Ubisoft sets The Crew Motorfest for Switch 2 Oct. 8

Ubisoft said on July 8 that The Crew Motorfest will come to Nintendo Switch 2 on October 8, giving Nintendo’s new system another fall release from a major third-party publisher. The company said the game will be sold digitally through the Nintendo eShop and at retail in a physical edition. Ubisoft’s announcement followed earlier reports from IGN, Nintendo Life and VGChartz, which had pointed to the same date. The release adds a 2023 open-world racing game to Nintendo’s Switch 2 lineup rather than introducing a new entry in the series. Ubisoft’s official post described The Crew Motorfest as a driving game set across the Hawaiian archipelago, with players able to collect cars and build tracks on the go. Nintendo Life said the Switch 2 version marks the series’ move onto Nintendo hardware. (news.ubisoft.com) ### Why is October 8 now treated as confirmed? Ubisoft published the date itself on July 8, 2026, saying The Crew Motorfest “will be available on Nintendo Switch 2 starting on October 8.” That moved the date from report to company confirmation. (news.ubisoft.com) IGN had reported the same timing before Ubisoft’s post, saying the game was headed to Switch 2 with a physical launch planned through a Game-Key Card. VGChartz and Nintendo Life separately matched the date after Ubisoft’s announcement. (news.ubisoft.com) ### What exactly is Ubisoft selling on Switch 2? Ubisoft said the game will be available in both a physical retail edition and digitally via the Nintendo eShop. The company’s news post did not frame the release as digital-only. (nintendolife.com) Nintendo Life and VGChartz both reported that the physical version will use Nintendo’s Game-Key Card format. That means the boxed version is physical retail product, but the card functions as a key for the game rather than a traditional full game cartridge. (news.ubisoft.com) ### Is this a new game or a port of an older one? The Crew Motorfest first launched in 2023, and the Switch 2 version extends that game to another platform. Nintendo Life described it as a “2023 racer,” while Ubisoft’s current game page shows ongoing support through newer seasonal updates, including Season 10 materials published in late June and early July 2026. (nintendolife.com) Ubisoft’s current store listings also show that The Crew Motorfest remains an active live game with multiple editions and add-on passes already on sale for existing platforms. ### What should Switch 2 owners know before buying it? Nintendo Life reported that, as with the PC, PlayStation and Xbox versions, The Crew Motorfest requires an online connection to play. (nintendolife.com) That is a notable detail for a portable system, because it affects how the game can be used away from home internet access. (store.ubisoft.com) Ubisoft’s announcement focused on the release date and formats, not on Switch 2-specific technical features or performance targets. As of July 9, the company’s post did not list platform-specific enhancements, pricing, or preorder timing in the material reviewed. (nintendolife.com) ### Where does this fit in Ubisoft’s current lineup? Ubisoft’s official news page listed the Switch 2 announcement alongside ongoing updates for The Crew Motorfest, including the game’s current seasonal content. That suggests the publisher is treating the Nintendo version as an extension of an already-supported title rather than a one-off reissue. (news.ubisoft.com) October 8 is the next concrete milestone. Ubisoft said The Crew Motorfest will arrive that day on Nintendo Switch 2 in digital form through the Nintendo eShop and in a physical retail edition, with outside reports identifying that boxed version as a Game-Key Card. (news.ubisoft.com 1) (news.ubisoft.com 2)