What a legend
GRID Legends, a solid racing game from Codemasters, will soon have its online services shut down.
Released in 2022, EA has announced this sim-cade racer will lose its online features from 11th September, 2026.
Here’s what the publisher says about it on the game’s PS Store page:
“Beginning September 11, 2026, we have taken the decision to retire online services in GRID Legends for this platform. On this date, cross-platform play, online multiplayer modes, Quick Race, Dynamic Events, leaderboards, and other features that require an online connection will no longer be available to play in GRID Legends. Players can continue to enjoy the title’s dramatic virtual production story and experience thrilling wheel-to-wheel motorsport and edge-of-your-seat action around the globe.”
So, all the online aspects will be closing down in about three months’ time, but you’ll still be able to enjoy the story and play the game offline.
GRID Legends is unique in that it features a story with live-action cutscenes, combining that with the franchise’s accessible handling and diverse range of vehicles.
While it reviewed reasonably well, it never really took off, and from what I’ve been able to discern, it seems finding online races has been a struggle for a while anyway.
The game was a PS Plus Essential game back in 2023, so if you’re curious to try it now, hopefully you claimed it back then. Failing that, it’s part of EA Play, and it frequently goes on sale with some pretty deep discounts.
It’s always a shame to see a game have its online side shut down, but presumably, the audience for GRID Legends has largely moved onto other racers at this point.
Are you a GRID Legends fan? Are you sad to see the online go away in the coming months? Tell us in the comments section below.
Stephen has been part of the Push Square team for over six years, bringing boundless enthusiasm and a deep knowledge of video games to his role as Assistant Editor. Having grown up playing every PlayStation console to date, he’s developed an eclectic taste, with particular passion for indie games, arcade racers, and puzzlers. He’s also our go-to guy for Sonic-related matters, much to his delight/chagrin.