Ubisoft Ivory Tower is shrinking the action in The Crew Motorfest. The open-world arcade driving game is getting a new mode called RC Frenzy, which swaps full-sized cars for radio-controlled toys. According to the official launch trailer, players will take the tiny wheel of an RC car to dodge obstacles, race across tracks, and compete in a smaller form factor.

RC Frenzy launches on May 6 for The Crew Motorfest. It will be available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The mode is a free update for existing players, though the source material does not specify whether the mode is free or part of a paid expansion. Given the trailer is labeled as a launch trailer, it appears to be arriving as a content update rather than a standalone release.

What RC Frenzy brings to The Crew Motorfest

The mode introduces a new way to experience the game's open world. Instead of navigating highways and off-road trails in full-scale vehicles, you pilot a small RC car. The briefing mentions dodging obstacles and racing across tracks, suggesting a scaled-down environment designed for the tiny vehicles. The "small form factor" phrase indicates the cars are physically smaller than the game's regular roster of cars, bikes, boats, and planes.

The Crew Motorfest already features a wide variety of vehicle types and playlists, from street racing to off-road rallies to aerial stunts. RC Frenzy adds a new scale to the mix. It is not the first time the series has experimented with unusual vehicle types — previous games in The Crew franchise have included monster trucks, hovercraft, and even formula cars — but scaling down to RC cars is a fresh twist.

Platform availability and timing

RC Frenzy is confirmed for release on May 6. The mode will support PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The source material does not mention whether cross-play or cross-progression will be enabled for the mode, nor whether it requires the base game to access. Given that The Crew Motorfest itself supports cross-play on certain platforms, it is plausible that RC Frenzy will too, but that detail is not confirmed.

No pricing information is provided in the briefing. The mode could be a free addition or part of a seasonal pass. Ubisoft Ivory Tower has previously released major content updates for The Crew Motorfest as free downloadable content, such as the Made in Japan update and the American Legends update. RC Frenzy may follow the same pattern.

What to expect from the gameplay

Based on the trailer description, RC Frenzy appears to be a race-based mode with obstacle avoidance as a key mechanic. The small scale allows for tracks that wind through environments not normally accessible to full-size vehicles — think miniature versions of real-world locations, or custom-built RC tracks hidden within the game's open world. The trailer likely shows the RC cars zipping through backyards, parking lots, or specially constructed circuits.

The phrase "win big with a small form factor" suggests that the mode offers substantial rewards — possibly in-game currency, exclusive vehicles, or customization items. However, the source material does not specify what those rewards are. Players familiar with The Crew Motorfest's existing reward systems can expect similar progression mechanics: completing races, earning XP, and unlocking new parts or vehicles.

Context within The Crew Motorfest

The Crew Motorfest launched in September 2023 and is the third major entry in Ubisoft's open-world racing series. It is set on a fictionalized version of the Hawaiian island of Oahu. The game emphasizes arcade-style driving rather than simulation, which makes it a natural fit for a playful mode like RC Frenzy. The addition of RC cars aligns with the game's Carnival theme, which celebrates car culture in a festival-like atmosphere.

Ubisoft Ivory Tower has been steadily adding content since launch. The Made in Japan update introduced Japanese car culture and a new island area. The American Legends update focused on classic American muscle cars and road trips. RC Frenzy continues the trend of bringing variety to the vehicle roster. It is unclear whether RC Frenzy is a limited-time event or a permanent addition. The source briefing does not clarify this.

Looking ahead

The official RC Frenzy launch trailer will likely be released on Ubisoft's YouTube channel and social media on or before May 6. For now, the confirmed facts are clear: a new mode called RC Frenzy arrives on May 6 for The Crew Motorfest on multiple current- and last-gen consoles plus PC. It puts players in control of RC cars to dodge obstacles and race on tracks. More details — such as exact track layouts, vehicle customization options, and reward structures — may be revealed in the trailer itself or in accompanying press materials.

SysCall News will follow up once Ubisoft provides additional information on what RC Frenzy actually looks like in motion and how it fits into the broader Motorfest experience.