Codemasters' racing title Grid Legends will lose online connectivity on September 11, 2026, across PlayStation and Xbox platforms. The studio announced the server shutdown while offering players discounts on the game ahead of the cutoff date.

Grid Legends launched in 2022 as a reboot of the long-running Grid franchise, combining arcade-style racing with narrative-driven single-player content. The game featured a story mode following a fictional racing driver's journey, differentiated from competitors like Forza and Gran Turismo by blending accessible gameplay with cinematic storytelling. PlayStation Plus subscribers received the title as a monthly free game, expanding its reach beyond traditional racing sim audiences.

The shutdown affects multiplayer modes, online progression, and social features tied to live servers. Players retain access to single-player campaigns and offline modes after September 2026. The timing gives players roughly 18 months to experience online content before the cutoff, a common industry practice as publishers manage server costs for aging titles.

Codemasters, now owned by EA, follows standard protocol for racing games that lose player populations over time. Similar server shutdowns have affected previous Grid iterations and other racing franchises as new entries dominate player attention. The discount offer attempts to incentivize new players to jump in during the remaining online window and experience multiplayer features while available.

This shutdown reflects broader industry trends around games-as-a-service infrastructure. Publishers increasingly sunset older titles to concentrate resources on current franchises and live-service games. For Grid Legends specifically, the shutdown likely coincides with declining engagement as players migrate toward newer racers or Grid's own sequels if announced.

Players who owned Grid Legends through PlayStation Plus or purchased the game retain single-player access indefinitely. The campaign and offline content remain playable beyond 2026. The announcement serves as a reminder that even free PlayStation Plus games carry expiration dates