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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = | + | |cover = GRID 2 cover.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Codemasters | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Codemasters}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Feral Interactive|OS X}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Codemasters}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Codemasters}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Feral Interactive|OS X}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/engine|EGO 3.0}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|EGO|name=EGO 3.0|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://tech.firstpost.com/news-analysis/codemasters-releases-grid-2-announcement-trailer-33795.html|title=Codemasters releases Grid 2 announcement trailer – Tech2|date=2017-02-07}}</ref>}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 28, 2013}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 28, 2013}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 25, 2014}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|grid-2|80}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|grid-2|81}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Racing }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Automobile, Track racing }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | TOCA }} | ||
|steam appid = 44350 | |steam appid = 44350 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |steam appid side = 221160,221161,221162,221164,221165,221166,221167,221168,221169,255690,255691,255692 |
+ | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |official site= https://www.codemasters.com/game/grid-2/ | ||
+ | |hltb = 4117 | ||
+ | |lutris = grid-2 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 60730 | ||
|wikipedia = Grid 2 | |wikipedia = Grid 2 | ||
+ | |winehq = 16849 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | ''' | + | {{Introduction |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a {{Glossary:singleplayer}} and {{Glossary:multiplayer}} {{Glossary:racing}} game developed and published by [[Company:Codemasters|Codemasters]]. It is part of the ''GRID'' sub-series of the ''[[Series:TOCA|TOCA]]'' video game series. |
− | + | ||
+ | |release history = The game was released on May 28, 2013. The MacOS version, ported by [[Company:Feral Interactive|Feral Interactive]], was released on March 28, 2013. It was later released on all digital storefronts on September 25, 2014. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = It was delisted from all digital storefronts on August 08, 2019. | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [http:// | + | {{mm}} [http://forums.codemasters.com/categories/grid-games Official forums] for the series |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/44350/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://racenetlegacy.codemasters.com/grid2/ RaceNet Stats] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability| |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | grid-2 | Steam | {{store link|GMG|grid-2-reloaded|Reloaded Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }} |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id875237391 | MacApp | Reloaded Edition | | OS X | unavailable }} |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Origin | toca-touring-car/grid-2/standard-edition | Steam | || Windows, OS X| unavailable }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 44350 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} All versions require | + | {{ii}} All Windows versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. |
+ | |||
+ | {{ii}} The Mac OS X version is no longer sold digitally. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{DLC| | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|221160|McLaren Racing Pack}} | Included in the Reloaded Edition. | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|221161|IndyCar Pack}} | Included in the Reloaded Edition. | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|221162|GTR Racing Pack}} | Included in the Reloaded Edition. | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|221164|Headstart Pack}} | Included in the Reloaded Edition. | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|221165|Super Modified Pack}} | Included in the Reloaded Edition. | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|221166|Peak Performance Pack}} | Included in the Reloaded Edition. | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|221167|Drift Pack}} | Included in the Reloaded Edition. | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|221168|Car Unlock Pack}} | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|221169|Demolition Derby Pack}} | Free. | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|255690|Spa-Francorchamps Track Pack}} | Included in the Reloaded Edition. | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|255691|Bathurst Track Pack}} | Included in the Reloaded Edition. | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|255692|Classic GRID Pack}} | Included in the Reloaded Edition. | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} All DLC is no longer sold digitally. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Reloaded Edition includes all the DLC, except for the Car Unlock Pack. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
− | === | + | ===Skip intro videos=== |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename intro videos files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | |
− | + | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\video\</code> | |
+ | # Delete or rename <code>intel_sting.bk2</code> and <code>sting.bk2</code>. | ||
− | + | '''Notes''' | |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} Some users have reported loss of Racenet connectivity and game save failures as a result of renaming or deleting the video files.{{cn|date=July 2016}} |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} Replacing the files instead of deleting/removing them, even with 0 byte placeholders will resolve connectivity/save failure issues.{{cn|date=October 2019}} |
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}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Activate Intel graphics options=== |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Open hardware_settings_options.xml|ref=<ref name="Flang">{{Refcheck|user=Flang|date=2019-06-21}}</ref>|fix= |
− | {{ | + | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\system\</code> |
− | # | + | # Edit <code>hardware_settings_options.xml</code>. |
− | # | + | # Replace all <code><option name="on" lng="lng_on" dx11Only="true" intelExtensionsOnly="true"></code> with <code><option name="on" lng="lng_on" dx11Only="true" intelExtensionsOnly="false"></code> |
− | # | + | # Save <code>hardware_settings_options.xml</code> file. |
+ | {{ii}} Steam will re-download this file if you verify integrity so you will need to repeat the process. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ==Game data== |
− | {{ | + | {{Image|GRID2 graphics.png|Graphics settings.}} |
− | {{ | + | |
− | + | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | |
− | + | {{Game data| | |
− | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\GRID 2\hardwaresettings\hardware_settings_config.xml}} | |
− | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | |
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | == | + | ===Save game data location=== |
− | {{Game | + | {{Game data| |
− | {{Game | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\44350\remote\|{{p|PROGRAMDATA}}\Codemasters\GRID 2\DataCache\{{p|uid}}\}} |
+ | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Regardless of where the game is installed, the Windows version will attempt to use the {{p|programdata}} area to store the in-game replays. The game will work with a Windows NTFS junction point, allowing the folder to be mapped to alternate locations/drives. | ||
− | ===[[Save game cloud syncing]]=== | + | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== |
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = unknown |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
+ | |steam cloud = true | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = Approx. 100 MB available. | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | + | {{Image|GRID2 1.png|Video settings.}} | |
− | + | {{Image|GRID2 graphics-advanced.png|Graphical settings.}} | |
− | + | {{Video | |
− | {{Video | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/grid-2/en |
− | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = gold | |multimonitor wsgf award = gold | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | + | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = gold |
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
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|multimonitor = true | |multimonitor = true | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = hackable |
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
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|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]], [[CMAA]]. |
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
+ | |60 fps = true | ||
+ | |60 fps notes = | ||
+ | |120 fps = true | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = false | ||
+ | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input settings== | + | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use FOV Changer|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix= |
+ | # Download and run [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/417-dirt3fovchange/ Dirt3FovChange]. | ||
+ | # Specify the base installation folder. | ||
+ | # Set the vertical FOV and enable the desired cameras. Make sure that "chase close reverse", "chase far reverse", "head cam", and "head cam reverse" are always '''disabled'''. Also do '''NOT''' adjust any of the "head offset" and "head tilt change" settings. | ||
+ | # Click on start to apply the changes. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Image|GRID 2 Keyboard Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Image|GRID 2 Gamepad Remapping.png|In-game button map settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Image|GRID2 ff.png|Force feedback settings.}} | ||
+ | {{ii}} The game can send telemetry data to supported software like [https://www.simhubdash.com/ SimHub] and devices like motion platforms, bass shakers and telemetry displays through the UDP protocol. Also support D-Box haptic/motion platforms through a proprietary protocol.<ref>{{refurl|url=https://catalogue.d-box.com/en/video-games/195258/|title=GRID 2 - D-Box Catalogue|date=November 5, 2023}}</ref> Requires editing the <code>hardware_settings_config.xml</code> file to enable them. | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = n/a |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse sensitivity = n/a |
− | |mouse menu notes = | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = |
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |mouse menu = false |
+ | |mouse menu notes = Mouse is not used. | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = true | |full controller = true | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = true |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |controller sensitivity = false |
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis = false | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = true |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
+ | |xbox prompts = true | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = hackable | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = Use [https://github.com/araghon007/X1nput/releases X1nput]<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/b31frk/x1nput_20_xbox_one_controller_impulse_triggers_on/|title=X1nput 2.0 - Xbox One Controller Impulse Triggers on (almost) any PC game|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = false | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = true | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = See [[#Controller support|Controller support]] for sim-racing device support. | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = false | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = true | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = false | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | ===[[Controller|Controller support]]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The developer had provided a [https://steamcommunity.com/app/44350/discussions/0/828936719174076397/?l=latam&ctp=20 list] of supported racing wheels. Devices not listed may work, but the user will have to manually map each action. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Devices listed with ''Italics'' denotes unofficial support and are found in the <code>devicesetup.xml</code> file, xml files located in {{folder|{{p|game}}\input}} as well as support through compatibility mode on the wheels/wheel bases. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Standard table|Compatible steering wheels|Notes|content= | ||
+ | {{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Fanatec Porsche 911 Wheel|Fanatec Porsche 911 Turbo/Turbo S/Carrera/GT2/GT3 RS]]''' | }} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Fanatec Forza Motorsport CSR|Fanatec Forza Motorsport CSR]]''' | }} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Fanatec Forza Motorsport CSR Elite|Fanatec Forza Motorsport CSR Elite]]''' | }} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/rowalt2| '''''[[Controller:Fanatec ClubSport|Fanatec ClubSport V1]]''''' | }} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Logitech Driving Force|Logitech Driving Force]]''' | Recognized as a Logitech Driving/Formula Force.}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/rowalt2| '''''[[Controller:Logitech Driving Force|Logitech Driving Force Pro]]''''' | }} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Logitech Force EX|Logitech Formula Force EX]]''' | Recognized as a Logitech Driving/Formula Force.}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Logitech Force EX|Logitech Driving Force EX]]''' | Recognized as a Logitech Driving/Formula Force.}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Logitech Force EX|Logitech GT Force RX]]''' | Recognized as a Logitech Driving/Formula Force.}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Logitech MOMO|Logitech MOMO Racing]]''' | }} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Logitech Driving Force GT|Logitech Driving Force GT]]''' | }} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Logitech G25|Logitech G25]]''' | }} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Logitech G27|Logitech G27]]''' | }} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Wheel|Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Wheel]]''' | }} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/rowalt2| '''Thrustmaster Rally GT Force Feedback Pro''' | }} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/rowalt2| '''Thrustmaster Ferrari F430 Force Feedback''' | }} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Thrustmaster T500|Thrustmaster T500]]''' | Default GT rim only.}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Audio== | ||
+ | {{Image|GRID2 audio.png|Audio settings.}} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Only menu music and speech can be fully muted, the other options do not allow you to go below half. | ||
+ | {{Audio | ||
+ | |separate volume = true | ||
+ | |separate volume notes = Menu Music, Effects, Engines, Speech, Surfaces. | ||
+ | |surround sound = true | ||
+ | |surround sound notes = | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |subtitles notes = | ||
+ | |closed captions = false | ||
+ | |closed captions notes = | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost = false | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
+ | |eax support = | ||
+ | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = false | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation - [https://sktorrent.eu/torrent/details.php?name=GRiD-2-%C4%8Ce%C5%A1tina-2013-&id=89bed965e03d5c567dfbf03385b5dc8b589328da #1] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{ii}} RaceNet online features require a [https://racenet.codemasters.com/about Codemasters Account]. | ||
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = true | ||
+ | |local play players = 2 | ||
+ | |local play modes = Versus | ||
+ | |local play notes = Split-screen | ||
+ | |lan play = unknown | ||
+ | |lan play players = | ||
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
+ | |lan play notes = | ||
+ | |online play = true | ||
+ | |online play players = 12 | ||
+ | |online play modes = Versus | ||
+ | |online play notes = | ||
+ | |asynchronous = | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | === Local Play Mod === | ||
+ | : See also: [https://www.reddit.com/r/nucleuscoop/comments/fjdqid/list_of_new_supported_games_and_faq/ Nucleus-Coop] on the ''Nucleus-Coop'' subReddit. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Lan Multiplayer Split-Screen. | ||
+ | * You can play up to 4 players split-screen thanks to [https://github.com/ZeroFox5866/nucleuscoop Nucleus-Coop Unofficial mod]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = true | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = | ||
+ | |p2p = true | ||
+ | |p2p notes = | ||
+ | |dedicated = false | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = | ||
+ | |self-hosting = true | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = | ||
+ | |direct ip = false | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
+ | |tcp = | ||
+ | |udp = | ||
+ | |upnp = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ==VR support== |
− | {{ | + | {{VR support |
− | | | + | |native 3d = unknown |
− | | | + | |native 3d notes = |
− | | | + | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable |
− | | | + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2016/09/grid-2.html Helix Mod: GRID 2]. |
− | | | + | |vorpx = hackable |
− | | | + | |vorpx modes = G3D |
− | | | + | |vorpx notes = User created game profile, DX11 only read more in the [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/grid-2/ vorpx forum] profile introduction. |
− | | | + | |htc vive = |
− | | | + | |htc vive notes = |
− | | | + | |vr only = |
− | | | + | |oculus rift = |
− | | | + | |oculus rift notes = |
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
===Crashing during loading screens=== | ===Crashing during loading screens=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Users are reporting that the game is crashing randomly during loading screens.<ref> | + | {{ii}} Users are reporting that the game is crashing randomly during loading screens.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://community.codemasters.com/t5/GRID-2-Technical-Help/Game-crashed-randomly-in-loading-screens/m-p/266594#U266594|title=Game crashed randomly in loading screens - Codemasters Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/44350/discussions/0/864969481726251956/|title=Game Crashs in the loading screen - Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref> There is currently no known fix. |
===Logitech Gxx issues=== | ===Logitech Gxx issues=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Users are reporting a variety of issues with Logitech Gxx peripherals.<ref> | + | {{ii}} Users are reporting a variety of issues with Logitech Gxx peripherals.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://community.codemasters.com/t5/GRID-2-Technical-Help/WARNING-PC-USERS-2-BIG-controller-bugs/m-p/261672#U261672|title=WARNING PC USERS! 2 BIG controller bugs!! - Codemasters Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=http://community.codemasters.com/t5/GRID-2-Technical-Help/Unplayable-with-G25-wheel-PC/m-p/267718#U267718|title=Unplayable with G25 wheel PC - Codemasters Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref> There is currently no known fix. |
===Minimap not shown during races=== | ===Minimap not shown during races=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Users are reporting an issue with the minimap not being displayed during a race.<ref> | + | {{ii}} Users are reporting an issue with the minimap not being displayed during a race.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/44350/discussions/0/864972621126909123/|title=Mini Map???? - Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
− | Codemasters | + | |
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 11 | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |wing = | ||
+ | |wing notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = true | ||
+ | |opengl notes = OS X only. | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = 32-bit only.<ref>[https://www.feralinteractive.com/en/news/933/ Last chance to buy these Mac classics! | Feral News]</ref> | ||
+ | |linux powerpc app = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = Wwise | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = 2.1c | ||
+ | |multiplayer = Codemasters RaceNet, Steamworks | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | |anticheat = Valve Anti-Cheat | ||
+ | |anticheat notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Disable engineer speech=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Delete speech_engineer.bnk|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\audio\soundbanks\[your language]\</code> | ||
+ | # Delete the <code>speech_engineer.bnk</code> file. | ||
+ | # Create an empty text file and rename it <code>speech_engineer.bnk</code> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Disable music during races only=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Open music.xml|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\audio\</code> | ||
+ | # Open <code>music.xml</code>. | ||
+ | # Modify <code>music_default_excitement</code>, <code>music_default_last_lap_excitement</code> and all <code>envelope_contribution</code> to <code>0.0</code> | ||
+ | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\audio\soundbanks\</code> | ||
+ | # Delete or rename <code>mus_inrace.bnk</code> file | ||
+ | # Create an empty text file and rename it <code>mus_inrace.bnk</code> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Steam will re-download missing files if you verify integrity so you will need to repeat the process. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Mods=== | ||
+ | * [https://www.racedepartment.com/forum/forums/grid-2-mods.115/ GRID 2 Mods] - Collection of released modifications. | ||
+ | * [https://www.racedepartment.com/forum/resources/cockpit-cam-mod.346/ Cockpit Cam Mod] - Available for all vehicles (except DLC), works online and the only prominent issue being the blurry dashboard. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = Vista, 7, 8 | + | |minOS = Vista, 7, 8 |
− | | | + | |minCPU = AMD Athlon X2 5400+ |
− | | | + | |minCPU2 = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz |
+ | |minRAM = 2 GB | ||
|minHD = 15 GB | |minHD = 15 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = Intel HD Graphics 3000 | + | |minGPU = AMD Radeon HD 2600 |
− | | | + | |minGPU2 = Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
− | |minGPU3 = | + | |minGPU3 = Nvidia GeForce 8600 |
+ | |minDX = 11 | ||
+ | |minaudio = DirectX compatible sound card | ||
+ | |minother = Broadband Internet connection | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = Vista, 7, 8 | ||
+ | |recCPU = AMD FX series | ||
+ | |recCPU2 = Intel Core i7 | ||
+ | |recRAM = 4 GB | ||
+ | |recGPU = AMD Radeon HD 6000 Series | ||
+ | |recGPU2 = Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 | ||
+ | |recGPU3 = Nvidia GeForce GTX 500 Series | ||
+ | |recVRAM = 1 GB | ||
+ | |recDX = 11 | ||
+ | |recaudio = DirectX compatible sound card | ||
+ | |recother = 64-bit system<br/>Broadband Internet connection | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
+ | |minOS = 10.9.4 | ||
+ | |minCPU = Intel 2.0 GHz | ||
+ | |minRAM = 4 GB | ||
+ | |minHD = 11 GB | ||
+ | |minGPU = | ||
+ | |minGPU2 = | ||
+ | |minGPU3 = | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
− | | | + | |recOS = |
− | | | + | |recCPU = Intel 2.4 GHz |
− | | | + | |recRAM = 8 GB |
− | | | + | |recHD = 15 GB |
− | | | + | |recGPU = |
|recVRAM = 1 GB | |recVRAM = 1 GB | ||
+ | |notes = {{ii}} ATI Radeon X1xxx/HD2xxx series, Intel GMA series and HD3000, Nvidia 7xxx/8xxx/9xxx series and 1xxM/3xxM series are not supported. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 21:24, 1 June 2024
Developers | |
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Codemasters | |
macOS (OS X) | Feral Interactive |
Publishers | |
Codemasters | |
OS X | Feral Interactive |
Engines | |
EGO 3.0[1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 28, 2013 |
macOS (OS X) | September 25, 2014 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 80 |
IGDB | 81 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Racing |
Vehicles | Automobile, Track racing |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary |
Series | TOCA |
TOCA | |
---|---|
TOCA Touring Car Championship | 1997 |
TOCA 2 Touring Cars | 1998 |
TOCA Race Driver | 2002 |
TOCA Race Driver 2 | 2004 |
TOCA Race Driver 3 | 2006 |
Race Driver: Grid | 2008 |
GRID 2 | 2013 |
GRID Autosport | 2014 |
GRID (2019) | 2019 |
GRID Legends | 2022 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
GRID 2 is a singleplayer and multiplayer racing game developed and published by Codemasters. It is part of the GRID sub-series of the TOCA video game series.
The game was released on May 28, 2013. The MacOS version, ported by Feral Interactive, was released on March 28, 2013. It was later released on all digital storefronts on September 25, 2014.
It was delisted from all digital storefronts on August 08, 2019.
General information
- Official forums for the series
- Steam Community Discussions
- RaceNet Stats
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
Green Man Gaming (unavailable) | Reloaded Edition also available. | |||
Mac App Store (unavailable) | Reloaded Edition | |||
Origin (unavailable) | ||||
Steam (unavailable) |
- The Mac OS X version is no longer sold digitally.
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
McLaren Racing Pack | Included in the Reloaded Edition. | |
IndyCar Pack | Included in the Reloaded Edition. | |
GTR Racing Pack | Included in the Reloaded Edition. | |
Headstart Pack | Included in the Reloaded Edition. | |
Super Modified Pack | Included in the Reloaded Edition. | |
Peak Performance Pack | Included in the Reloaded Edition. | |
Drift Pack | Included in the Reloaded Edition. | |
Car Unlock Pack | ||
Demolition Derby Pack | Free. | |
Spa-Francorchamps Track Pack | Included in the Reloaded Edition. | |
Bathurst Track Pack | Included in the Reloaded Edition. | |
Classic GRID Pack | Included in the Reloaded Edition. |
- All DLC is no longer sold digitally.
Version differences
- Reloaded Edition includes all the DLC, except for the Car Unlock Pack.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete or rename intro videos files[citation needed] |
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Notes
|
Activate Intel graphics options
Open hardware_settings_options.xml[2] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\GRID 2\hardwaresettings\hardware_settings_config.xml |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/44350/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\44350\remote\ %PROGRAMDATA%\Codemasters\GRID 2\DataCache\<user-id>\[Note 2] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/44350/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Regardless of where the game is installed, the Windows version will attempt to use the %PROGRAMDATA% area to store the in-game replays. The game will work with a Windows NTFS junction point, allowing the folder to be mapped to alternate locations/drives.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud | Approx. 100 MB available. |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 8x MSAA, CMAA. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Field of view (FOV)
Use FOV Changer[citation needed] |
---|
|
Input
- The game can send telemetry data to supported software like SimHub and devices like motion platforms, bass shakers and telemetry displays through the UDP protocol. Also support D-Box haptic/motion platforms through a proprietary protocol.[3] Requires editing the
hardware_settings_config.xml
file to enable them.
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | Mouse is not used. | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration | Use X1nput[4] |
PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Generic/other controllers | See Controller support for sim-racing device support. | |
---|---|---|
Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Controller support
- The developer had provided a list of supported racing wheels. Devices not listed may work, but the user will have to manually map each action.
- Devices listed with Italics denotes unofficial support and are found in the
devicesetup.xml
file, xml files located in<path-to-game>\input
as well as support through compatibility mode on the wheels/wheel bases.
Compatible steering wheels | Notes |
---|---|
Fanatec Porsche 911 Turbo/Turbo S/Carrera/GT2/GT3 RS | |
Fanatec Forza Motorsport CSR | |
Fanatec Forza Motorsport CSR Elite | |
Fanatec ClubSport V1 | |
Logitech Driving Force | Recognized as a Logitech Driving/Formula Force. |
Logitech Driving Force Pro | |
Logitech Formula Force EX | Recognized as a Logitech Driving/Formula Force. |
Logitech Driving Force EX | Recognized as a Logitech Driving/Formula Force. |
Logitech GT Force RX | Recognized as a Logitech Driving/Formula Force. |
Logitech MOMO Racing | |
Logitech Driving Force GT | |
Logitech G25 | |
Logitech G27 | |
Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Wheel | |
Thrustmaster Rally GT Force Feedback Pro | |
Thrustmaster Ferrari F430 Force Feedback | |
Thrustmaster T500 | Default GT rim only. |
Audio
- Only menu music and speech can be fully muted, the other options do not allow you to go below half.
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Menu Music, Effects, Engines, Speech, Surfaces. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Czech | Fan translation - #1 | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Spanish |
Network
- RaceNet online features require a Codemasters Account.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 2 | Versus Split-screen |
||
LAN play | ||||
Online play | 12 | Versus |
Local Play Mod
- See also: Nucleus-Coop on the Nucleus-Coop subReddit.
Lan Multiplayer Split-Screen.
|
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Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: GRID 2. | ||
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, DX11 only read more in the vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Issues unresolved
Crashing during loading screens
- Users are reporting that the game is crashing randomly during loading screens.[5][6] There is currently no known fix.
Logitech Gxx issues
- Users are reporting a variety of issues with Logitech Gxx peripherals.[7][8] There is currently no known fix.
Minimap not shown during races
- Users are reporting an issue with the minimap not being displayed during a race.[9]
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 11 | |
OpenGL | OS X only. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | 32-bit only.[10] |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Wwise | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 2.1c |
Multiplayer | Codemasters RaceNet, Steamworks | |
Anti-cheat | Valve Anti-Cheat (VAC) |
Disable engineer speech
Delete speech_engineer.bnk[citation needed] |
---|
|
Disable music during races only
Open music.xml[citation needed] |
---|
|
- Steam will re-download missing files if you verify integrity so you will need to repeat the process.
Mods
- GRID 2 Mods - Collection of released modifications.
- Cockpit Cam Mod - Available for all vehicles (except DLC), works online and the only prominent issue being the blurry dashboard.
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Vista, 7, 8 | Vista, 7, 8 |
Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon X2 5400+ Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz |
AMD FX series Intel Core i7 |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 15 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | AMD Radeon HD 2600 Intel HD Graphics 3000 Nvidia GeForce 8600 DirectX 11 compatible | AMD Radeon HD 6000 Series Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 Nvidia GeForce GTX 500 Series 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible sound card | DirectX compatible sound card |
Other | Broadband Internet connection | 64-bit system Broadband Internet connection |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.9.4 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 2.0 GHz | Intel 2.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 11 GB | 15 GB |
Video card (GPU) | 256 MB of VRAM | 1 GB of VRAM |
- ATI Radeon X1xxx/HD2xxx series, Intel GMA series and HD3000, Nvidia 7xxx/8xxx/9xxx series and 1xxM/3xxM series are not supported.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/44350/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (44350) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Codemasters releases Grid 2 announcement trailer – Tech2 - last accessed on 2017-02-07
- ↑ Verified by User:Flang on 2019-06-21
- ↑ GRID 2 - D-Box Catalogue - last accessed on November 5, 2023
- ↑ X1nput 2.0 - Xbox One Controller Impulse Triggers on (almost) any PC game - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Game crashed randomly in loading screens - Codemasters Forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Game Crashs in the loading screen - Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ WARNING PC USERS! 2 BIG controller bugs!! - Codemasters Forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Unplayable with G25 wheel PC - Codemasters Forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Mini Map???? - Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Last chance to buy these Mac classics! | Feral News