up with the latest news about this Beta, make sure to check the following destinations:

- Official website
http://thecrewgame.com/beta (TBC)
This is your entry point for all information about The Crew 2 – Open Beta! Check out the latest news and learn more about the Open Beta content.
- Open Beta Forums
http://thecrewgame.com/ob-forums/
Connect to the official forums to join the discussion and share your best moments with other petrolheads!

- The Crew Twitter account
www.twitter.com/thecrewgame
Subscribe to our official Twitter Channel to receive all live updates about the game.
- Ubisoft Customer Support
https://support.ubi.com/games/5165
If you are experiencing any issues with your Ubisoft account or have difficulties to access your game, please contact our customer support agents.
g) How can I share my feedback about the game?
During this Beta phase, you will be able to experience a first glimpse of the The Crew 2 experience.
- If you wish to share your feedback and discuss with other players, we invite you to join our official Open Beta forums: http://thecrewgame.com/obforums/
- If you are experiencing any issue with your access to the game or your Ubisoft account, please contact our customer support https://support.ubi.com/games/5165 Thank you for your support!
h) Is there any reward for being part of the Beta?
All participants of the The Crew 2 – Open Beta will unlock a special reward for the final game. Thanks to the Ubisoft Club, get ready to ride in style with an exclusive Gold Helmet, available in your game inventory from the launch!
Learn more on https://club.ubisoft.com/

2. CONTENT

a) Are we playing the full game?
This Beta version comprises a work-in-progress chunk of the content from The Crew 2.

You will be able to explore the entire open-world in freedrive but also discover the first 8 disciplines of the title:
- Street Racing
- Powerboat
- Rally Raid
- Aerobatics
- Drift
- Motocross
- Touring Car
- Jetsprint

Coop play also is available among Beta players, do not hesitate to join our “Looking for group” forums to organize your next play session!

b) Will my progression be carried over to the full game?
Your characters and progression from this Beta won’t be kept for the final game.

3. TECHNICAL INFORMATION

a) What is the size of the Open Beta?
The download file is approximately of 30GB. Make sure you have enough space on your hard drive, and give yourself some time for the download by taking opportunity of the preload phases.

b) Can I preload the Beta?
The Open Beta will be available for preload on all platforms starting June 11th. If you want to play as soon as the Open Beta is available, we recommend that you download the game beforehand!

c) Do I need a Ubisoft Account?
Yes, a Ubisoft account is mandatory to participate to the Open Beta.

d) Do I need an internet connection to play this Beta?
The Crew 2 being an always-connected living experience, an internet connection is required to play this Beta.

e) Do I need an Xbox Live Gold or PlayStation®Plus membership to participate in the Beta?
As for the final game version, this Beta will be fully playable in solo without any XBL Gold or PSN+ subscription. However, playing with friends or joining a crew features will be unavailable without them.

f) Is the Beta PS4 Pro / Xbox One compatible?
Just like the final game, this The Crew – Beta includes enhanced features on PS4 Pro & Xbox One X.

g) What are the PC system requirements?
To be able to play this Beta in the best conditions, we recommend you to check that you meet the following requirements.

Please note, if you already downloaded the Closed Beta version, this Open Beta will be available as a patch to download when the preload is starting. However, progression won’t be kept between the two versions.

More information can be found in our dedicated PC requirements article http://www.thecrewgame.com/pcdetails.

MINIMUM CONFIGURATION – 30 FPS:
Resolution: 1080p
Video Preset: Low
OS: Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64-bit versions only)
PROCESSOR: Intel Core i5-2400s @ 2.5 GHz or AMD FX-6100 @ 3.3 GHz or equivalent*
VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD HD 7870 (2GB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0 or better)
SYSTEM RAM: 8GB

RECOMMENDED CONFIGURATION – 30 FPS:
Resolution: 1080p
Video Preset: High
OS: Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64-bit versions only)
PROCESSOR: Intel Core i5-3470 @ 3.2 GHz or AMD FX 6350 @ 3.9 GHz or equivalent*
VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB) GTX 760 (4GB) or AMD R9 270X (4GB / 2GB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0 or better)
SYSTEM RAM: 8GB
RECOMMENDED CONFIGURATION – 60 FPS:
Resolution: 1080p
Video Preset: High
OS: Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64-bit versions only)
PROCESSOR: Intel Core i5-4690k @ 3.5 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @ 3.2 GHz or equivalent*
VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) or GTX 970 (4GB) or AMD FX 470 (4GB / 8GB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0 or better)
SYSTEM RAM: 8GB

*Please note that, in addition of being below minimum configuration, some processors may be incompatible with the game or some specific features as stated below:
- Processors without SSE 4.X Instruction Set (deployed in 2006)
- Processors without AVX Instruction Set.

*Supported NVIDIA cards at time of release:
• GeForce GTX600 series: GeForce GTX 660 or better
• GeForce GTX700 series: GeForce GTX 760 or better
• GeForce GTX900 series: GeForce GTX 950 or better
• GeForce GTX10-Series: GeForce GTX 1050 or better

**Supported AMD cards at time of release:
• Radeon HD 7000 series: Radeon HD 7870 or better
• Radeon 200 series: Radeon R9 270x or better
• Radeon 300/Fury X series: Radeon R7 370 or better
• Radeon 400 series: Radeon RX 460 or better
• Radeon Vega series: any Radeon Vega series

h) What type of controller can I use?[/B]
The following controllers have been tested with the game:
- Officially Supported
- Mouse + Keyboard
- Microsoft Xbox 360
- Microsoft Xbox One
- Microsoft Xbox One Elite
- Sony Playstation 4
- Steam Controller

Officially supported driving wheels:
Please note that additional devices may be compatible by default or with further setup.

- PC Wheels
o [PC] Fanatec ClubSport Wheel
o [PC] Thrustmaster TX Racing Wheel
o [PC] Thrustmaster T500 RS Racing wheel (with Ferrari GTE 458 Challenge Rim )
o [PC] Thrustmaster T300RS Racing WHEEL
o [PC] T500 RS Gear Shift
o [PC] Thrustmaster T100 (Thrustmaster F430 Force Feedback)
o [PC] Thrustmaster Ferrari Red Legend
o [PC] Logitech Driving Force GT
o [PC] Logitech G27
o [PC] Twin Wheel F1 Combo Wheel
o [PC] Simraceway SRW-S1
o [PC] Thrustmaster TS-PC Racer

- Xbox One Wheels
o [Xbox One] ThrustMaster Ferrari 458 Spider Racing Wheel – Xbox One
o [Xbox One, PC] Thrustmaster VG TX Racing Wheel Leather Edition Premium Official Xbox One Racing Wheel
o [Xbox One, PC] Thrustmaster TS-XW Racer - P310 Competition Mod
o [Xbox One, PC] Fanatec csl elite racing wheel Xbox One
o [Xbox One, PC] Thrustmaster TMX Pro

- PS4 Wheels
o [PS4/PC] Logitech G29 Driving Force Race Wheel + Logitech G Driving Force Shifter Bundle
o [PS4/Xbox One] TH8A Add-On Shifter
o [PS4/PC] Thrustmaster T-GT
o [PS4/PC] Fanatec csl elite racing wheel PS4
o [PS4/PC] Thrustmaster T500 RS Racing wheel
o [PS4/PC] Thrustmaster T150

Officially supported Joysticks:
o [PC] Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Joystick for Windows
o [PC] Thrustmaster T16000M FCS Flight Pack - PC
o [Xbox One/PC] Thrustmaster,T.Filght Hotas One
o [PS4/PC] Thrustmaster T.Flight Hotas 4 Flight Stick for PS4 & PC
o [PS4/PC] Thrustmaster TFRP Flight Rudder Pedals for PC & Playstation 4

Don’t hesitate to share your experience with other controllers in the forums!