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Codemasters has unveiled the multiplayer side of Grid 2, the long-awaited follow-up to 2008's sterling racer - and it's confirmed that it will be sticking to its guns regarding the absent cockpit cam, an omission that's disappointed many fans.
Grid 2's multiplayer sits separately from a single player mode that leans heavily on a narrative exploring the world of motorsport. Progression starts from scratch in the multiplayer, and it seems there's been some inspiration taken from the world of competitive first person shooters.
There are playlists now, as well as loadouts for cars that help customise each ride. "It's not a perks system as such," explained senior game designer Ross Gowing. "Because of the work we've done with the handling, it's about how players want to balance that to their own needs. If they want more grip or more power so they can get their powerslides going even further it's up to them how they customise their car in that sense, really."
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Grid 2's multiplayer sits separately from a single player mode that leans heavily on a narrative exploring the world of motorsport. Progression starts from scratch in the multiplayer, and it seems there's been some inspiration taken from the world of competitive first person shooters.
There are playlists now, as well as loadouts for cars that help customise each ride. "It's not a perks system as such," explained senior game designer Ross Gowing. "Because of the work we've done with the handling, it's about how players want to balance that to their own needs. If they want more grip or more power so they can get their powerslides going even further it's up to them how they customise their car in that sense, really."
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