One of the most thrilling racing games of its time, which was once available for free on PlayStation Plus, is set to be sunset soon.
According to information available on the PlayStation Store, Codemasters’ Grid Legends will have its online servers shut down on September 11, 2026. This will only affect PlayStation and Xbox platforms. After that, players will no longer be able to access the game’s multiplayer features, including cross-platform play, online multiplayer modes, Quick Race, Dynamic Events, and leaderboards. That being said, offline experiences will remain available. Players can continue playing the campaign and other single-player modes beyond the date of shutdown. The game also doesn’t have any online trophies, so you won’t lose out on any achievements you’ve bagged so far or in the future.
Grid Legends is also available on PC and Nintendo Switch, but EA, the publisher, hasn’t indicated a similar fate for the game on those platforms. So, if you own the game on either of those platforms, you should still be able to access multiplayer beyond September 11.
Being the fifth and latest installment in the iconic series, Grid Legends definitely carved out a place for itself in the popular genre. Released in 2022, it has spent several years entertaining racing game enthusiasts. The game had its share of highs and lows, with most players coming away from the career and story modes satisfied. The visuals, vehicle roster, and soundtrack also left a positive impression on the player base. That said, it also didn’t sit well with a portion of the community, mostly due to its flawed AI, performance issues, and shortcomings in the story mode.
At the time of writing, Grid Legends is no longer included with a PlayStation Plus subscription. You can, however, get 70% off the base price and pay just $18 to own the game on PlayStation right now. Xbox, on the other hand, doesn’t have an offer on the base price, but you can still play the game for “free” with an Xbox Game Pass subscription (included with the EA Play subscription it comes with).
If you own a PC, Grid Legends currently has its price slashed by 80% for both the base and Deluxe Editions on Steam. The Nintendo Switch version, on the other hand, still costs $40.
Grid Legends’ online journey on PlayStation and Xbox might be coming to an end with the upcoming server shutdown, but it’s not an unusual move for a racing title that’s been around for several years. Many live-service, multiplayer-centric racing titles eventually lose server support as publishers move resources to newer projects. If you’re yet to take Grid Legends for a spin, don’t shy away from grabbing the massive discounts EA has listed on the title currently. After all, it’s still a worthwhile game for any racing sim fan, and it’d still be partially available after the shutdown.
The title is still full of offline content, including its story-driven campaign “Driven to Glory,” career mode, and a wide range of vehicles. Even without the multiplayer support, there’s plenty of content for fans of the casual arcade-style racing experience.