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GRID Legends

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GRID Legends
GRID Legends cover
Developers
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
GRID Legends on HowLongToBeat
GRID Legends on IGDB
GRID Legends on MobyGames
GRID Legends on Wikipedia
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

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

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Mac App Store
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Deluxe Edition
macOS (OS X)
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
Origin
Included exclusively with Xbox Game Pass for PC as part of its version of EA Play.
Windows
Origin
Origin
Included with EA Play.
Deluxe Edition also available.
Manual link for EA App purchase.
Windows
Steam
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Included with EA Play (Steam).
Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
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Origin
Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
Green Man Gaming (unavailable)
Origin
Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
Humble Store (unavailable)
Origin
Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
All Windows versions require an EA account and Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM.

Essential improvements

Skip intro video

Delete/rename video files
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\ui_package\videos\cm_logo.
  2. Delete or rename cm_logo.bk2.

Monetization

Type Notes
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
Deluxe Upgrade Allows for access to the Deluxe Edition content for base game owners.
Windows
Enduring Spirit Included with the Deluxe Edition.
Windows
Mechanic Pass Included with the Deluxe Edition.
Windows
Seneca & Ravenwest Double Pack Included with pre-orders.
Windows
Rise of Ravenwest Included with the Deluxe Edition.
Windows
Winter Bash Included with the Deluxe Edition.
Windows
Valentin’s Classic Car-Nage Included with the Deluxe Edition.
Windows
Voltz Pack Exclusive to the Deluxe Edition.
Windows

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\GRID Legends\hardwaresettings\hardware_settings_config.xml
Microsoft Store
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1307710/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\GRID Legends\savegame\profile\
Microsoft Store
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1307710/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Origin
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud
Xbox Cloud

Video

Basic Video Options
Basic Video Options
Advanced Video Options
Advanced Video Options
Gameplay Options
Gameplay Options

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
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]
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
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
Ray tracing (RT)

Anisotropic filtering (AF)

Custom Anistropic Filtering (AF)
  1. Go to the configuration files location.
  2. Open hardwaresettings/hardware_settings_config.xml with a notepad.
  3. Search for <anisotropic_filter level="16" /> and change it to either "0", "4", "8" or "16".
  4. Save and set file to Read-only, failing to do so can overwrite the previous steps if settings are changed in-game.

Anti-aliasing (AA)

Custom Anti-aliasing (AA)
  1. Go to the configuration files location.
  2. Open hardwaresettings/hardware_settings_config.xml with a notepad.
  3. Search for <antialiasing smaa="false" taa="true" checkerboard="false" /> and change the desired AA method from false to true.
  4. Save and set file to Read-only, failing to do so can overwrite the previous steps if settings are changed in-game.

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.[6] Requires editing the hardware_settings_config.xml file to enable them. (See Enable telemetry)

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
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
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
DualShock 4, DualSense, DualSense Edge
Only DualShock 4 has preset button bindings.
PlayStation button prompts
Use numbered button prompts for face buttons and shoulder buttons.
Light bar support
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes Wired, Wireless (Bluetooth), Wireless (DualShock 4 USB Wireless Adapter)
Generic/other controllers
See Controller support for sim-racing device support.
Button prompts Input settings icon - Generic Controller.svg [7]
Additional information
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
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.
Fanatec ClubSport DD See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
Fanatec ClubSport DD+ 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
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
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[8]
  1. Open the hardware_settings_config.xml file located in <user>\Documents\My Games\GRID Legends\hardwaresettings\ with a text editior.
  2. Search for the field with the word <motion_platform>.
  3. Set the "udp enabled" parameter to "true" and change the "ip" and "port" fields to match that of what was set on the supported telemetry software. For example, <udp enabled="true" extradata="3" ip="127.0.0.1" port="20777" delay="1" />
  4. If user have the D-Box haptic/motion platforms, set the "dbox enabled" parameter to "true".
  5. Save the file.

Audio

Audio settings
Audio settings

Audio feature State Notes
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
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
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

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 12
Shader Model support 5.1
Executable 32-bit 64-bitARM Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio Wwise
Cutscenes Bink Video

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i3-2130
AMD FX-4300
System memory (RAM) 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 50 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 950
AMD Radeon RX 460
DirectX 12 compatible
A 64-bit operating system is required.
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 13.3
Processor (CPU) Apple M1 2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 36 GB
Video card (GPU) 1.5 GB of VRAM

Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/1307710/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (1307710) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References

  1. 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
  2. GRID Legends - last accessed on 2022-03-02
  3. GRID Legends WORLD-FIRST Gameplay & More Revealed! - last accessed on 2022-03-02
  4. Verified by User:SargeCassidy on 2022-07-13
    Tested using custom 2560x1080 and 3840x1080 resolutions.
  5. Verified by User:SargeCassidy on 2022-07-13
    Tested using custom 3840x2160 resolution.
  6. GRID Legends - D-Box Catalogue - last accessed on November 5, 2023
  7. 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.
  8. Verified by User:Yuuyatails on November 5, 2023