Wired Productions has now announced a final release date for the futuristic combat racer GRIP: Combat Racing. The game will be drifting its way to Switch and other platforms on 6th November.
Inspired by the Rollcage games of the early '90s, GRIP will see racers hurtling their way around 22 tracks across a variety of hostile and foreign worlds, driving one of 15 armoured cars. Some of these are swift and agile, while others are brutish and heavily armoured. Players must be merciless, deploying a bristling arsenal of 9 outlandish weapons and power-ups to give them the advantage in the race. These weapons will allow players to not only target other cars, but also the destructible environments surrounding them.
We've seen little snippets from the game over the last few months, with a trailer for the game's 'Carkour' mode and a glimpse at an early build of the game running on Switch, and things have been looking very impressive indeed. This could well be one to keep an eye out for when it arrives later this year.
Wired Productions has also announced that those who pre-order through GameStop in the US will receive the exclusive Nyvoss Hex Paint Kit, the Vortex Rim Pack, and five pre-order exclusive vehicle decals. No details have yet been shared on whether or not these extras will be available in other regions.
Are you excited for this one? Let us know if you plan to pick this one up for Switch with a comment below.
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This looks fun. Still wish we'd hear something on Redout though.
Oh this looks rather good.
Booooring...
Wow. Looks really cool. Grittier Mario Kart with Rocket League feel. I hadn't heard of this game but I am likely to pick this up in November. Hope the make sure to optimize the Switch version as graphics look intense.
Says switch is can only do two player not 4
I'll probably get it on PC when it's finally out of early access. though my racing needs are fully satisfied by wreckfest right now
I’d imagine I’ll pick this up.
This game looks rad! Definitely on the buy list
@Bunkerneath where did you see that? Was planning to get it on the switch but that would instantly make it a ps4 purchase.
@redd214 I spoke to the developer via Twitter yesterday, and they confirmed that the Switch version will only support 2 player, not 4 like other systems. Also, Switch version will be moderately toned down graphically, but they said it still looks great and runs smoothly.
@sketchturner thank you for your reply! Looks like I will be getting it on the ps4. Really seemed like a perfect handheld game but definitely need the 4 player. Thanks again!
@redd214 @sketchturner Can't see myself ever having more than two players (and rarely more than just myself) so if I get this game it'll be on Switch. I wonder how the game will run on Switch in docked, handheld, single screen, and split screen.
@Giygas_95 Great for you, with 2 kids at least having the option for 3 or 4 takes precedent for me. Hope it runs well on the switch for you!
@Anti-Matter it might be boring for you but others might enjoy it.
@redd214 I'd like to change that by the time Smash arrives, but no one in my family plays games besides OCCASIONALLY my brother, and he's usually busy with work just as I am. Maybe I should find a local Smash club or something...
@redd214 if you watch the video, during the "4 screen action" at the bottoms little writing about the switch version
I just might be getting this one. It looks pretty slick. Even on Switch.
This game may not be worth buying, I think I will grab the XCI instead.
I like the look of this! Very much! Shame about the lack of 4P but won’t stop me purchasing if it reviews well.
I hope they can pull off smooth 60fps on the Switch.
@Bunkerneath That's an interesting sacrifice and I don't think it's one we've seen for Switch games thus far. I don't particularly mind it cause we have Kart and Overcooked for 4 player shenanigans and even then we can always just pass controllers around. I'll have to see how it reviews before making a decision.
The closest we'll ever get to seeing another WipEout game.
@Anti-Matter You're boring
Sign me up!!!
Yes please, love these racers. Reminded me to pick up that VSR game when I get home after my last pint.
Too focussed on Octopath to play anything else
The logo is really clever.
Nice visuals. The gameplay doesn't strike me as especially compelling. I'll stick with MarioKart 8.
Still waiting for a F1 from Codemasters... also, an F-Zero would be nice too
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