Welcome to “This Week in The Crew” article! Every week, we bring the news of the weekly novelties in The Crew Motorfest to you to help get you started!



Take on the challenge of nitro lanes in full electric vehicles under dramatic lightning weather. Experience the thrill of instant acceleration and high-speed racing as you navigate through electrifying storms. Can you harness the power of electricity and dominate the lanes?


Electricity is coursing through the Custom Show! Show up in your most electrifying ride to shock the competition.

Constraints

• Electric Vehicles

Here are the vanities that are in rotation this week! Grab them while you can!
Finally, here are the bundles of the week!


Full Battery Showdown Bundle

• Lamborghini Terzo Millennio (2017) – Hypercar
  
• Lotus Evija (2022) - Hypercar

• Hyperion XP-1 Warp Drive (2022) - Hypercar
  
• JDM Blue Underglow
  
• Electric Impact Smoke

TCM Photo by Spµder (Discord)


TCM Photo by Rachel (Steam)


TCM Photo by Colton (Discord)

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Yep, you read it right – Koira, the wholesome adventure game by Studio Tolima – is launching more than 2 weeks early on April 1, 2025!

Don't forget to wishlist the game so you don't miss its newest release date!



Not only that, but you can catch Koira in this year’s Next Fest! If you haven’t already, you can check out the free demo of the game until March 10 and watch the stream that will air throughout the event after the premiere tomorrow at 10AM CET.

Join Ben Lega (Founder and Director) and Sander Vanhove (Lead Game Dev and Tech Artist) as they talk about the game’s development, share some dev insights, and of course show the game off!

Hello Voyagers! Michael / Spacenorth here with an exciting peek behind the development curtain!




We recently had a fantastic dev stream featuring Christina (our Design Director) and Kyle (Senior Environment Artist) who walked through our process for building an entirely new biome. If you missed it, they shared a sneak peek of what we've been crafting for the last two months – the highly anticipated Reef biome!




Every great environment starts with a vision. Our Creative Director created concept art to inspire something truly different from what you've seen in the Embrace:

• Drawing inspiration from canyon landscapes combined with larger-than-life reef structures
  
• Designing a multi-level biome with a lower level of sand and water, and an upper level of towering coral
  
• Adding a new element of vertical traversal through air updrafts

These initial concepts evolved into detailed layouts and encounter designs that set the stage for the entire biome.


Before a single 3D asset is placed, we build a 2D top-down layout map where we:

• Split the biome into distinct zones
  
• Map out major points of interest like Ruins
  
• Plan difficulty progression and sightlines
  
• Design completion objectives and unique mechanics
  
• Establish connections to other biomes

Only then do we start bringing it to life in-engine!



During the stream, we revealed the latest in-engine version of the Reef - it’s starting to look gorgeous!

Our actual implementation stayed remarkably close to the original 2D layout from our earlier design planning. The biome is roughly separated into three zones with escalating difficulty and new encounters. And throughout the Reef, you will encounter vast vertical spaces designed for exploration with gliders and geysers.

We also shared a deeper look at some of the techniques we’ve used to build it:

1. Procedural content generation (PCG) to extend our efforts – using rules we've created to place art assets and resource nodes
   
2. Complex node-based programming that governs how everything fits together
   
3. Carefully sculpted landscapes with height visualization to define where you can run or sail
   
4. How we set up encounters with enemy volumes, spawn points, difficulty levels, and stat balancing

The next Discord playtest will let you experience:

• The first section of the Reef biome to explore with gliders on geysers!
  
• Dangerous razor coral that puffs out, damages players, and knocks them back
  
• Increased jump height to address traversal challenges

As always, we can't wait to hear what you think of these new additions. Your feedback shapes everything we do, and the Reef is our most ambitious biome yet!

Be sure to check out our Feature Upvote Feedback Board to see the most updated feature requests and progress!

Thanks!

- Michael and the Treehouse Team

Brand new map graphics

Call of War is sporting a new look - making the game look better than ever before. Inspired by realistic terrain, the map now has varied biomes. Cold ice is covering the poles, while the sun shines down mercilessly on the deserts of the Sahara. Mountains rise up high into the sky, while lush green plains wait for your tanks to roll through.

A new handy map filter lets discerning commanders distinguish easily between different terrain types. And despite looking this much better, the graphics update also brings a boost to the performance, making it smoother to scroll through your territories. Check out the new visuals in any map now - and let us know what you think!

Anti-Air Units are now ranged

Get ready to take your air defense to the next level! Anti-Air units now are ranged units, marked by a purple circle. Any enemy aircraft that attacks friendly units within this range will take a guaranteed hit from the AA, while all enemy planes simply passing through have a chance to take damage as well. To balance this powerful new mechanic, AA units have received a slight HP nerf, and additionally, Self-Propelled AA has a slightly shorter range than standard AA. With this update, clever positioning of your Anti-Air becomes vital for success!

Country Flag Upload Disabled on Desktop

With this update, the ability to upload custom country flags, as well as changing the leader name and title, has been disabled. This change was made due to frequent player confusion and a high volume of related support requests. While flag customization was never available on mobile, this adjustment ensures a more consistent experience across platforms. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to continue representing your nation on the battlefield in other ways!

For a complete overview of this update, please check out the detailed Release Notes and share your feedback with us on the Forums and our Discord Server.

Your Call of War Team

Ever wondered where Debbie—our future leader of the Killer Kittens—truly comes from? Your House takes you straight to the heart of her beginnings. It all kicks off on her 18th birthday, when she receives a mysterious package: a letter, a key, and a destiny that leads her to a sprawling mansion brimming with secrets. It might seem like a familiar trope, yet every corner unveils a mystery that challenges expectations and sparks genuine curiosity.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3309260/YOUR_HOUSE_Demo/

The coolest part is that this story isn’t floating in a vacuum. As Debbie roams through the mansion, piecing together clues about an elegant thief, a daring architect, and a mysterious wife, she gradually realizes that all these personas are intertwined in the most unexpected ways. This journey of revelations lays the perfect groundwork for her transformation into the unstoppable leader of the Killer Kittens.

Your House is like an interactive novel that dares you to solve puzzles as you dive into a thriller with a retro ‘90s vibe. And here’s a treat for the eyes: instead of the evocative photographs that defined unmemory, this time we’ve embraced comic noir illustrations. These edgy visuals not only capture the nostalgic essence of the '90s but also add a distinctive, gritty charm that perfectly complements the mystery and irony woven throughout the story.



If you love cracking puzzles and uncovering secrets with a generous dose of irony, then the Your House demo is your next must-experience adventure. Here’s what you can expect:

• A story that cleverly bridges unmemory’s past and future, prompting you to rethink everything you thought you knew.
  
• Intricate puzzles that will test your skills and sometimes make you scratch your head as you piece together the mystery of Debbie’s origins.
  
• A uniquely nostalgic and mysterious atmosphere, enhanced by striking comic noir illustrations that elevate the overall experience.

So, if you thought unmemory was the pinnacle, think again. Your House invites you to unlock its secrets, embrace the unexpected, and dive into an interactive experience that you won’t want to miss.

Come on—step into Your House and discover how it all began!

Buzz around in style with these bee-coming wings! They are fashioned with Janthiri bees in mind: sweet and lightweight. They can make you look like an adorable, flower-loving hive worker, or you can use them to transform into the fae creature of your dreams.

This combo item includes the Dainty Bee Wings Backpack, Dainty Bee Wings Glider, and Backpack Straps and is available for 700 gems.




Ride or sail across Tyria with impeccable style! Starting February 21 and continuing for the next few days, the following mount and skiff skins will be 20% off:

• Plush Vulpine Jackal Skin
• Shrine Guardian Jackal Skin
• Royal Anubis Jackal Skin
• Kirin Jackal Skin
• Phialslinger Manticore Skyscale Skin
• Magnificent Hummingbird Skimmer Skin
• Sun Temple Gecko Springer Skin
• Gallant Lightbearer Raptor Skin
• Jade Tech Raptor Skin
• Super Outlaw Raptor Skin
• Sacred Pegasus Griffon Skin
• Sand Lion Warclaw Skin
• Jade Tech Siege Turtle Skin
• Spellbound Skiff Skin
• Floating Garden Skiff Skin
• Trimaran Skiff Skin
• Luxury Speeder Skiff Skin

Returning This Week

From today until February 25, Bank Tab Expansions and permanent lounge passes are 20% off. Relax at your favorite lounges, or expand your bank to hold all your desired items!




Log into Guild Wars 2 and press 'O' to access the Black Lion Trading Company for these great offers and more!

Next Fest Live Stream is now Live !


https://store.steampowered.com/app/3354260/TCG_Multiplayer_Card_Shop_Simulator/
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https://store.steampowered.com/app/3481370/Diecast_Shop_Simulator/
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https://store.steampowered.com/app/3548510/Dig_a_Hole_Multiplayer/


https://store.steampowered.com/app/3119780/Drive_Thru_Miami/

just released it for 1.99$!!

for now, its just a beta, and i am going to update it weekly!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3452280/The_Solitude_Project/?beta=1

Dear Adventurer,

In order to improve players’ gaming experience, there will be a version update from 2025-02-26 00:10-01:10 .At the same time there will be a server maintenance. You will not be able to enter the game during the server maintenance.(If the update cannot be completed on time, the server opening time will be postponed)After that, you can participate in more interesting events. We’re very sorry for the inconvenience and we will issue luxury gifts as compensation. Very thanks for your understanding and patience.

New content:

• New Season Pass: Season Pass 34
  
  
• New Event: Surprise Party
  Sarah's birthday is coming, and Thomas has planned a celebration to give Sarah a surprise on that day! However, the inexperienced Thomas encountered many problems. How will he solve them? And will the birthday party go smoothly? Let's wait and see!
  
  
• New Event: Dream
  Have we landed in Sarah's dream? Anything can happen in a dream! Let's start this dream adventure!
  
  
• New Event: Haunted Art Museum
  Sarah and her companions were invited to visit the art museum, but after a sudden blackout, everyone else disappeared. What happened?

Sarah's Adventure Operation Team

A quick update fixing card's descriptions sometimes being shown behind other elements. Also adds new tutorial messages for the shop, sacrificing and card storage.

And a little secret too.