Ubisoft explains why there's no PS3 version of The Crew

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Ubisoft has explained why The Crew won't be released on PS3.

Earlier this week the publisher announced that the previously confirmed Xbox One, PS4 and PC editions of the open-world driving game would be joined by an Xbox 360 version.

Explaining the game's no-show on PS3, a Ubisoft representative told Polygon: "The Crew was originally built for the new generation of consoles, so when we made the decision to port it to the previous generation, we decided to focus solely on the platform closest to the new-gen's technical infrastructure, which is the Xbox 360. We are not currently working on a version for PS3."

While the new-gen and PC versions of the game are being developed by Ivory Tower and Ubisoft Reflections, Fuel developer Asobo Studio is handling the Xbox 360 edition.


Ubisoft said: "We're excited to bring The Crew's same core features, massive scope, mission variety, and overall driving experience to Xbox 360 players."

Following a PC The Crew beta in July, a console beta is planned for the Xbox One and PS4 versions of the game in late September, with "a limited number of players" set to be invited to take part.

Ubisoft is planning a simultaneous The Crew release date of November 11 on all platforms.

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Source: http://www.computerandvideogames.com/474290/ubisoft-explains-why-theres-no-ps3-version-of-the-crew/

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CBJPosted:

Michael_Mosson Translation: Microsoft showered us with money so we wouldn't make a PS3 version.


Why would they shower them with money as you say if they already have their "Exclusive" racing game in the Forza series? Makes no sense.

DRPZPosted:

Sucks if you only have a PS3, maybe this game will be good enough to upgrade to a new system

EstablishedGamingPosted:

Good thing i have a PS4 LOL

MissPosted:

Sucks for PS3 owners. This game looks really good.

PolygonPosted:

Michael_Mosson Translation: Microsoft showered us with money so we wouldn't make a PS3 version.


So True!
Microsoft probably saw this game to be a huge hit so they probably paid them to avoid a PS3 launch.

luigi2777Posted:

Looks like I have to get it on my Xbox One then.

TickldPosted:

Translation: Microsoft showered us with money so we wouldn't make a PS3 version.

StealthPosted:

Why are gameplay videos/introductions to the game still being rendered in like 480i? There should be a option for HD on select videos that introduce a game.

-GoldCoast-Posted:

Looks like i'm gonna be getting it for xbox then.

PolygonPosted:

Yeah, they told me that :p

OT: I'm on 360 anyways so it doesn't really bother me.
Kind of sucks that they just left out PS3?