GRID Legends
Developers | |
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Codemasters | |
macOS (OS X) | Feral Interactive[1] |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
EGO | |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 24, 2022 |
macOS (OS X) | December 12, 2023[1] |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 75 |
OpenCritic | 76 |
IGDB | 88 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC, Subscription gaming service |
Microtransactions | Time-limited |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Racing |
Vehicles | Automobile |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary |
Series | TOCA |
TOCA | |
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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 |
GRID Legends is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person and third-person racing game in the TOCA series developed by Codemasters and published by Electronic Arts using the EGO engine. The game is noteworthy for being the first Codemasters game to require an Electronic Arts account for playing.
The game was initially announced on July 22, 2021 and was set to release in 2022.[2] The release date of February 25, 2022 was announced in a live-stream from the developers.[3]
The PC version of the game is available for Windows and is distributed through Origin and Steam. The game features high frame rates, key remapping, full controller support and surround sound support.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Microsoft Store | Included exclusively with Xbox Game Pass for PC as part of its version of EA Play. | |||
Origin | Included with EA Play. Deluxe Edition also available. Manual link for EA App purchase. |
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Steam | Included with EA Play (Steam). Deluxe Edition also available. |
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(unavailable) | Deluxe Edition also available. | |||
Green Man Gaming (unavailable) | Deluxe Edition also available. | |||
Humble Store (unavailable) | Deluxe Edition also available. |
- All versions require an EA account and Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM.
Essential improvements
Skip intro video
Delete/rename video files |
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Monetization
Type | Notes |
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DLC | DLCs contain new Career season, cars and cosmetics. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Subscription gaming service | Available via EA Play. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Deluxe Upgrade | Allows for access to the Deluxe Edition content for base game owners. | |
Enduring Spirit | Included with the Deluxe Edition. | |
Mechanic Pass | Included with the Deluxe Edition. | |
Seneca & Ravenwest Double Pack | Included with pre-orders. | |
Rise of Ravenwest | Included with the Deluxe Edition. | |
Winter Bash | Included with the Deluxe Edition. | |
Valentin’s Classic Car-Nage | Included with the Deluxe Edition. | |
Voltz Pack | Exclusive to the Deluxe Edition. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\GRID Legends\hardwaresettings\hardware_settings_config.xml |
Microsoft Store | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1307710/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\GRID Legends\savegame\profile\ |
Microsoft Store | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1307710/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | ||
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | See Ultra-widescreen. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Hor+ gameplay with centered HUD. FMV and rendered cutscenes, loading screens and all menus are pillarboxed. The desktop resolution must be set before the game starts. Choosing an ultrawide resolution only in-game makes the game stretched.[4] |
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4K Ultra HD | [5] | ||
Field of view (FOV) | 55° to 95° (Limited to the driver head camera). | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | 16x enabled by default. See Anisotropic filtering (AF). | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | TAA only; for SMAA or checkerboard AA, see Anti-aliasing (AA). | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | XeSS 1.1 Disables anti-aliasing when used.[6] |
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Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Ray tracing (RT) |
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Custom Anistropic Filtering (AF) |
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Anti-aliasing (AA)
Custom Anti-aliasing (AA) |
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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.[7] Requires editing the
hardware_settings_config.xml
file to enable them. (See Enable telemetry)
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Some bindings can accept 2 keys. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | Some bindings can accept 2 keys. | |
Controller sensitivity | Under Steering Sensitivity. | |
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers | See Controller support for sim-racing device support. | |
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Button prompts | [8] |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Controller support
- The developer has provided a list of supported steering wheels, pedals and accessories. Devices not listed may work, but the user will have to manually map each action.
- Devices listed with Italics denotes unofficial support.
Compatible steering wheels | Notes |
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Fanatec ClubSport V1 | See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs. |
Fanatec ClubSport V2 | See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs. |
Fanatec ClubSport V2.5 | See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs. |
Fanatec CSL Elite V1 | See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs. |
Fanatec CSL Elite V1.1 | See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs. |
Fanatec CSL Elite+ | See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs. |
Fanatec Podium DD1 | See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs. |
Fanatec Podium DD2 | See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs. |
Fanatec Podium DD1 F1 | See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs. |
Fanatec CSL DD | Requires PC Compatibility mode. See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs. |
Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro | Requires PC Compatibility mode. See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs. |
Logitech G25 | |
Logitech G27 | |
Logitech G29 | |
Logitech G920 | |
Logitech G923 | |
Logitech G Pro Racing Wheel | Requires G923 Mode. |
SimSteering | |
SimXperience AccuForce Pro | |
Thrustmaster T80 | |
Thrustmaster T500 | See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims. |
Thrustmaster TX | See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims. |
Thrustmaster T300 | See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims. |
Thrustmaster T150 | |
Thrustmaster TMX | |
Thrustmaster TS-PC Racer | See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims. |
Thrustmaster TS-XW Racer | See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims. |
Thrustmaster T-GT/T-GT II | See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims. |
Compatible pedals | Notes |
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Fanatec ClubSport Pedals V1 | Connect to a Fanatec wheel base. |
Fanatec ClubSport Pedals V2 | Connect to a Fanatec wheel base. |
Fanatec ClubSport Pedals V3 | Either to PC directly or to a Fanatec wheel base. |
Fanatec CSL Elite Pedals V1 | Either to PC via USB adapter or to a Fanatec wheel base. |
Fanatec CSL Elite LC Pedals V1 | Either to PC directly or to a Fanatec wheel base. |
Fanatec CSL Pedals | Either to PC via USB adapter or to a Fanatec wheel base. Included with Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro |
Fanatec CSL Pedals LC | Either to PC directly or to a Fanatec wheel base. |
Logitech G Pro Racing Pedals | Connect to a Logitech wheel base. (G29, G920 and G923 requires a G Racing Adapter.) |
Thrustmaster T2PM Pedals | Either to PC via USB adapter or to a Thrustmaster wheel base. Included with Thrustmaster T128. |
Thrustmaster T3PA Pedals | Either to PC via USB adapter or to a Thrustmaster wheel base. Included with several versions of Thrustmaster racing wheel bundles (Notably T300RS Gran Turismo Edition and T-GT). |
Thrustmaster T3PA Pro Pedals | Either to PC via USB adapter or to a Thrustmaster wheel base. |
Thrustmaster T3PM Pedals | Either to PC via USB adapter or to a Thrustmaster wheel base. Included with Thrustmaster T248. |
Thrustmaster T-LCM Pedals | Either to PC via USB adapter or to a Thrustmaster wheel base. |
Compatible add-ons | Notes |
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Fanatec ClubSport Shifter SQ V1.5 | Either to PC via USB adapter or to a Fanatec wheel base. |
Fanatec ClubSport Handbrake V1.5 | Either to PC via USB adapter, to a compatible Fanatec pedals or to most Fanatec wheel bases except the ClubSport V1. |
Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel BMW GT2 V1 | Compatible with Fanatec wheel bases. |
Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel Porsche 918 RSR | Compatible with Fanatec wheel bases. |
Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel Formula V1 | Compatible with Fanatec wheel bases. |
Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel Formula V2 | Compatible with most Fanatec wheel bases except the Clubsport V1. |
Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel Formula F1 PS4 | Compatible with most Fanatec wheel bases except the Clubsport V1. Included with Fanatec Podium DD1 F1. |
Fanatec ClubSport Universal Hub V1 | Compatible with Fanatec wheel bases. |
Fanatec ClubSport Universal Hub V1 for Xbox | Compatible with most Fanatec wheel bases except the Clubsport V1. |
Fanatec CSL Elite Steering Wheel McLaren GT3 V1 | Compatible with most Fanatec wheel bases except the Clubsport V1. |
Fanatec CSL Steering Wheel P1 for PlayStation 4 | Compatible with most Fanatec wheel bases except the Clubsport V1. |
Fanatec CSL Steering Wheel P1 for Xbox One | Compatible with most Fanatec wheel bases except the Clubsport V1. |
Thrustmaster TSS Handbrake Sparco Mod | Either to PC via USB adapter or to a Thrustmaster wheel base. |
Thrustmaster TSS Handbrake Sparco Mod+ | Either to PC via USB adapter or to a Thrustmaster wheel base. |
Thrustmaster TH8RS Shifter | Connect to PC directly. |
Thrustmaster TH8A Shifter | Either to PC via USB adapter or to a Thrustmaster wheel base. |
Thrustmaster Rally Wheel Add-On Sparco® R383 Mod | Compatible with Thrustmaster wheel bases. |
Thrustmaster GT Wheel | Compatible with Thrustmaster T500. Included with T500. |
Thrustmaster PS Wheel | Compatible with Thrustmaster T300. Included with T300. |
Thrustmaster T-GT Wheel | Compatible with Thrustmaster wheel bases. Included with T-GT and T-GT II. |
Thrustmaster 599XX EVO 30 Wheel Add-On Alcantara Edition | Compatible with Thrustmaster wheel bases. |
Thrustmaster Ferrari F1 Wheel Add-On | Compatible with Thrustmaster wheel bases. |
Thrustmaster Ferrari GTE Wheel Add-On Ferrari 458 Challenge Edition | Compatible with Thrustmaster wheel bases. |
Thrustmaster Leather 28 GT Wheel Add-On | Compatible with Thrustmaster wheel bases. |
Thrustmaster Ferrari 458 Italia Edition Wheel | Compatible with Thrustmaster TX. Included with TX Racing Wheel Ferrari 458 Italia Edition. |
Enable telemetry
- Applies to both UDP telemetry and D-Box support.
Enable telemetry[9] |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music, Effects, Commentary Speech and Engineer Speech | |
Surround sound | Supports Microsoft Spatial Sound, Dolby Atmos and DTS: X | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
- The game can send telemetry data to supported software and devices through the UDP protocol.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | ||||
LAN play | ||||
Online play | 22 | Versus, Co-op Co-op session is 2 players. Teams session is 11 players. Open session is 22 players. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 12 | |
Shader Model support | 5.1 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | ARM | Notes |
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Windows | ||||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Wwise | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10 | 11 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3-2130 AMD FX-4300 |
Intel Core i5-8600K AMD Ryzen 5 2600X |
System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 50 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 950 AMD Radeon RX 460 DirectX 12 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 AMD Radeon RX 590 |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
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>/1307710/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (1307710) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Get your Mac in gear — GRID Legends: Deluxe Edition comes to macOS on December 12th - Feral News - last accessed on 2023-11-26
- ↑ GRID Legends - last accessed on 2022-03-02
- ↑ GRID Legends WORLD-FIRST Gameplay & More Revealed! - last accessed on 2022-03-02
- ↑ Verified by User:SargeCassidy on 2022-07-13
- Tested using custom 2560x1080 and 3840x1080 resolutions.
- ↑ Verified by User:SargeCassidy on 2022-07-13
- Tested using custom 3840x2160 resolution.
- ↑ Verified by User:SargeCassidy on 2023-08-12
- When XeSS is enabled at any preset, anti-aliasing is turned off and unavailable until XeSS is turned off.
- ↑ GRID Legends - D-Box Catalogue - last accessed on November 5, 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:SargeCassidy on 2022-03-02
- Checked the
input_icons.xml
file in the <path-to-game>\input. DirectInput has its' own prompts.
- Checked the
- ↑ Verified by User:Yuuyatails on November 5, 2023