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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | + | ===Crash to Desktop on 4+ Core/Thread CPUs / Resolution not showing=== | |
− | ===Crash to Desktop on 4+ Core/Thread CPUs / Resolution not showing | + | {{ii}} This fix will allow the game to use multithread properly on 4+ core CPUs, and also fixes some mem_allocation errors when using DXVK |
− | {{ii}}This fix will allow the game to use multithread properly on 4+ core | + | {{Fixbox|description=Wllow the game to use multithread properly on 4+ core CPUs|fix= |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\system}} |
− | # Go to | + | # Change the extension of following files from <code>xml</code> to <code>BAK</code>: |
− | # Change the extension of | + | ## <code>hardware_settings_ratings.xml</code> to <code>hardware_settings_ratings.BAK</code> |
− | + | ## <code>hardware_settings_restrictions.xml</code> to <code>hardware_settings_restrictions.BAK</code> | |
− | + | ## <code>workerMap8Core.xml</code> to <code>workerMap8Core.BAK</code> | |
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Download the fixed files|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Download the pre-fixed files|fix= |
# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2579-race-driver-grid-6-8-thread-cpus-fix-resolution-fix/ Race Driver : Grid - 6 & 8 thread CPUs fix & Resolution Fix] | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2579-race-driver-grid-6-8-thread-cpus-fix-resolution-fix/ Race Driver : Grid - 6 & 8 thread CPUs fix & Resolution Fix] | ||
− | # Paste the 3 files into | + | # Paste the 3 files into {{folder|{{p|game}}\system}}. |
}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Make the game re-detect your hardware properly|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Make the game re-detect your hardware properly|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Codemasters\GRID\hardwaresettings}}. |
# Delete the content of the folder (2 xml files). | # Delete the content of the folder (2 xml files). | ||
# Run the game again and configure the settings to your liking. | # Run the game again and configure the settings to your liking. | ||
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===Grid fails to launch=== | ===Grid fails to launch=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/10-openal/ Reinstall] | + | {{Fixbox|description=[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/10-openal/ Reinstall OpenAL]|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/12750/discussions/0/616198623974857451/ Can't Launch Grid? OpenAL32.dll FOUND SOLUTION! - Steam Forums]</ref>}} |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>-novirtual</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref={{cn|date=April 2017}}|fix= |
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}} | }} | ||
===Fixing Menu Text Glitch=== | ===Fixing Menu Text Glitch=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=To fix Text Glitch|ref={{cn|date=August 2018}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=To fix Text Glitch|ref={{cn|date=August 2018}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go To | + | # Go To {{folder|{{p|game}}Race Driver Grid\language}}. |
− | # Copy | + | # Copy {{file|language_data_base.xml}} to a location of choice. |
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|language_data_base.xml}} with a text editor. |
− | # Replace <code><binary processor="LanguageDataManager" filename="language/language_%1%.lng" map="UPDATE" pool="TEMPORARY"</code> with <code><binary processor="LanguageDataManager" filename="language/language_eng.lng" map="UPDATE" pool="TEMPORARY" /> </code> | + | # Replace <code><binary processor="LanguageDataManager" filename="language/language_%1%.lng" map="UPDATE" pool="TEMPORARY"</code> with <code><binary processor="LanguageDataManager" filename="language/language_eng.lng" map="UPDATE" pool="TEMPORARY" /></code>. |
− | # Also Replace <code><binary processor="LanguageDataManager" filename="language/language_%1%_dlc_0.lng" map="UPDATE" pool="TEMPORARY" /></code> with <code> <binary processor="LanguageDataManager" filename="language/language_eng_dlc_0.lng" map="UPDATE" pool="TEMPORARY" /> </code> | + | ## Rename " %1% " to language of choice. |
− | # Save file and replace original | + | # Also Replace <code><binary processor="LanguageDataManager" filename="language/language_%1%_dlc_0.lng" map="UPDATE" pool="TEMPORARY" /></code> with <code><binary processor="LanguageDataManager" filename="language/language_eng_dlc_0.lng" map="UPDATE" pool="TEMPORARY" /></code>. |
− | + | ## Rename " %1% " to language of choice. | |
− | + | # Save file and replace original {{file|language_data_base.xml}} in <code>{{p|game}}Race Driver Grid/language</code> with it. | |
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}} | }} | ||
===Failing to run on Intel Core i7 CPUs=== | ===Failing to run on Intel Core i7 CPUs=== | ||
− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Trick the game into using 4 threads only|fix= |
− | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\system\}} | |
− | # Go to | + | # Rename {{file|workerMap8Core.xml}} to <code>workerMap4Core.xml</code>. |
− | # Rename | + | # Rename the original {{file|workerMap4Core.xml}} to {{file|workerMap8Core.xml}}. |
− | # Rename the original | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Crash on Alt Tab=== | ===Crash on Alt Tab=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Play in a [[#Windowed|Windowed]] mode|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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}} | }} | ||
===Native resolutions not displaying=== | ===Native resolutions not displaying=== | ||
− | {{ii}} This may occur on systems with very low or very high video memory<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Blackbird|date=2017-03-13|comment=With GTX 980 (4GB VRAM) the game caps resolution selection at 1280x1024}}</ref> | + | {{ii}} This may occur on systems with very low or very high video memory.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Blackbird|date=2017-03-13|comment=With GTX 980 (4GB VRAM) the game caps resolution selection at 1280x1024}}</ref> |
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{{Fixbox|description=Override resolution|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120723221115/http://community.codemasters.com/forum/grid-tech-support-1-2-1106/298218-grid-will-not-let-me-run-1680x1050.html GRID will not let me run 1680x1050 - Codemasters Forums]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Override resolution|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120723221115/http://community.codemasters.com/forum/grid-tech-support-1-2-1106/298218-grid-will-not-let-me-run-1680x1050.html GRID will not let me run 1680x1050 - Codemasters Forums]</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\system}}. |
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|hardware_settings_restrictions.xml}} with a text editor. |
− | # Find the | + | # Find the line <code><res mem="270" maxWidth="1280" /></code> and change it to <code><res mem="270" /></code>. |
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}} | }} | ||
===No sessions found in multiplayer=== | ===No sessions found in multiplayer=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Patch the game to [[#Patches Collection|the latest version]]|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | * | + | * . |
}} | }} | ||
===Flashback time is very short=== | ===Flashback time is very short=== | ||
{{ii}} The flashback uses frames to calculate time. Higher FPS lowers the amount of time that can be rewound, making it less useful. | {{ii}} The flashback uses frames to calculate time. Higher FPS lowers the amount of time that can be rewound, making it less useful. | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Limit FPS|Limit the frame rate to 60 FPS]]|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/12750/discussions/0/142261352653171535/#c141136086924581054 Is my flashback feature bugged? – Steamforum]</ref>|fix= | |
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}} | }} | ||
===Missing Sounds=== | ===Missing Sounds=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Various sound effect will either not play or stop playing over the course of a race | + | {{ii}} Various sound effect will either not play or stop playing over the course of a race. |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable hardware accelerated audio in the game's settings|ref={{cn|date=2023-02-02|reason=}}|fix= |
− | + | * | |
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 16:00, 2 February 2023
"GRID" redirects here. For the 2019 game, see GRID (2019).
Developers | |
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Codemasters | |
macOS (OS X) | Feral Interactive |
Publishers | |
Codemasters | |
OS X | Feral Interactive |
Engines | |
EGO 1.0 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 30, 2008 |
macOS (OS X) | March 28, 2013 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 87 |
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 |
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 |
Key points
- Also known as GRID.
- Multiplayer servers were shut down in June 2011.[1]
- FPS affects gameplay, see Flashback time is very short.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM 7 DRM. | |||
Retail | ||||
ZOOM Platform | Licensing legality is unclear; ZOOM Platform places the burden of delisting on the publisher.[2] | |||
GOG.com (unavailable) | ||||
Mac App Store (unavailable) | ||||
Steam (unavailable) |
- Removed from many digital stores due to licencing issues.[3]
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
8 Ball | ||
Prestige Pack |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete/rename video files[citation needed] |
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Patches
Retail Patches
- The Steam version of the game is already patched. These patches are for retail users only.
Free DLC Content
- Retail users have to patch GRID up to the latest version, before being able to load the DLC content.
- Free DLC natively available on the OS X release, adding new cars and a new track, compatible with the Windows release.
Launcher for extra settings
Launcher v1.0.0.5
- Changing options in-game may override Launcher settings.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Codemasters\GRID\hardwaresettings\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12750/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Codemasters\GRID\savegame\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12750/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | If resolutions higher than 1280x1024 aren't shown then see Native resolutions not displaying | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | MSAA, CSAA, QSAA. Nvidia users can also use SGSSAA. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | See Flashback time is very short | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Windowed
Enable windowed[4] |
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Field of view (FOV)
- Not compatible with the main DLC packs.
Use Grid FOV Hack[citation needed] |
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Nvidia SGSSAA anti-aliasing
Instructions |
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Disable Bloom, Vignette & Blur effects
Method 1
- Makes the graphics appear sharper and removes the yellow filter.
Edit hardware_settings_config.xml[citation needed] |
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Method 2
- This method removes only bloom and vignette effects. Any other effects are unchanged.
Edit effects.xml |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Some controllers are not natively supported. See Controller support. | |
Full controller support | Keyboard required for editing the player and team name. | |
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Controller support
- The following controllers are natively supported: Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller, Logitech G25, Logitech MOMO, Logitech Driving Force Pro, Thrustmaster RGT Force Feedback Pro
Logitech G27 Racing Wheel
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Effects, speech and music. | |
Surround sound | 5.1 and 7.1[5] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 5.0.[citation needed] | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
Italian | ||||
German | ||||
Russian | Retail only. | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 4 | Versus Use Nucleus-Coop Unofficial mod. |
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LAN play | 12 | |||
Online play | Multiplayer servers have been deactivated.[1] |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 3074 |
UDP | 3074 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Native 3D | |||
Nvidia 3D Vision | See also Helix Mod: GRID. | ||
TriDef 3D | |||
iZ3D | |||
vorpX | 2D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. Note:Game is on official list but not yet conformired to be 3D to the editor. |
Devices | |||
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Tobii Eye Tracking | Works with Tobii EyeX tracker or Tobii EyeX 4C and 5 headtracker plugins for FaceTrackNoIR. | ||
TrackIR | Supports: Yaw, Pitch, Roll, X, Y, Z. |
Issues fixed
Crash to Desktop on 4+ Core/Thread CPUs / Resolution not showing
- This fix will allow the game to use multithread properly on 4+ core CPUs, and also fixes some mem_allocation errors when using DXVK
Wllow the game to use multithread properly on 4+ core CPUs |
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Download the pre-fixed files |
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Make the game re-detect your hardware properly |
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Grid fails to launch
Reinstall OpenAL[6] |
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Use the -novirtual command line argument[citation needed]
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Fixing Menu Text Glitch
To fix Text Glitch[citation needed] |
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Failing to run on Intel Core i7 CPUs
Trick the game into using 4 threads only |
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Crash on Alt Tab
Play in a Windowed mode[citation needed] |
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Native resolutions not displaying
- This may occur on systems with very low or very high video memory.[7]
Override resolution[8] |
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No sessions found in multiplayer
Patch the game to the latest version[citation needed] |
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Flashback time is very short
- The flashback uses frames to calculate time. Higher FPS lowers the amount of time that can be rewound, making it less useful.
Limit the frame rate to 60 FPS[9] |
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Missing Sounds
- Various sound effect will either not play or stop playing over the course of a race.
Disable hardware accelerated audio in the game's settings[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | |
OpenGL | 2.0 | OS X only. |
Shader Model support | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | OpenAL | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | Demonware |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP2 | Vista SP1 |
Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon 64 3000+ Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66 GHz AMD Athlon X2 3800+ |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 12.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6800 ATI Radeon X1300 DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce 8800 ATI Radeon HD 3800 |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.7.5 | 10.8.3 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 1.8 GHz | Intel 2.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 256 MB of VRAM | 512 MB of VRAM |
- Supported ATI chipsets: Radeon X1300, X1550, X1600, X1800, X1900, X1950, HD 2600, HD 2900, HD 3870
- Supported Nvidia chipsets: GeForce 6800, 7100, 7300, 7600, 7800, 7900, 7950, 8600, 8800, 9600, 9800
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.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (12750) 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 Online shutdown for GRID | Games industry news | MCV
- ↑ Screenshot from Discord - last accessed on 2021-02-27
- ↑ Goodbye Deal: Race Driver: GRID
- ↑ Verified by User:Flang on 2019-06-21
- ↑ ISSUU - Develop - Issue 86 - August 2008 by Develop
- ↑ Can't Launch Grid? OpenAL32.dll FOUND SOLUTION! - Steam Forums
- ↑ Verified by User:Blackbird on 2017-03-13
- With GTX 980 (4GB VRAM) the game caps resolution selection at 1280x1024
- ↑ GRID will not let me run 1680x1050 - Codemasters Forums
- ↑ Is my flashback feature bugged? – Steamforum