Grid 1.3 < 2026 Release >

Fixed a bug where cars purchased on eBay incorrectly applied performance modifiers in multiplayer races.

Resolved a "cheat" that allowed players to edit the ebay.xml file to gain unfair advantages.

The update is a critical patch for the original Race Driver: GRID (2008) and related titles like GRID Autosport , primarily focused on expanding content compatibility and resolving long-standing technical bugs. Key Technical Enhancements Grid 1.3

: The version available on Steam is pre-updated to 1.3, though retail copies may require a manual patch install.

For retail PC versions, the 1.3 patch can be installed manually by extracting the patch files directly into the game directory (e.g., C:\Program Files (x86)\Codemasters\GRID ). Using third-party tools like is recommended on modern systems to resolve frame-pacing issues and provide Vulkan/HDR support. New and more stable Grid - Smartbox Fixed a bug where cars purchased on eBay

: Community-driven patches now allow the game to leverage 8, 12, 16, or even up to 32 CPU cores, bypassing the original 4-core limit and fixing resolution detection issues. Critical Bug Fixes

: Fixed an error where "race day" personal best times were only valid for the first race in a Grid World event. Version Variations Key Technical Enhancements : The version available on

: The maximum view distance was increased by 1 km, allowing players to see the full length of hill roads in San Francisco.