80
Feral Interactive has provided options to customize the gameplay experience — a rare sight on the Switch. The Deluxe Edition includes all add-ons, significantly impacting gameplay time. The driving model is very enjoyable and accessible, but the lack of multiplayer will be a letdown.
80
Grid Legends: Deluxe Edition arrives on Switch 2 as a well‑executed conversion of Codemasters’ racer, offering a broad set of visual presets, stable performance and a clear presentation that suits the hardware. Feral Interactive’s technical work results in smooth handling, faster loading and a flexible range of options that allow the game to run consistently in both docked and handheld play. The Deluxe Edition’s full suite of content, combined with cross‑platform online support and an accessible driving model, positions it as one of the strongest racing titles currently available on the system.
85
GRID Legends: Deluxe Edition is a robust, lovingly developed arcade racing game that looks and plays wonderfully on the Switch 2. The live-action story is goofy fun, but the thrill is in the racing, and you get an incredible number of ways to take part.
9
Pleasantly surprised to have a solid racer that borders on arcade and sim racer. In all, it's more arcade with it's pacing, limited upgrades, and goofy storyline, the game's pretty good visuals were a nice thing to see on the Switch 2.
9
This is exactly the game the Switch 2 library needed. On the original Switch, we mostly had outdated ports like Burnout Paradise or NFS Hot Pursuit. Grid Legends is the first serious, non-kart racing game on the new console, and it delivers big time. The Great:
1. Variety: The roster is huge. It’s not just boring circuit laps; you have trucks, elimination races, demolition derbies, and speed events. Everyone will find a discipline they like.
2. The Port: Visually, it’s stunning. Kudos to the devs for including graphics modes. I found the sweet spot with the TV mode settings, and "Balanced" works perfectly for handheld.
3. Physics: The handling feels great—not too arcadey, not too sim. Weather conditions like rain and snow actually force you to adapt your driving strategy; you can't just hold the gas down. The engine sounds are also top-notch. The Not-So-Great:
1. Story: The live-action cutscenes didn’t click for me. The plot is banal. I ended up skipping the videos and just reading the loading screens to understand what was happening. I would have preferred a smaller file size over these videos.
2. Soundtrack: The music is repetitive and generic. It lacks the memorable vibes of old-school Need for Speed soundtracks.
3. No Multiplayer: A major omission at launch. The first GRID on Switch eventually got a multiplayer patch, so I hope the developers follow the same path here. A note on controls: To those complaining about the Switch lacking analog triggers—please stop. We played racing games on PC keyboards for decades. The lack of analog triggers is not an issue here; the game controls perfectly fine without them. Verdict: I’d rate this an 8.5/10, but since there is no better alternative on the platform right now, I’m rounding it up to a 9. Highly recommended.
10
Absolutely nailed it .
The game is a blast in handheld and docked.
Everything from the sound production and visuals to the HD rumble is excellent.
Don’t need multiplayer it’s packed with content for a great price ..
Buy buy buy
GRID Legends: Deluxe Edition
Released On:
Jan 29, 2026
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82
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Generally Favorable
7.5
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Jan 29, 2026
90
Codemasters made a cracking game, and Feral Interactive has once again done what it does best with its porting efforts — taking the source material and tuning it to near perfection for Nintendo hardware. The only real negatives are the lack of proper analogue triggers (which isn’t the game’s fault) and the absence of multiplayer. But if you’re happy racing solo and soaking up the drama at team Seneca, it’s time to zip up the racing suit.
Jan 27, 2026
90
GRID Legends: Deluxe Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 is a fantastic start for Feral Interactive on Nintendo’s new hybrid console. The team brought everything I loved about GRID Legends on iPhone, with added visual options to Switch 2, delivering a great experience both docked and handheld at half the price of other consoles. This is an easy recommendation and already one of the best Switch 2 ports I’ve played.
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7.5
77% Positive
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Jan 31, 2026
10
Absolutely nailed it .
The game is a blast in handheld and docked.
Everything from the sound production and visuals to the HD rumble is excellent.
Don’t need multiplayer it’s packed with content for a great price ..
Buy buy buy
Feb 19, 2026
9
Pleasantly surprised to have a solid racer that borders on arcade and sim racer. In all, it's more arcade with it's pacing, limited upgrades, and goofy storyline, the game's pretty good visuals were a nice thing to see on the Switch 2.
May 14, 2026
80
Feral Interactive has provided options to customize the gameplay experience — a rare sight on the Switch. The Deluxe Edition includes all add-ons, significantly impacting gameplay time. The driving model is very enjoyable and accessible, but the lack of multiplayer will be a letdown.
Feb 9, 2026
80
If you can get over the lack of analogue acceleration (although a GC controller will fix this), GRID Legends: Deluxe Edition offers a robust and rewarding simcade racing package, with one of the most entertaining story modes I’ve seen in a racing game in donkeys, and it stars Dr Who! Whether you choose to take to the track in handheld or docked mode, there are plenty of options to get GRID looking and playing exactly how you want. Toss in a truckload of DLC and core racing that looks and feels fantastic to play, and you’ve got yourself one of the best racing games on the Switch 2 to date.
Feb 2, 2026
80
GRID Legends: Deluxe Edition shows that it's possible to do an intense and fun racing game that joins an arcade experience with precise driving. The game comes with a healthy variety of choices and game modes and enough flexibility for players who want to create their own experiences, though the lack of competitive multiplayer of any kind is difficult to understand. Fans of racing games will be very satisfied nonetheless, as GRID Legends on the Switch 2 is a sharp and solid experience, with plenty to look forward to and a very competent technical performance.
Jan 27, 2026
80
Grid Legends: Deluxe Edition is a standout among a relatively small roster of Nintendo Switch 2 racing games.
Feb 6, 2026
70
It's a good game - in many ways better today than it was then, with lots of content and a racing curve that anyone can handle, whether they're just starting to learn to drive or drifting on a daily basis. However, the lack of a proper online mode where you can play with or against others is a missed opportunity. Instead, you have to battle it out on leaderboards that invite rivalry. The AI-controlled opponents tend to behave strangely aggressively at times, with proper PIT manoeuvres that send you spinning, which of course has no place here.
Feb 2, 2026
9
This is exactly the game the Switch 2 library needed. On the original Switch, we mostly had outdated ports like Burnout Paradise or NFS Hot Pursuit. Grid Legends is the first serious, non-kart racing game on the new console, and it delivers big time. The Great:
1. Variety: The roster is huge. It’s not just boring circuit laps; you have trucks, elimination races, demolition derbies, and speed events. Everyone will find a discipline they like.
2. The Port: Visually, it’s stunning. Kudos to the devs for including graphics modes. I found the sweet spot with the TV mode settings, and "Balanced" works perfectly for handheld.
3. Physics: The handling feels great—not too arcadey, not too sim. Weather conditions like rain and snow actually force you to adapt your driving strategy; you can't just hold the gas down. The engine sounds are also top-notch. The Not-So-Great:
1. Story: The live-action cutscenes didn’t click for me. The plot is banal. I ended up skipping the videos and just reading the loading screens to understand what was happening. I would have preferred a smaller file size over these videos.
2. Soundtrack: The music is repetitive and generic. It lacks the memorable vibes of old-school Need for Speed soundtracks.
3. No Multiplayer: A major omission at launch. The first GRID on Switch eventually got a multiplayer patch, so I hope the developers follow the same path here. A note on controls: To those complaining about the Switch lacking analog triggers—please stop. We played racing games on PC keyboards for decades. The lack of analog triggers is not an issue here; the game controls perfectly fine without them. Verdict: I’d rate this an 8.5/10, but since there is no better alternative on the platform right now, I’m rounding it up to a 9. Highly recommended.
SummaryJump into the high-octane world of professional motorsports, marked by edge-of-your-seat action and dangerous rivalries. Codemasters' trademark blend of wheel-to-wheel arcade racing and precise simulation handling returns to deliver unrivalled racing thrills. Featuring the GRID series' biggest ever Career mode, a highly customisable Rac... Read More
Rated E +10for Everyone +10
Platforms:
- PC
- iOS (iPhone/iPad)
- Nintendo Switch 2
Initial Release Date:Jan 29, 2026
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