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Grid Legends

Grid Legends is a racing video game developed by Codemasters and published by Electronic Arts.^[1] Released on February 25, 2022, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Microsoft Windows, with a VR version for Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest Pro on January 12, 2023, it serves as the fifth main installment in the Grid franchise.^[2] A mobile port, titled GRID Legends: Deluxe Edition, was later released on December 17, 2024, for Android and iOS by Feral Interactive.^[3] The game combines arcade-style racing with simulation elements, emphasizing wheel-to-wheel motorsport action across a variety of global tracks and vehicle classes, including production cars, GT, and open-wheel racers.^[4] Players can engage in single-player career modes, multiplayer races, and custom event creation, with over 130 circuits and 100 licensed vehicles available.^[5] A standout feature is the "Driven to Glory" story mode, the series' first narrative-driven campaign, which spans around 6-7 hours and follows a racer's rise through dramatic, live-action cutscenes blending real actors with in-game footage.^[6] Grid Legends received updates post-launch, including additional content packs and cross-play support, enhancing its replayability through live events and seasonal challenges.^[4] The title has been praised for its accessible handling model that balances speed and control, though some critics noted technical issues at launch on certain platforms.^[1]

Gameplay

Core mechanics

Grid Legends employs the EGO Engine 4.0 for its driving physics model, which simulates realistic vehicle handling through advanced collision detection and dynamic force calculations. This engine enables detailed interactions such as tire wear, where prolonged racing or aggressive cornering gradually degrades grip levels, forcing players to manage pace or pit for fresh rubber in longer events. Vehicle damage from collisions accumulates across mechanical components like suspension and aerodynamics, altering handling characteristics—such as reduced cornering stability or increased understeer—without rendering cars undrivable, promoting strategic risk assessment during overtakes. Weather effects further complicate physics, with rain reducing tire adhesion and visibility, prompting adjustments in braking distances and throttle input, while dynamic transitions from dry to wet conditions can cause sudden slides if not anticipated.^[4] Control schemes in Grid Legends balance arcade accessibility with simulation depth, allowing players to toggle between simplified inputs for casual play and manual controls for precise feedback via wheel or controller. Arcade-style driving emphasizes forgiving momentum preservation, ideal for high-speed drifts without heavy penalties, whereas the simulation mode demands nuanced throttle modulation to counter oversteer or lockups. Assist options include adjustable anti-lock braking system (ABS) levels from 0 to 5, which prevent wheel lockup during hard stops by intervening attempts proportional to the setting, and traction control (TC) that similarly scales from off to full intervention to mitigate wheelspin on acceleration. Additional aids like stability management help stabilize the car during slides, with all assists customizable to suit skill levels, ensuring the game caters to both novice and expert drivers.^[7] The progression system revolves around earning career credits as rewards for race finishes, scaled by position and event difficulty, which players spend to unlock performance parts such as engine upgrades or aerodynamic kits that enhance speed and handling. These credits also purchase cosmetic liveries, allowing personalization of vehicle appearances to reflect team affiliations or personal styles. Accumulated through repeated races, this currency-driven advancement encourages replayability, as better-equipped cars yield higher payouts in subsequent events, creating a loop of improvement tied directly to on-track success.^[4] The custom race creator tool empowers users to design bespoke events by selecting from modular track layouts that combine segments of official circuits for unique configurations, such as extended straights or tight chicanes. Weather conditions can be preset to dry, rain, or variable states, directly impacting grip and visibility as per the physics model. Supported event types include time trials for solo lap record challenges and endurance races that emphasize fuel and tire management over extended durations, with options to mix vehicle classes for multiclass competition. This mode integrates seamlessly with story mode events for practice or extends to multiplayer sessions for shared custom challenges. Post-launch downloadable content has added further options for customization.^[8]

Game modes

Grid Legends offers a robust single-player career mode that structures progression through a series of tiered events, beginning with street racing and advancing to high-stakes international circuits. Players compete against AI opponents in over 250 events, earning reputation and unlocking higher divisions by completing objectives and managing team resources. The mode incorporates rivalries via the Nemesis system, where repeated encounters with specific AI drivers build tension and influence race dynamics.^[9]^[10] Multiplayer modes emphasize connected, competitive play with cross-platform support across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms, enabling seamless matches regardless of hardware. Online races accommodate up to 22 players in formats like ranked seasons, where participants climb leaderboards through seasonal competitions and skill-based matchmaking. Cross-play functionality ensures broad accessibility, allowing friends on different systems to join lobbies instantly.^[1]^[11] The game features a diverse array of event types to vary gameplay beyond standard laps, including sprint races for quick, high-speed showdowns; demolition derbies in the Car-Nage mode, where vehicle damage is central to survival; drift challenges that reward precise sliding techniques; and endurance events requiring strategic pit stops for repairs and refueling. These modes integrate core mechanics like the damage system to heighten intensity in destructive formats.^[12]^[13] Social elements enhance community engagement, with features like friend invites for private lobbies to organize custom sessions and the Hop-in mode, which lets players spectate ongoing races before seamlessly taking control of an AI-driven vehicle mid-event. Live-action replays provide dynamic, cinematic reviews of key moments, shareable among participants to relive dramatic overtakes or crashes. While an optional story mode offers a narrative-driven single-player experience, the core game modes prioritize structured racing progression and multiplayer interaction.^[11]^[12]

Vehicles and tracks

Grid Legends features a diverse roster of over 100 vehicles at launch, expanding to more than 130 including DLC as of 2025, spanning nine distinct classes, drawing inspiration from real-world motorsport icons and contemporary designs to offer varied racing experiences.^[14]^[15] These classes include Touring cars for accessible street racing, GT vehicles emphasizing balanced performance on circuits, Open Wheel prototypes for high-speed precision, Trucks for raw power in endurance events, Drift machines tuned for sideways action, Electric models highlighting modern zero-emission tech, Tuners for customized street builds, Track Day specials for amateur track enthusiasts, and unique Specials like hypercars that push extreme limits.^[16] Representative examples include the Aston Martin Vantage GT4 in the GT class, known for its agile handling derived from production sports cars, and the Bugatti Bolide in Specials, a track-only hypercar engineered for high top speeds.^[14] Muscle cars like the Chevrolet Camaro GT4.R add American V8 muscle to the lineup, while electric options such as the Porsche Taycan Turbo S provide instant torque for quick acceleration off the line.^[17] The game's track roster comprises more than 130 layouts across 22 global locations at launch, with additional content via DLC, blending authentic circuits with imagined urban and off-road routes to simulate a worldwide motorsport calendar.^[18] Real-world venues include the historic Brands Hatch in the UK with its four configurations for tight, flowing corners, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's oval and road course for high-speed ovals and technical infields.^[18] Fictional additions expand variety, such as the San Francisco street circuit weaving through iconic landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge for chaotic city racing, and Paris' Champs-Élysées-inspired layout capturing European grandeur with narrow boulevards and chicanes.^[18] Other highlights feature Barcelona's seven variants for Mediterranean twists, Dubai's desert-edge circuits with six layouts emphasizing straight-line speed, and off-road paths in Crescent Valley that test vehicle durability over dirt and gravel.^[18] These tracks support dynamic weather effects, briefly influencing vehicle choice in story mode races by altering grip on surfaces from rain-slicked tarmac to dusty trails.^[19] Players can customize vehicles through performance upgrades and visual options, enhancing replayability across event types. Upgrades focus on core attributes like acceleration, top speed, and handling, unlocked progressively by accumulating mileage in a specific car—reaching milestones grants tiers of improvements, such as enhanced braking or aerodynamics, to tailor performance for track demands.^[19] Visual customization includes selecting from predefined liveries inspired by real teams like Ravenwest for aggressive black-and-red schemes or Seneca for sleek blue motifs, with color adjustments to personalize aesthetics without full paint creation.^[20] Team affiliations tie into progression, allowing players to align vehicles with fictional squads that influence event matchmaking and rival encounters. Vehicle balance ensures each class shines in specific scenarios, promoting strategic selection over dominance by any single type. GT and Touring cars excel in circuit races with strong handling for cornering stability, while Trucks prioritize acceleration bursts for drag-style pulls but lag in top speed compared to Open Wheel cars.^[15] Tuners and Drifters offer mid-tier speed with superior customization for urban tracks, balancing the roster so no class universally outperforms others— for instance, Electric vehicles provide consistent torque for wet conditions, contrasting Trucks' power suited to dry off-road.^[21] This design encourages diverse lineups in multiclass events, where attributes like braking complement weaker areas in teammates for overall team synergy.^[19]

Story mode

Narrative elements

The "Driven to Glory" story mode in Grid Legends centers on the protagonist, referred to as Driver 22, a customizable and silent underdog racer who joins the struggling Seneca Racing team as they compete in the high-stakes GRID World Series.^[22] The narrative unfolds as Driver 22 rises from a rookie recruit to a championship contender, navigating intense rivalries, team dynamics, and betrayals across global racing events. Hired by team principal Marcus Ado after an initial driver quits, Driver 22 races alongside teammate Yume Tanaka, facing off against dominant rivals like the Ravenwest Motorsport team led by the antagonistic Nathan McKane. A pivotal early incident at the Strada Alpina circuit sees Yume suffer a severe injury—losing a leg—in a crash deliberately caused by Nathan, forcing Driver 22 to shoulder the team's ambitions alone while uncovering Ravenwest's use of illegal car modifications.^[23]^[24] Key supporting characters include engineer Ajeet Singh, who aids in overcoming technical challenges, and rival driver Valentin Manzi from the Voltz team, whose aggressive tactics build escalating nemeses. The plot intensifies with the defection of Ravenwest's second driver, Lara Carvalho, who joins Seneca after exposing the team's cheating scandal, leading to the arrest of Ravenwest manager Ryan McKane—Nathan's uncle—and Seneca's triumphant championship victory. Branching dialogue choices throughout allow players to influence relationships and outcomes, such as alliances or deepened rivalries, adding replayability to the interpersonal drama.^[22]^[23] Structurally, the campaign spans approximately 7-8 hours across 32-36 chapters, each integrating races with over 55 live-action cutscenes that blend scripted drama and documentary-style footage for an immersive, cinematic experience.^[24]^[22] The narrative draws inspiration from real-world motorsport series like Drive to Survive, employing a fly-on-the-wall perspective to heighten authenticity. Thematically, "Driven to Glory" explores ambition and perseverance amid adversity, portraying the underdog Seneca team's quest for glory against entrenched power. Rivalries drive much of the tension, highlighting betrayal and ethical dilemmas in competitive racing, while the glamour of international circuits underscores the allure and peril of professional motorsport. Meta-elements, such as the in-story filming process, reinforce the documentary aesthetic, blurring lines between virtual events and real drama.^[25]^[24]

Production and cast

The production of Grid Legends' story mode, titled "Driven to Glory," employed innovative virtual production techniques to create immersive live-action cutscenes that integrate actors directly into the game's racing environments. Filming utilized LED walls displaying real-time rendered backgrounds, similar to the methods pioneered in The Mandalorian, allowing performers to interact with dynamic in-game elements without traditional green-screen post-production. This approach, executed by Bild Studios, marked the first use of such technology for a major AAA racing video game, blending physical performances with digital assets to heighten the narrative's realism.^[26] Principal photography took place in April 2021, spanning several weeks of intensive shoots focused on capturing the mode's cinematic sequences. The process incorporated motion capture to synchronize actor movements with virtual vehicles and tracks, alongside practical elements like real car props for authenticity in high-stakes scenes. Codemasters' team emphasized seamless integration of these elements to support the story's high-drama racing rivalries, with production planning extending over a year prior to filming.^[27]^[28] The cast featured a diverse ensemble of over 50 performers, led by Ncuti Gatwa as Valentin Manzi, the charismatic main rival and star driver for the Voltz Racing team, whose role was highlighted in promotional trailers showcasing his intense mindset. Supporting actors included Joseph Millson as team principal Ryan McKane, Sara Vickers as broadcaster Claire Webb, and Miles Yekinni as manager Marcus Ado, bringing depth to the interpersonal conflicts and alliances. Unique to the mode's documentary-style presentation—inspired by Netflix's Drive to Survive—were interview segments that provided behind-the-scenes immersion, mixing scripted drama with conversational formats to simulate a real-world racing series chronicle.^[29]^[25]^[30]

Development

Announcement and production

Grid Legends was revealed at EA Play Live on July 22, 2021, positioned as the direct successor to the 2019 entry in the Grid series.^[8] The announcement trailer showcased high-stakes racing action alongside a narrative campaign featuring live-action sequences, highlighting the game's blend of arcade-style driving and dramatic storytelling.^[31] Development was led by Codemasters, which had become an EA studio earlier that year following the publisher's $1.2 billion acquisition of the developer, completed on February 18, 2021.^[32] This marked Grid Legends as the first title in the franchise to be published under EA, integrating Codemasters' racing expertise with EA's global resources for broader platform support and community features.^[33] Production commenced in 2020, initially targeting next-generation consoles amid the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, which impacted workflows and necessitated adjustments to engine enhancements for improved visuals and performance. Key decisions included prioritizing cross-generational compatibility to ensure accessibility across current and next-gen hardware, the integration of a full story mode titled "Driven to Glory" using virtual production techniques with real actors, and emphasizing multiplayer innovations like cross-platform play as part of EA's post-acquisition strategy.^[8]^[33]

Technical development

Grid Legends was developed using Codemasters' proprietary Ego Engine, enabling scalable graphics that supported cross-generational play across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC platforms. This allowed the game to deliver consistent visual quality while adapting to varying hardware capabilities, with adjustable settings for lighting, textures, shadows, particles, and reflections to balance performance and fidelity.^[34]^[35] A key feature of the engine is its dynamic time-of-day system, which simulates realistic lighting transitions, including dramatic sunset effects with baked global illumination and night races featuring volumetric fog and dynamic shadow-casting lights for enhanced atmospheric depth. Traditional rasterization techniques, such as screen-space reflections and cube maps, were used for lighting and reflections, without ray-tracing implementation. Level of detail (LOD) systems were optimized with conservative transitions and temporal anti-aliasing to prevent pop-in and maintain smooth visuals during high-speed races.^[36]^[34] Optimization efforts centered on achieving 60 FPS on current-generation consoles and enhanced last-generation hardware (PS4 Pro and Xbox One X), while base last-generation consoles (PS4 and Xbox One) targeted 30 FPS. Frame rates could dip below 60 FPS on enhanced last-gen hardware in intensive scenarios like crowded races or replays. Developers employed efficient asset management and LOD scaling to mitigate these issues, ensuring stable performance on current-gen hardware with locked 60 FPS. The game supports HDR for improved dynamic range in colors and brightness, alongside particle effects that add realism to crashes, debris, and weather interactions.^[36]^[34]^[35]^[37] Audio development incorporated 3D spatial sound via Microsoft Spatial Sound, Dolby Atmos, and DTS:X, providing immersive directional audio for engine noises, tire screeches, and crowd reactions that enhance the sense of speed and environment. For AI pathing, the team introduced a refined choreographer system that simulates human-like errors, such as oversteering into spins or sudden mechanical failures, making opponents more unpredictable and realistic compared to prior Grid entries. Testing phases emphasized multiplayer stability to support seamless online sessions, addressing potential desyncs and connection issues through iterative QA with developers.^[35]^[38]^[39]

Release

Initial platforms and dates

Grid Legends was released on February 25, 2022, for Microsoft Windows (via the EA app and Steam), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.^[40] The game launched in two main editions: the Standard Edition, which includes the base game, and the Deluxe Edition, featuring the base game plus the Voltz Pack (unlocking the Audi R8 1:1 and Volkswagen Golf GTI, along with bonus events and liveries) and access to four post-launch DLC packs with additional cars, story experiences, career events, modes, tracks, and customization options.^[1] Pre-orders included the Seneca & Ravenwest Double Pack as a bonus, providing four exclusive cars: the Aston Martin Vantage GT4, Porsche 962C, Ginetta G55 GT4, and Koenigsegg Jesko.^[41] The title was first revealed at EA Play Live in July 2021 with a cinematic trailer, followed by gameplay footage and release date confirmation in December 2021.^[40]

Later ports and editions

Following its initial release on consoles and PC, GRID Legends expanded to virtual reality platforms with a dedicated port for Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest Pro, launched on January 12, 2023.^[42] This VR adaptation, developed by Codemasters, incorporates motion controls for menu navigation and immersive first-person viewing to enhance the racing experience, though driving primarily relies on supported controllers rather than full hand-tracking.^[43] The port delivers the complete game content in a standalone VR format, optimized for the Quest hardware to support high-speed races and multiplayer sessions in a headset-native environment.^[44] In December 2024, Feral Interactive released GRID Legends: Deluxe Edition for iOS and Android devices, debuting on December 17.^[45] This mobile version features touch-optimized controls alongside optional gamepad support, cloud save functionality for cross-device progress, and performance tuning for high-end processors such as the MediaTek Dimensity 9200 to maintain smooth frame rates during intense races.^[13] The Deluxe Edition bundles all prior downloadable content, including post-launch packs with additional cars, events, and story elements, while introducing mobile-specific optimizations like adjustable graphics settings for varying hardware capabilities.^[46] Feral Interactive also brought GRID Legends to macOS, with a native Apple Silicon release on December 12, 2023, available exclusively through the Mac App Store for $39.99.^[47] The port leverages Apple's Metal API for efficient graphics rendering on M-series chips, ensuring compatibility with the full suite of game modes, tracks, and multiplayer features without requiring Rosetta emulation. This edition includes all original content and subsequent updates, providing seamless integration with macOS features like Game Center for leaderboards and achievements.^[48]

Post-release content

Software updates

The v1.06 patch for Grid Legends, released in March 2022, addressed several key issues in multiplayer functionality, including hangs when selecting online events after cancellation, incorrect lap and position tracking following hop-in maneuvers, and crashes occurring during profile viewing or joining rolling races.^[49] It also enabled DLC vehicle sharing for hosts lacking the content and resolved privacy setting glitches alongside HUD visibility problems in Time Attack mode.^[49] AI behavior was refined to handle host departures in multi-class races more reliably, preventing erratic responses.^[49] Cross-play enhancements included displaying PC icons for offline users in the EA Friends tab, improving platform interoperability visibility.^[49] Overall stability saw fixes for corrupted save files after account switches, intro sequence hangs, and frame drops in specific story events like "Thunder Down Under" on Xbox.^[49] The launch version of the mobile Grid Legends: Deluxe Edition, released on iOS and Android in December 2024, introduced optimizations for device performance, including smoother loading times and reduced latency in race simulations to accommodate mobile hardware constraints.^[50] Touch control refinements were implemented, enhancing responsiveness for on-screen steering, acceleration, and braking inputs while adding accessibility options like customizable sensitivity curves.^[50] In 2025, a mobile hotfix on May 21 added support for the MediaTek Dimensity 9200 chipset, enabling stable performance on compatible devices through targeted GPU and CPU optimizations.^[13] This patch also fixed minor graphical glitches and further tuned touch controls for precision in high-speed maneuvers.^[13] On Steam, an update was deployed on August 23, 2025.^[51] Post-launch updates have emphasized cross-platform performance consistency, with ongoing efforts to resolve VR compatibility issues on devices like the Meta Quest 3, including partial mitigations for crash-to-lobby errors during online sessions reported throughout 2024, as of November 2025.^[52]

Downloadable content

Grid Legends features several paid downloadable content (DLC) packs that expand the game's roster of vehicles, introduce new story-driven events, and add specialized racing modes, enhancing both the single-player career progression and multiplayer experiences. These expansions, released seasonally starting in 2022, focus on thematic narratives tied to the game's fictional GRID World Series, allowing players to engage in additional challenges that integrate seamlessly with the core gameplay loop. The DLC content was developed by Codemasters in collaboration with Electronic Arts, with each pack priced at approximately [$9.99](/page/9.99) and available across all supported platforms. The Seneca & Ravenwest Double Pack, included as a pre-order bonus and in the Ultimate Edition, provides four exclusive vehicles: the Aston Martin Vantage GT4, Porsche 962C, Ginetta G55 GT4, and Koenigsegg Jesko, along with team-specific liveries, banners, and icons for customization. Released on April 22, 2022, this pack emphasizes rival team dynamics between Seneca Racing and Ravenwest Motorsport, offering immediate access to high-performance cars for career and online races without additional story content. It serves as an entry-level expansion for players seeking to bolster their garage early in the game's lifecycle.^[53] Valentin's Classic Car-Nage, the first major seasonal pack launched on June 21, 2022, introduces a demolition derby-style mode centered on aggressive, damage-focused racing. It adds five eclectic vehicles, such as the Ford Crown Victoria, alongside eight new story experiences, four track variants, and three career events that emphasize destruction derbies in urban environments. This pack extends career mode by incorporating sponsorship challenges tied to the narrative of promoter Valentin Manzi, while multiplayer benefits from new quick-race options in the carnage format.^[54]^[55] Enduring Spirit, released on October 25, 2022, shifts focus to endurance racing with multi-class events that test stamina and strategy over longer distances. The pack includes four new cars, including the Bentley Speed 8, four layout variants of the Fuji Speedway circuit, eight themed story experiences featuring Seneca Racing drivers, three career events, and two quick races. By integrating these elements, it deepens career progression through extended races that reward vehicle management and pit strategies, while adding variety to multiplayer lobbies with cross-class competition.^[56]^[57] The Rise of Ravenwest, arriving on November 17, 2022, explores the backstory of the antagonistic Ravenwest team through 11 story chapters, introducing four vehicles like the 1967 Ford Mustang and a new Miami street circuit with multiple layouts. It features additional track variations, sponsorship events, and career integrations that allow players to relive key rivalries, thereby enriching the narrative depth in single-player modes and providing fresh urban tracks for online races. This expansion particularly impacts multiplayer by offering high-stakes street racing scenarios that encourage team-based play.^[58]^[59] Winter Bash, the final seasonal pack released on January 26, 2023, brings winter-themed drifting challenges across snow-covered tracks with ramps and boost zones. It adds three vehicles, including the Bugatti Bolide, eight story events involving familiar characters like Ajeet Singh, three career events, and 45 new routes optimized for drift tuning. This content prolongs engagement in career mode via seasonal tournaments and enhances multiplayer with slippery, high-skill drift competitions, marking the conclusion of paid expansions.^[60]^[61] For the mobile release of Grid Legends: Deluxe Edition on iOS and Android in December 2024, all prior DLC packs—including the Seneca & Ravenwest Double Pack and the four seasonal expansions—are bundled as standard inclusions, providing over 130 vehicles and extended content without additional purchases. No new exclusive DLC has been announced for mobile platforms post-2023, ensuring parity with console and PC versions while adapting events for touch controls. These expansions collectively add dozens of hours of narrative and competitive play, significantly broadening the game's longevity.^[62]^[63]

Reception

Critical reviews

Grid Legends received generally favorable reviews from professional critics upon its launch. On Metacritic, the PlayStation 5 version scored 76/100 based on 36 critic reviews ("generally favorable"), the PC version 75/100, and the Xbox Series X/S version 76/100. OpenCritic aggregated an average of 75/100 from 79 critics, ranking it in the top 40% of reviewed games.^[64] User scores were mixed, with the PS5 version at 6.3/10 based on 161 ratings.^[65] Critics frequently praised the depth of the multiplayer mode, including its innovative race creator, which IGN highlighted as a standout feature in its 7/10 verdict, describing it as enabling "extremely clever hop-in multiplayer."^[6] The handling and visual fidelity also drew acclaim, with GamesRadar+ awarding 4/5 stars and commending the "brilliant" balance of arcade accessibility and precise controls that made races feel thrilling.^[66] Additionally, the integration of the live-action story mode was appreciated for adding narrative engagement to the racing experience, as Eurogamer noted in its 3/5 review, calling it a "new and likeable" element that celebrated the series' history.^[67] On the criticisms side, several reviewers pointed to inconsistencies in the AI, which could lead to unpredictable or frustrating opponent behavior during races; Push Square addressed this in its 7/10 assessment, observing that while the AI was generally strong, it occasionally faltered under pressure.^[68] The career mode was often described as repetitive, with limited progression variety beyond the initial hours, and launch versions suffered from technical bugs affecting stability and loading times, as noted across multiple outlets including Eurogamer.^[67]^[6] Overall trends in reviews emphasized the game's strong accessibility for newcomers through forgiving controls and diverse race types, though many found it lacked bold innovation over its predecessor, Grid (2019), feeling more like a refined iteration than a reinvention.^[66]^[67] Later ports, such as the 2023 Meta Quest VR edition and the 2024 mobile release for iOS and Android, were generally viewed as solid technical achievements that preserved core gameplay, but reviewers highlighted control limitations—such as touch-based inputs on mobile and motion control awkwardness in VR—that hindered immersion compared to console versions.^[43]^[69]

Commercial performance

Grid Legends achieved modest commercial success upon its 2022 launch, with Steam platform data indicating approximately 105,000 units sold and $3.3 million in gross revenue as of late 2025.^[70] Overall sales across consoles and PC were not publicly disclosed by publisher Electronic Arts, though industry observers noted the title underperformed relative to franchise expectations, particularly amid competition from high-profile racing releases like Gran Turismo 7.^[71] Its inclusion in the EA Play subscription service starting September 2022 offered a 10-hour trial to standard members and full access to Pro subscribers, likely aiding sustained accessibility without a reported direct sales uplift.^[72] Player engagement metrics reflected limited scale, with Steam's all-time peak concurrent users reaching just 455 in February 2022.^[73] By 2025, monthly average concurrent players stabilized at 50 to 130, supported by ongoing software updates and DLC seasons, though overall numbers declined post-launch.^[74] Esports integration remained minimal, with no major competitive circuits or events tied to the title beyond casual multiplayer modes. The game earned a nomination for Best Game Community at the Golden Joystick Awards 2022, recognizing its multiplayer features and community-driven content.^[75] It did not secure a win in this category but garnered praise for post-release efforts in sustaining interest. The December 2024 mobile port by Feral Interactive added to its reach, earning acclaim as a technically proficient adaptation that rivals last-generation console visuals on high-end devices.^[69] Early revenue from the mobile version reached about $11,000 in October 2025, indicating niche appeal amid a crowded racing genre.^[76] Longevity has been mixed, with developer support extending through 2025 updates, yet the shrinking player base positioned it below historical series benchmarks in sustained engagement.^[77]

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Jul 22, 2021 · Whilst all cars will be split into dedicated classes, our race creator tools in will allow you to create events with multiple classes on track, ...<|control11|><|separator|>
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GRID Legends (Video Game 2022) - IMDb
Rating 6.9/10 (220) Ncuti Gatwa · Valentin Manzi · Richard Southgate · Interviewer; (voice).
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The next Grid game uses the same virtual set tech as ... - Engadget
Jul 22, 2021 · The next Grid game uses the same virtual set tech as 'The Mandalorian'. 'Grid Legends' features a story mode with live-action performances.<|control11|><|separator|>
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Grid Legends Announced at EA Play Live 2021 - IGN
Jul 22, 2021 · EA and Codemasters have announced Grid Legends, a new racing game with live-action story segments.
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Electronic Arts and Codemasters Establish a New Global ... - EA IR
Feb 18, 2021 · Completes Acquisition of Codemasters Group Holdings plc. Combining the Top-tier Talent and Expertise Across Codemasters Formula 1®, DIRT, GRID ...
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Press Release Details - EA IR
Dec 3, 2021 · GRID Legends will be available on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation®5, alongside PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC (via Origin and Steam). Pre-order ...Missing: announcement | Show results with:announcement
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GRID Legends PC Performance Analysis - DSOGaming
Mar 9, 2022 · PC gamers can adjust the quality of Lighting, Textures, Anti-aliasing, Post-Process, Shadows, Particles and Reflections. There are also settings ...
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GRID Legends - PCGamingWiki
Aug 27, 2025 · GRID Legends ; Feral Interactive · Publishers ; Electronic Arts. Engines ; EGO. Release dates ; December 12, 2023 · Reception ; 88. Taxonomy.Missing: publisher | Show results with:publisher
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GRID Legends - PlayStation 5 vs Xbox Series X/S - Digital Foundry ...
Mar 22, 2022 · GRID Legends - PlayStation 5 vs Xbox Series X/S - Digital Foundry Tech Review ... The fact that they're still using the EGO engine (and ...Missing: analysis | Show results with:analysis
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Grid Legends' A.I. racers feel like actual human players
Dec 6, 2021 · Grid Legends features a newly tweaked A.I. choreographer that curses bots with human error.
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We Played Grid Legends With Codemasters Developers -- Part 2
Feb 15, 2022 · Grid Legends launches on February 25, and we were able to test out the game's Multiplayer features with the game's developers and QA testers ...Missing: alpha beta stability AI pathing improvements
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Grid Legends launches February 25, new features detailed
Dec 3, 2021 · Grid Legends comes to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on February 25, 2022 – and you can pre-order it right now from the PlayStation Store.
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GRID Legends: Release Date, Bonus Content & Editions Revealed
Dec 15, 2021 · Play together with the most social and connected GRID ever, including cross-platform play, to create unique races and battle for bragging rights ...
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GRID Legends Review – A Quest Port With Heavy Compromises
Jan 23, 2023 · GRID Legends recently made the surprise leap to Meta Quest 2, marking Codemasters' first game for Meta's standalone platform.
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VR version of GRID Legends coming soon to Quest headsets | Traxion
Jan 7, 2023 · GRID Legends will be coming to Quest on 12th January as a Quest-native release for the Oculus Quest 2 and Meta Quest Pro for $29.99.<|separator|>
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Latest Game News - Feral Interactive
GRID Legends: Deluxe Edition Arrives on iOS & Android on December 17th.Missing: VR | Show results with:VR
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GRID™ Legends: Deluxe Edition - App Store
Free delivery Free 14-day returnsGRID Legends: Deluxe Edition is complete with all DLC, and stacked with high-speed action from the starting grid to the chequered flag.Next-Gen Racing On Mobile · Also Included In · Ratings & Reviews
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'Grid Legends' now available on Mac App Store - AppleInsider
Dec 12, 2023 · Grid Legends is available for all Apple Silicon Macs and can be purchased exclusively through the App Store for $39.99.
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GRID Legends for macOS Released! - MacRumors Forums
Jun 13, 2022 · Yes! Great news from our heroes over at Feral: Grid Legends coming to macOS soon! It's now available at the Mac App Store!Major gaming news at WWDC: Metal and New gamesApple making big about games... - MacRumors ForumsMore results from forums.macrumors.com
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GRID Legends Update V1.06 Released - ORD - OnlineRaceDriver
Mar 10, 2022 · The first major patch arrives for the latest Codemasters racing game, with GRID Legends Update V1.06 released across all platforms.
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GRID Legends Patches and Updates - SteamDB
Rating 73% (3,502) Curated patch notes for GRID Legends on Steam. Updates and changelogs.
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Grid Legends online crashes on Quest 2/3 VR headsets - EA Forums
Dec 3, 2023 · See if the lowest graphics settings work. I'm on PC, but mine crashes while loading races if shadows are set to "ultra high". For this reason, I ...Grid legends on Meta Quest three crashes to lobby - EA ForumsGrid legends meta quest crashes online | EA Forums - 8514811More results from forums.ea.comMissing: 2024 | Show results with:2024
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GRID Legends - v1.07 Patch Notes - EA
If you come across any bugs or issues with the game, please visit EA Answers HQ where you can report these for a member of the team to look into. See you on the ...
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GRID Legends: Seneca & Ravenwest Double Pack - EA
The Seneca & Ravenwest Double Pack unlocks 4 exclusive cars that will be available to use in GRID Legends (Aston Martin Vantage GT4, Porsche 962C, Ginetta G55 ...
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Buy GRID Legends: Valentin's Classic Car-Nage Expansion Pack - EA
With the pack's 8 new Story Experiences, 5 eclectic new Vehicles, 4 new Tracks and 3 fresh Career Events, you'll have all you need to claim bragging rights and ...
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GRID Legends Classic Car-Nage DLC Pack is Now Available
for maximum destruction — ...
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Buy GRID Legends: Enduring Spirit | Xbox
Here's everything that's included: 4 new Vehicles 4 new layout variants at the stunning Fuji Speedway 8 new themed Story Experiences 3 new Career Events 2 ...<|separator|>
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GRID Legends' Enduring Spirit DLC adds longer multi-class races ...
Oct 25, 2022 · With the second batch now available, 25th October 2022, Enduring Spirit features multi-class endurance races, Fuji Speedway and four new cars.
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GRID Legends Rise of Ravenwest DLC adds four new cars and a ...
Nov 17, 2022 · GRID Legends Rise of Ravenwest DLC adds four new cars and a classic track. The third GRID Legends expansion focuses on Ravenwest Motorsport's ...
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Buy GRID Legends: Rise of Ravenwest Expansion Pack - EA
Add-Ons for GRID Legends. Key art for Winter Bash DLC: Three racing cars with two people next to them. Add On. Expansion Pack. GRID Legends: Winter Bash. $9.99.
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Buy GRID Legends: Winter Bash Expansion Pack - Electronic Arts - EA
Jan 26, 2023 · Expansion Pack. GRID Legends: Valentin's Classic Car-Nage. $9.99. Close-up of two tags, one with seneca and one with Ravenwest VIP on. Add On.Missing: Sprint | Show results with:Sprint
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Buy GRID Legends: Winter Bash | Xbox
6–7 day deliveryJan 26, 2023 · Here's everything that's included: 3 new Vehicles 8 new themed Story Experiences 3 new Career Events unlocked by completing new Sponsor ...
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GRID Legends: Deluxe Edition coming to iOS and Android
Oct 7, 2024 · All DLC that was available for the original desktop and console releases is included as standard in this mobile Deluxe Edition. Now it's time ...
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Latest Game News - Feral Interactive
Dec 17, 2024 · GRID Legends: Deluxe Edition. Buy Explore. 8 October 2024. Racing on mobile enters a new era, as GRID Legends speeds onto iOS & Android in 2024.
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GRID Legends Reviews - OpenCritic
GRID Legends is rated 'Strong' after being reviewed by 79 critics, with an overall average score of 75. It's ranked in the top 40% of games...
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Grid Legends Review - IGN
Rating 7/10 · Review by Luke ReillyFeb 24, 2022 · Grid Legends is a sure step up from Grid 2019 – and its new story mode is a cute and effective flex for a racing series with such history ...
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Grid Legends review | GamesRadar+
Rating 4.0 · Review by Luke KempFeb 24, 2022 · Grid Legends is a brilliant racer, partly because it's determined to strike a balance that many similar games have no interest in chasing.
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Grid Legends review - a fun but thin expansion to 2019's reboot
Rating 3.0 · Review by Mike ChannellFeb 25, 2022 · A new and likeable story mode caps a decent if not dazzling celebration of 25 years of Codies' racing series.
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GRID Legends Review (PS5) | Push Square
Rating 7/10 · Review by Ollie ReynoldsFeb 24, 2022 · GRID Legends is a solid new entry in Codemasters' racing franchise. It features the same excellent gameplay you've come to expect from the developer.<|control11|><|separator|>
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Grid Legends on iOS is proof that console games can transition well ...
Feb 8, 2025 · Overall, Grid Legends works. The mode selections are useful, the overall look and feel of the game is retained and where there are cutbacks, ...
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GRID Legends – Steam Stats – Video Game Insights - Sensor Tower
90-day returnsGame Overview. Developers: Codemasters. Publishers: Electronic Arts. Release Date: Feb 23, 2022. Steam Page Created: Jul 22, 2021 (215 days before release).
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With Grid Legends selling poorly, do you think this franchise will ...
Apr 6, 2022 · Every nfs this decade except payback has sold more than 5 mil copies, heat was their best launch and broke franchise records apparently. Grid ...Why did Grid Legends not take off? : r/gridgame - RedditWhat's next for Grid legends Do we get any more updates? Race ...More results from www.reddit.com
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Grid Legends Brings Action Packed Racing to EA Play This September
Aug 23, 2022 · Grid Legends roars up to EA Play starting September 1! Buckle-up and jump into some of the world's most incredible cars for jaw dropping, edge-of-your-seat ...
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Steam charts - GRID Legends - SteamDB
Rating 73% (3,504) Steam player count for GRID Legends is currently 37 players live. GRID Legends had an all-time peak of 455 concurrent players on 26 February 2022.
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GRID Legends Player Count (stats) - Steam charts
Oct 17, 2025 · In July 2025, GRID Legends had the following player statistics: Average number of concurrent players: 54; Peak number of concurrent players: 119.
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The Game Awards 2022 Best Sports Game Nominations
Nov 14, 2022 · It's that time of the year when we award the best games of the year. Here are the nominations for the best sports/racing game.
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Nominees announced for the Golden Joystick Awards 2022
Oct 8, 2022 · Nominees announced for the Golden Joystick Awards 2022. October 8 ... GRID Legends; No Man's Sky; Splatoon 3; Warframe. Best Game Expansion.
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GRID™ Legends: Deluxe Edition app Trends and Statistics 2025
Rating 4.0 (1,883) · $13.49 · Androidnull Feral Interactive Company made revenue on GRID™ Legends: Deluxe Edition App in October of 11K+ U.S. dollars. Today GRID™ Legends: Deluxe Edition App is ...
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Is Grid Legends Still Active In 2025?! - YouTube
Sep 20, 2025 · We're checking out and seeing if Grid Legends is still active in 2025 even with the dying playerbase. Is Grid Legends Still Active In 2025?!