REVIEW GUIDE

Game info Rating: PEGI 3, ESRB Everyone Supported languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Russian and Polish Players: 1-2 (local), 2-12 (online) via Steam or FeralNet cross-platform multiplayer Mac- Linux-Windows; Mac App Store version is Mac-Mac and only between MAS players Release date: November 10th 2015 Steam and Feral Store, TBC Mac App Store Platform: Mac and Linux Website: http://www.feralinteractive.com/x/mac-games/gridautosport/ System requirements / Press resources / Launch trailer

Background GRID Autosport is the latest game in the hugely respected GRID racing series, originally developed for PC and console by Codemasters. It is a simulation-style racer, where players can take the wheel of a variety of cars in a variety of race types, competing in locations all over the globe and in head-to-head online multiplayer races.

Gameplay notes

Game modes GRID Autosport features a variety of game modes: • Career mode – the main single-player mode, where the player competes as a member of a race team. This game mode takes place over seasons and he or she must complete team and sponsor objectives to earn XP and money to progress. XP will level the player up, while money may be spent on acquiring new cars and upgrading current ones. • Online mode – see Multiplayer below. • Custom Cup mode – a customisable race mode where the player can choose vehicle type, location, race type etc. • Splitscreen mode – see Multiplayer below.

Multiplayer GRID Autosport features 2-player local multiplayer and 12-player online multiplayer. Owners of the Steam version of the game can play online via Steam, while Mac App Store players can play via FeralNet.

Racenet GRID Autosport on Mac and Linux supports Racenet, Codemasters’ online racing community. Here players can compete in exclusive Events and Challenges, and unlock Racenet awards. Please see the Racenet website for more details.

Locations and routes Racing in GRID Autosport takes place at 22 locations. Each location features a number of routes (or circuits), with a combined route list of over 100. All 22 locations can be raced during the day, while nine can also be raced at night.

Locations include Hockenheim, Sepang, Jarama and Brands Hatch. A full list of locations and routes can be found here.

Racing categories In the GRID Autosport base game there are 80 cars that fall into five categories in GRID Autosport, The categories are: • Touring Cars • Endurance • Open Wheel • Street • Tuner Each category has three tiers of increasingly powerful cars. For a full list of cars see this post on Codemasters’ blog.

Tuning and upgrading cars As the player levels up, he or she will unlock the ability to tune various elements of their cars’ engines and chassis. For example, gear ratios, brake bias, ride height and suspension.

Car upgrades can also be purchased with money earned through playing the game. A car’s brakes, clutch, engine and flywheel can all be upgraded. A car’s weight can also be reduced.

Players can also create new liveries for their cars. There are numerous patterns, numbers, logos and colour options, which may be applied to cars in the player’s garage.

SKU and DLC info Steam and Feral Store – DLC can be purchased separately or as the Season Pass, which includes the following DLC: • Drag Pack • Touring Legends Pack • Road & Track Car Pack • Sprint Pack • Coupe Style Pack • Best of British Pack • Boost Pack • Premium Garage Pack (only available as part of the Season Pass)

DLC that is not included in the Season Pass: • Demoman Derby Pack (Free) • High Res Texture Pack (Free) • Black Edition Pack

DLC for the Mac App Store version is available with the Season Pass only; DLC packs cannot be purchased separately. The Demoman Derby Pack and High Res Texture Pack are included with the Mac App Store version.

Contact For more information, please contact Nick Jones: Phone: +44 (0)208 875 1375 Email: [email protected]