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{{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}}
 
{{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    =
 
|taxonomy    =
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | DLC }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person, third-person }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person, third-person }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Racing }}
 
{{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/art styles        | Realistic }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Contemporary }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Automobile, Track racing }}
 
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | TOCA }}  
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | TOCA }}  
 
|steam appid  = 44350
 
|steam appid  = 44350
 +
|steam appid side  = 221160,221161,221162,221164,221165,221166,221167,221168,221169,255690,255691,255692
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 +
|official site= https://www.codemasters.com/game/grid-2/
 +
|hltb        = 4117
 +
|lutris      = grid-2
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
|mobygames    = grid-2
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|mobygames    = 60730
 
|wikipedia    = Grid 2
 
|wikipedia    = Grid 2
 
|winehq      = 16849
 
|winehq      = 16849
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}}
 
}}
  
'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
{{ii}} The game features full keyboard support but a [[:Category:Controller|controller]] is recommended.
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|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://www.gridgame.com/grid2/en-gb#home Official website]
 
 
{{mm}} [http://forums.codemasters.com/categories/grid-games Official forums] for the series
 
{{mm}} [http://forums.codemasters.com/categories/grid-games Official forums] for the series
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/44350/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/44350/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 +
{{mm}} [https://racenetlegacy.codemasters.com/grid2/ RaceNet Stats]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | grid-2 | Steam | {{store link|GMG|grid-2-reloaded|Reloaded Edition}} also available. |  | Windows, OS X | unavailable }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | grid-2 | Steam | {{store link|GMG|grid-2-reloaded|Reloaded Edition}} also available. |  | Windows, OS X | unavailable }}
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{{Availability/row| MacApp | id875237391 | MacApp | Reloaded Edition |  | OS X | unavailable }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Origin | toca-touring-car/grid-2/standard-edition | Steam | || Windows, OS X| unavailable }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 44350 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 44350 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} All Windows versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
 
{{ii}} All Windows versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
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{{ii}} The Mac OS X version is no longer sold digitally.
 
{{ii}} The Mac OS X version is no longer sold digitally.
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
{{DLC/row| Bathurst Track Pack | | Windows, OS X }}
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{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|221160|McLaren Racing Pack}} | Included in the Reloaded Edition. | Windows, OS X }}
{{DLC/row| Car Unlock Pack | | Windows, OS X }}
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{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|221161|IndyCar Pack}} | Included in the Reloaded Edition. | Windows, OS X }}
{{DLC/row| Classic GRID Pack | | Windows, OS X }}
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{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|221162|GTR Racing Pack}} | Included in the Reloaded Edition. | Windows, OS X }}
{{DLC/row| Demolition Derby Pack | Free. | Windows, OS X }}
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{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|221164|Headstart Pack}} | Included in the Reloaded Edition. | Windows, OS X }}
{{DLC/row| Drift Pack | | Windows, OS X }}
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{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|221165|Super Modified Pack}} | Included in the Reloaded Edition. | Windows, OS X }}
{{DLC/row| GTR Racing Pack | | Windows, OS X }}
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{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|221166|Peak Performance Pack}} | Included in the Reloaded Edition. | Windows, OS X }}
{{DLC/row| Headstart Pack | | Windows, OS X }}
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{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|221167|Drift Pack}} | Included in the Reloaded Edition. | Windows, OS X }}
{{DLC/row| IndyCar Pack |  | Windows, OS X }}
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{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|221168|Car Unlock Pack}} |  | Windows, OS X }}
{{DLC/row| McLaren Racing Pack | | Windows, OS X }}
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{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|221169|Demolition Derby Pack}} | Free. | Windows, OS X }}
{{DLC/row| Peak Performance Pack | | Windows, OS X }}
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{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|255690|Spa-Francorchamps Track Pack}} | Included in the Reloaded Edition. | Windows, OS X }}
{{DLC/row| Spa-Francorchamps Track Pack | | Windows, OS X }}
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{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|255691|Bathurst Track Pack}} | Included in the Reloaded Edition. | Windows, OS X }}
{{DLC/row| Super Modified Pack | | Windows, OS X }}
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{{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===
 
===Version differences===
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# 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>
 
# 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.
 
# Save <code>hardware_settings_options.xml</code> file.
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{{ii}} Steam will re-download this file if you verify integrity so you will need to repeat the process.
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} Steam will re-download this file if you verify integrity so you will need to repeat the process.
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|discord               =  
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|discord                   =  
|discord notes         =  
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|discord notes             =  
|epic games store       =  
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|epic games launcher       =  
|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
|gog galaxy             =  
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|gog galaxy               =  
|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
|origin                 = unknown
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|origin                   = unknown
|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
|steam cloud           = true
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|steam cloud               = true
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         = Approx. 100 MB available.
|uplay                  =  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
|uplay notes           =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
|xbox cloud             =  
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|xbox cloud               =  
|xbox cloud notes       =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|GRID2 1.png|Video settings.}}
 
{{Image|GRID2 1.png|Video settings.}}
 
{{Image|GRID2 graphics-advanced.png|Graphical settings.}}
 
{{Image|GRID2 graphics-advanced.png|Graphical settings.}}
{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/grid-2/en
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/grid-2/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
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|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        = Up to 8x [[MSAA]], [[CMAA]].
 
|antialiasing notes        = Up to 8x [[MSAA]], [[CMAA]].
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
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|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
|color blind                = unknown
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|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
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}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
 
{{Image|GRID 2 Keyboard Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}}
 
{{Image|GRID 2 Keyboard Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}}
 
{{Image|GRID 2 Gamepad Remapping.png|In-game button map settings.}}
 
{{Image|GRID 2 Gamepad Remapping.png|In-game button map settings.}}
 
{{Image|GRID2 ff.png|Force feedback settings.}}
 
{{Image|GRID2 ff.png|Force feedback settings.}}
{{Input settings
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{{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.
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|acceleration option      = n/a
 
|acceleration option      = n/a
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
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|mouse sensitivity        = n/a
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse menu                = false
 
|mouse menu                = false
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|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
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|controller sensitivity    = false
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis  = false
 
|invert controller y-axis  = false
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|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
|xbox prompts              = unknown
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|xbox prompts              = true
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|impulse triggers          = hackable
|impulse triggers notes    =  
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|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              = true
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|dualshock 4              = false
 
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
 
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
 
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
|other controllers        = unknown
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|other controllers        = true
|other controllers notes  =  
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|other controllers notes  = See [[#Controller support|Controller support]] for sim-racing device support.
 
|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|other button prompts notes=  
|button prompts            = Xbox
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|controller hotplug        = false
|button prompts notes      =
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
|simultaneous input        = unknown
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|simultaneous input        = false
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|steam input api          = unknown
 
|steam input api          = unknown
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|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
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===[[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.
  
==Audio settings==
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{{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.}}
 
{{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.
 
{{ii}} Only menu music and speech can be fully muted, the other options do not allow you to go below half.
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
|separate volume notes    = Menu music, effects, engines, speech.
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|separate volume notes    = Menu Music, Effects, Engines, Speech, Surfaces.
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = false
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Brazilian Portuguese
+
  |language  = French
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = French
+
  |language  = German
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = German
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  |language  = Italian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Italian
+
  |language  = Japanese
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Japanese
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  |language  = Polish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Polish
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  |language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
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  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
}}
 
 
==VR support==
 
{{VR support
 
|gg3d name                  =
 
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 
|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].
 
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
 
|tridef 3d notes            =
 
|iz3d                        = unknown
 
|iz3d notes                  =
 
|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              =
 
|oculus rift                =
 
|oculus rift notes          =
 
|osvr                        =
 
|osvr 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  =
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Network==
 
==Network==
 
{{ii}} RaceNet online features require a [https://racenet.codemasters.com/about Codemasters Account].
 
{{ii}} RaceNet online features require a [https://racenet.codemasters.com/about Codemasters Account].
 
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
|local play          = true
 
|local play          = true
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|local play modes    = Versus
 
|local play modes    = Versus
 
|local play notes    = Split-screen
 
|local play notes    = Split-screen
|lan play            = true
+
|lan play            = unknown
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play players    =  
|lan play modes      = Versus
+
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|online play          = true
 
|online play          = true
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|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|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
 
{{Network/Connections
 
|matchmaking        = true
 
|matchmaking        = true
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|udp  =  
 
|udp  =  
 
|upnp =  
 
|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>[http://community.codemasters.com/t5/GRID-2-Technical-Help/Game-crashed-randomly-in-loading-screens/m-p/266594#U266594 Game crashed randomly in loading screens - Codemasters Forums]</ref><ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/44350/discussions/0/864969481726251956/ Game Crashs in the loading screen - Steam Community Discussions]</ref> There is currently no known fix.
+
{{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>[http://community.codemasters.com/t5/GRID-2-Technical-Help/WARNING-PC-USERS-2-BIG-controller-bugs/m-p/261672#U261672 WARNING PC USERS! 2 BIG controller bugs!! - Codemasters Forums]</ref><ref>[http://community.codemasters.com/t5/GRID-2-Technical-Help/Unplayable-with-G25-wheel-PC/m-p/267718#U267718 Unplayable with G25 wheel PC - Codemasters Forums]</ref> There is currently no known fix.
+
{{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>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/44350/discussions/0/864972621126909123/ Mini Map???? - Steam Community Discussions]</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>
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
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|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 +
|wing                  =
 +
|wing notes            =
 
|opengl versions        = true
 
|opengl versions        = true
 
|opengl notes          = OS X only.
 
|opengl notes          = OS X only.
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
+
|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = true
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = true
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = false
 
|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>
 
|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 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|cutscenes        = Bink Video
 
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
 
|cutscenes notes  = 2.1c
 
|cutscenes notes  = 2.1c
|multiplayer      =  
+
|multiplayer      = RaceNet, Steamworks
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 +
|anticheat        = Valve Anti-Cheat
 +
|anticheat notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Mods===
 
===Mods===
* [http://www.racedepartment.com/forum/forums/grid-2-mods.115/ GRID 2 Mods] - Collection of released modifications.
+
* [https://www.racedepartment.com/forum/forums/grid-2-mods.115/ GRID 2 Mods] - Collection of released modifications.
* [http://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.
+
* [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
+
|minOS    = Vista, 7, 8
 
|minCPU  = AMD Athlon X2 5400+
 
|minCPU  = AMD Athlon X2 5400+
 
|minCPU2  = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
 
|minCPU2  = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
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|minGPU3  = Nvidia GeForce 8600
 
|minGPU3  = Nvidia GeForce 8600
 
|minDX    = 11
 
|minDX    = 11
 +
|minaudio = DirectX compatible sound card
 +
|minother = Broadband Internet connection
  
|recOS    = 7, 8
+
|recOS    = Vista, 7, 8
 
|recCPU  = AMD FX series
 
|recCPU  = AMD FX series
 
|recCPU2  = Intel Core i7
 
|recCPU2  = Intel Core i7
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|recGPU3  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 500 Series
 
|recGPU3  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 500 Series
 
|recVRAM  = 1 GB
 
|recVRAM  = 1 GB
|recother = 64-bit system
+
|recDX    = 11
 +
|recaudio = DirectX compatible sound card
 +
|recother = 64-bit system<br/>Broadband Internet connection
 
}}
 
}}
  

Latest revision as of 17:53, 20 March 2024

GRID 2
GRID 2 cover
Developers
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
GRID 2 on HowLongToBeat
GRID 2 on IGDB
GRID 2 on MobyGames
GRID 2 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

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
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Green Man Gaming (unavailable)
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Reloaded Edition also available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Mac App Store (unavailable)
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Reloaded Edition
macOS (OS X)
Origin (unavailable)
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Steam (unavailable)
Icon overlay.png
Windows
macOS (OS X)
All Windows versions require Steam DRM.
The Mac OS X version is no longer sold digitally.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
McLaren Racing Pack Included in the Reloaded Edition.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
IndyCar Pack Included in the Reloaded Edition.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
GTR Racing Pack Included in the Reloaded Edition.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Headstart Pack Included in the Reloaded Edition.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Super Modified Pack Included in the Reloaded Edition.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Peak Performance Pack Included in the Reloaded Edition.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Drift Pack Included in the Reloaded Edition.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Car Unlock Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Demolition Derby Pack Free.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Spa-Francorchamps Track Pack Included in the Reloaded Edition.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Bathurst Track Pack Included in the Reloaded Edition.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Classic GRID Pack Included in the Reloaded Edition.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
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]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\video\
  2. Delete or rename intel_sting.bk2 and sting.bk2.

Notes

Some users have reported loss of Racenet connectivity and game save failures as a result of renaming or deleting the video files.[citation needed]
Replacing the files instead of deleting/removing them, even with 0 byte placeholders will resolve connectivity/save failure issues.[citation needed]

Activate Intel graphics options

Open hardware_settings_options.xml[2]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\system\
  2. Edit hardware_settings_options.xml.
  3. Replace all <option name="on" lng="lng_on" dx11Only="true" intelExtensionsOnly="true"> with <option name="on" lng="lng_on" dx11Only="true" intelExtensionsOnly="false">
  4. Save hardware_settings_options.xml file.
Steam will re-download this file if you verify integrity so you will need to repeat the process.

Game data

Graphics settings.
Graphics settings.

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

Video settings.
Video settings.
Graphical settings.
Graphical settings.

Field of view (FOV)

Use FOV Changer[citation needed]
  1. Download and run Dirt3FovChange.
  2. Specify the base installation folder.
  3. 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.
  4. Click on start to apply the changes.

Input

In-game key map settings.
In-game key map settings.
In-game button map settings.
In-game button map settings.
Force feedback settings.
Force feedback settings.
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.

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

Audio settings.
Audio settings.
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
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.

Connection types

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 RaceNet, Steamworks
Anti-cheat Valve Anti-Cheat (VAC)

Disable engineer speech

Delete speech_engineer.bnk[citation needed]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\audio\soundbanks\[your language]\
  2. Delete the speech_engineer.bnk file.
  3. Create an empty text file and rename it speech_engineer.bnk

Disable music during races only

Open music.xml[citation needed]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\audio\
  2. Open music.xml.
  3. Modify music_default_excitement, music_default_last_lap_excitement and all envelope_contribution to 0.0
  4. Go to <path-to-game>\audio\soundbanks\
  5. Delete or rename mus_inrace.bnk file
  6. Create an empty text file and rename it mus_inrace.bnk
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
Processor (CPU) AMD Athlon X2 5400+
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 15 GB
Video card (GPU) AMD Radeon HD 2600
Intel HD Graphics 3000
Nvidia GeForce 8600
DirectX 11 compatible
Sound (audio device) DirectX compatible sound card
Other Broadband Internet connection
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.9.4
Processor (CPU) Intel 2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 11 GB
Video card (GPU) 256 MB 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. 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
  2. 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