If you ever played Papyrus’ seminal Grand Prix Legends then you’ve read his name. Rich began working as a tester on NASCAR Racing (1994) and was with Papyrus at the end. In this interview, published in 2022, we discuss his time at the legendary studio and the design of Grand Prix Legends, including initial feelings of hurt at not being asked to join iRacing.
As a direct ancestor of iRacing, the ‘Grand Prix Legends engine’ had multiple stock car racing false starts, before eventually releasing as NASCAR Racing 4. The original NASCAR 3, cancelled and replaced by one that used NASCAR 2’s engine, is barely remembered.
Codemasters and EA have today released the Enduring Spirit pack, a new multi-class endurance racing game mode for GRID Legends, featuring new cars, route updates, and both story and career events. Enduring Spirit introduces a new game dynamic where drivers compete as prodigy driver Lara Carvalho in a long distance race endurance format on the iconic Fuji Speedway circuit.
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GRID™ LEGENDS EXPANDS WITH NEW ENDURANCE RACING GAME MODE AND LEGENDARY FUJI SPEEDWAY CIRCUIT
Turn Up The Excitement with New Cars, Route Updates, Story and Career Events, and Prepare for a Spooky Halloween ExperienceRedwood City, Calif. – October 25, 2022 – Codemasters™ and Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today release Enduring Spirit*, a new multi-class endurance racing game mode for GRID™ Legends. The story-based and cross-platform multiplayer DLC introduces a new game dynamic where drivers compete in a long distance race format putting their skills and endurance to the test. Featuring the iconic Fuji Speedway circuit, players can battle for glory by racing four new cars as they navigate this legendary location and its four new routes.
The new game mode invites players to race as ‘Driven to Glory’ story mode character and prodigy driver Lara Carvalho alongside racing daredevil Yume Tanaka at the inaugural Seneca ‘GRID of Legends’ tournament. The narrative will develop over eight themed story experiences and story events. Enduring the heat, finding balance and harmony are key for players to claim victory.
This mode turns up the excitement and allows players to race for longer and up to five classes at the same time. The four new vehicles joining the eclectic roster include high-powered monsters like the Bentley Speed 8, Bentley Continental GT3 and BMW V12 LMR, and the nimble and agile Autozam AZ-1 Mazdaspeed Kei. Three new sponsored Career Events and a host of icons, liveries and banners for in-game use will also be available in this pack.
“Endurance racing is one of the most challenging and unpredictable motosport formats, and it requires the driver to be at one with the car,” said Paul Lovell, Senior Games Designer at Codemasters. “We are excited to bring this to life in our new DLC, together with the legendary Fuji Speedway circuit. With high-speed straights and technical tight turns, we are confident players will enjoy competing with friends and claiming victory in the foothills of Mount Fuji.”
GRID Legends’ new Enduring Spirit pack is available for purchase today on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation®5, alongside PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Deluxe Edition owners will get instant access to this content pack. Enduring Spirits’ online multiplayer interaction allows players to challenge their friends, who can play the pack’s content for free**, and show them what they are made of on the track.
Ahead of the spookier season of the year, GRID Legends will also host a special Halloween event free for all players*** starting today up to November 6. Set in London, surrounded by green fog and immersed in an eerie atmosphere, players who carry out the proposed five lap race using the Cobra Cup vehicle classwill be rewarded with five Halloween inspired vehicle patterns.
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*Requires GRID Legends (sold separately) and all game updates.
**Access available to friend(s) during sessions where the Deluxe Edition owner plays. One user must own the DLC. Both players must be online simultaneously to play.
***Requires GRID Legends (sold separately) and all game updates to play.
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About Codemasters
Codemasters is an award-winning British video game developer with over 30 years of heritage. The company specialises in high-quality racing games including DiRT™, GRID™, Project CARS™, and the BAFTA award-winning official F1® series of videogames.
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