Grid 2 due out next year

Codemasters has been teasing the announcement of "Race Driver: Grid 2" - officially dubbed Grid 2 - for a while now - and this morning it was made official with a press release, an announcement trailer and three images. Improved driving physics, racing across three continents, improved multiplayer and lots of Racenet functionality is what we have to look for to on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 next year.

"GRID's back and we're going to make street, track and road racing exciting again," said Clive Moody, Executive Producer. "The core design philosophy for GRID 2 is that we treat the race as a character, not a consequence of simply putting cars on tracks. Everything that goes into the game impacts on that second-to-second, in the moment, blockbuster drama - the feel and personality of the race."

"We're pushing boundaries once again with what can be accomplished in the genre via new tools, technology and innovations. In single-player, split-screen and online, the next-generation of the EGO Game Technology Platform will power graphics, AI, handling and damage advancements that will immerse players in the racing experience like never before. Like its predecessor, GRID 2 will put the sheer thrill and adrenaline rush of the race at the heart of the experience. It's what we call Total Race Day Immersion."