GRID 2 is a racing video game developed and released by Codemasters for PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3, and it is the sequel to Race Driver: Grid, also known as GRID.
Grid 2 features the same gameplay elements that defined its predecessor, such as the rewind system or the unique visuals, but some of them have been improved.
For example, the AI reacts to the players driving style, becoming more aggressive and changing tactics to adapt during a race.
A new handling system called TrueFeel has been introduced, but the cockpit view has been removed entirely. The video game takes place in various real life locations from three continents, and it features an extensive list of cars, which includes some iconic vehicles from four decades.
There are many customization and upgrades options available, allowing players to create their own unique cars. The cars in GRID 2 are divided in four main Tiers, each with a vast number of types and brands.
The method to unlock them in the World Series Racing mode (the single-player mode) is different from the one in the Online mode (multiplayer mode).
In multiplayer, there is a leveling system through which players can unlock more GRID 2 Cars.
However, once a car is unlocked players must earn enough money to buy it, or they can use the funds to purchase new upgrades. The upgrades are important because they can be used to change a cars tier, which may prove cheaper than buying another car.
In the singleplayer mode, more GRID 2 Cars can be unlocked by progressing through the game, meaning that they become available at certain points in a career, but they also need to be unlocked via vehicle challenges, since the game offers players this choice from time to time.
As an extra, GRID 2 features four preorder packs that include special cars, new tracks and and bonuses.
In Grid 2, there are a several achievements/trophies that are related to specific cars and they can be unlocked only if they are attempted using the required vehicle.
Tier 1
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde-Unlocked at Level 1
Ford Focus ST-Unlocked at Level 2
Volkswagen Golf R-Unlocked at Level 2
Ford Mustang Mach 1 Twister Special-Unlocked at Level 3
Dodge Charger RT-Unlocked at Level 3
Chevrolet Camaro Z28-Unlocked at Level 4
Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II-Unlocked at Level 4
Hyundai Genesis Coupe-Unlocked at Level 5
Alfa Romeo 4C-Unlocked at Level 5
BMW 1 Series M Coupe-Unlocked at Level 6
BMW E30 Sport Evo-Unlocked at Level 6
Subaru BRZ-Unlocked at Level 7
Nissan Fairlady Z Version S TT 2Seater-Unlocked at Level 7
Nissan Silvia Spec-R Aero (S15)-Unlocked at Level 8
Tier 2
Dodge Challenger SRT8 392-Unlocked at Level 1
Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG-Unlocked at Level 8
BMW M3 Coupe-Unlocked at Level 9
Audi RS5 Coupe-Unlocked at Level 9
Mazda RX7 Type RZ-Unlocked at Level 10
Ford Mustang Boss 302-Unlocked at Level 10
Chevrolet Camaro SS-Unlocked at Level 11
Audi TT RS Roadster-Unlocked at Level 11
Nissan Nismo R34GT-R Z-Tune-Unlocked at Level 12
Nissan 370Z Roadster-Unlocked at Level 12
Chevrolet Cruze Touring Car-Unlocked at Level 13
Honda S2000-Unlocked at Level 13
BMW 320 Touring Car-Unlocked at Level 14
Tier 3
Nissan GT-R SpecV-Included in the GTR Racing Pack DLC
Honda NSX R-Unlocked at Level 1
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione-Unlocked at Level 14
Chevrolet Corvette Z06-Unlocked at Level 15
Jaguar XKR-S-Unlocked at Level 15
Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series-Unlocked at Level 16
Aston Martin V12 Zagato-Unlocked at Level 16
KTM X-Bow R-Unlocked at Level 16
Ariel Atom 3-Unlocked at Level 17
SRT Viper GTS-Unlocked at Level 18
McLaren MP4-12C-Unlocked at Level 18
BAC Mono-Unlocked at Level 19
Aston Martin Vanquish-Unlocked at Level 19
Caterham SP300R-Unlocked at Level 20
GC Automobile GC10-V8-Unlocked at Level 20
Volvo S60 BTCS-Unlocked at Level 21
Tier 4
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 GT-Included in the Head Start Pack DLC
McLaren MP4-12C GT3-Included in the McLaren Racing Pack DLC
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722-Unlocked at Level 21
Aston Martin One-77-Unlocked at Level 22
Zenvo ST1-Unlocked at Level 22
Pagani Huayra-Unlocked at Level 23
McLaren F1 GT-Unlocked at Level 24
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3-Unlocked at Level 25
Audi R8 LMS Ultra-Unlocked at Level 26
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport-Unlocked at Level 27
Koenigsegg Agera R-Unlocked at Level 28
IndyCar
Dallara IndyCar-Included in the IndyCar Pack DLC
