Arguably the best racing game this year so far is finally getting some DLC treatment. Codemaster’s today announced that downloadable content for Race Driver: GRID, in the form of 8 stunning new cars and 2 new online events, will be part of the “8 Ball” Pack, which will make its way on to Xbox LIVE and the PlayStation Network this autumn. Details for the PC version will be released later.
The eight cars included in the pack are the McLaren F1 GTR, TVR Cerbera Speed 12, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X, Honda S2000, Nissan GT-R (S-G2008), VW Nardo, Pontiac Firebird Trans AM, and the Volvo C30; a neat list if you ask me. All cars included in the pack can be used online and in the game’s “Race Day” mode.
While we wait for a confirmed release date and pricing for the downloadable pack, Codies have already announced their future DLC plans. Coming later this year will be V8 Supercars from the likes of Ford and Holden as well as the Bathurst circuit.
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To sweeten the deal further for Xbox 360 owners, the 8 Ball Pack will also come with additional 100 achievement points. Hit the jump for a list of achievements.
Jack Of All Trades – Win an online race in each of the 8 Ball pack cars – 25pts
Drift Master – Achieve a 99x combo in the Honda S2000 – 25pts
Gas Guzzler – Clock up over 250 miles in your favourite 8 Ball pack car– 25pts
Clean Passing – Win a clean race in an 8 Ball Pack car from last position – 25pts
Now if only the good people at Codemasters would go ahead and add Trophy support. Yes, I know; it’s not happening.
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Press release
DOWNLOAD CONTENT COMING FOR RACE DRIVER: GRIDTM AS CODEMASTERS® CONFIRMS “8 BALL” PACK
8 Stunning New Cars Including The McLaren F1 GTR And New Online Events To Feature In First Downloadable Content Pack For Autumn ReleaseFriday 19th September/…Codemasters today announced the forthcoming release of the first downloadable content pack for Race Driver: GRID™, the summer’s hit game that made racing exciting again, with the reveal of the ‘8 Ball’ pack coming this autumn for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft® and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.
Enhancing the award-winning Race Driver: GRID, the premium 8 Ball pack is set to feature eight thrilling new cars to race and two new online events to compete in. Each vehicle is beautifully realised and was carefully selected as a thoroughbred racing car with a unique personality to deliver a stunning race experience.
‘8 Ball’ DLC Pack Cars:
McLaren F1 GTR – The McLaren F1 GTR wrote itself into the history books as the only GT car to ever win Le Mans and is considered one of the finest examples of automotive engineering in history.
TVR Cerbera Speed 12 – The TVR 12 smashes past 60 MPH in just under 3 seconds. Production models were planned, but they were considered too powerful to sell to the general public.
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X – For over a decade the Evo has been billed as a supercar slayer – now the Evo-X in GRID lets you unleash its sledgehammer aggression in the Pro-Tuned class.
Honda S2000 – This roadster is heavily modified for drifting and has become a cult-favourite thanks to its award winning engine.
Nissan GT-R (S-G2008) – The production model was Top Gear’s Supercar of the Year 2007. Now one of the world’s hottest cars makes its debut in Race Driver: GRID in its fully tuned racing spec.
VW Nardo – This powerful concept car made real from VW uses its 600BHP engine to rocket to 60MPH in 3.1 seconds.
Pontiac Firebird Trans AM – The 1971 racing edition of this true American legend is a worthy addition to GRID’s exclusive group of muscle cars.
Volvo C30 – Adding to Race Driver: GRID’s touring car roster comes the C30, Volvo’s agile, cutting edge hot-hatch straight from the STCC grid.
All eight cars will be available to drive in the game’s ‘Race Day’ mode and online races. In addition to the cars, the pack will make two new multiplayer events available, set on existing circuits from across Race Driver: GRID’s three continents and to test drivers to their very limit online. On Xbox 360, the pack will also feature four new Achievements worth a total of 100 points to earn from four new competitive challenges:
Jack Of All Trades – Win an online race in each of the 8 Ball pack cars – 25pts.
Drift Master – Achieve a 99x combo in the Honda S2000 – 25pts.
Gas Guzzler – Clock up over 250 miles in your favourite 8 Ball pack car– 25pts.
Clean Passing – Win a clean race in an 8 Ball Pack car from last position – 25pts.With pricing for the pack to be confirmed at launch, the ‘8 Ball’ content will be available from PlayStation®Network for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®. Details for downloadable content for the Games for Windows® edition of Race Driver: GRID will be announced shortly.
Further content is expected to be released for the game, including a V8 Supercars featuring Ford and Holden cars and the Bathurst circuit, later this year. Each downloadable pack will require players to have a full copy of Race Driver: GRID on the appropriate format in order to experience the additional content. For all the latest information and videos, be sure to visit www.racedrivergrid.com
