GRIP: Combat Racing Steam news

• Latest observed players22 · 5 October 2026 - 16:57:07 UTC
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• Review score85% positive
• Total reviews5,046
• Release dateNov 6, 2018
• DeveloperCaged Element Inc.
• PublisherWired Productions

Genres: Action, Indie, Racing

Company pages: Developer: Caged Element Inc.Publisher: Wired Productions

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GRIP: Combat Racing Steam news

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• GRIP 2 DEMO launched! - 1 October 2026

  GRIP 2 DEMO has landed 🤘We've been eager to get this new and improved game into your hands, and now we can finally do it. What are you waiting for... go download the DEMO! Still here? Ok, here's some info on what's changed since the GRIP XR demo (everything still WIP, obviously)New Racetrack: Haze 2.0 🏁 As well as 4 prototype tracks from the last demo, with some gameplay improvements 1 playground map that has admittedly been untouchedBetter, more stable vehicle physics - and we're not done improving them yet.Improved all weapons usage and effect on opponents Added Assassin and Ramraider!Added some slick new car skins. New cars are coming, just we were busy with getting the rest of the stuff doneImproved overall visualsNew bangin' tune to drive to. This one slaps hard 3 other tunes still to listen to as wellLEVEL EDITOR 🔥🛠️ Yep, we're giving an early peek at the level editor and some…

• GRIP 2: Combat Racing Evolved - 22 September 2026

  GRIP XR is now GRIP 2 🤘Check out that sweet logo and key art...And new teaser trailer:We've changed the name to be an actual sequel. Why?Well, GRIP XR was confusing as hell to a lot of people considering "XR" is well known to mean Extended Reality, and people thought this was a new VR-only version of GRIP.But more importantly, we think this game will be worthy of sequel status now that we've been working on it more since the last demo.Speaking of demos...New DEMO coming October 1st 🔥That's right, you can get your arse back in the game next month, this time in a city track with more weapons.Oh right, and you'll be able to play with an early version of the Level Editor too 🛠️ We can't wait to see how people like the updated game, and hope you dig the new logo and key art for the sequel to GRIP.More details about the demo/game will be released in the coming weeks, so be sure to check ou…

• GRIP Collector's Edition GIVEAWAY + XR Kickstarter 48 hrs left! - 30 June 2026

  The GRIP XR Kickstarter is coming to an end just 48 hours from now!If you haven't checked it out, now's the time! --- CLICK HERE TO GO THE KICKSTARTER --- We've got some cool stretch goals laid out, with the next one being a custom tournament creator, which is within reach.Have a look:We also have a new backer tier bundle with both the custom graffiti and wanted poster at a discount, called "Rep It Notoriously". We figured some people might want both instead of having to chooseSexy Paint Jobs 👄🏎️Our stellar artist Joe has also done some magic on car materials, adding different paint functionality, finishes, patterns and styles. GRIP XR will improve upon the car customization in GRIP, with various styles of paint, patterns, decals, and kit parts. We'll be showing more progress during development, so be sure to follow the GRIP XR page if you're not already: In the meantime, here's some…

• GRIP XR Kickstarter is LIVE! - 9 June 2026

  It's go time 🤘The GRIP XR Kickstarter has now launched! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cagedelement/grip-xr-a-futuristic-combat-racer?ref=ck6g9h We're calling on all GRIP fans - if you want more flippable flowstate driving, we could use your help!There's plenty of cool backing tiers to check out, like this one for the custom community-designed skin where you can submit your own image to be added to a paint job used across a bunch of vehiclesWe're really happy with how the Kickstarter page turned out. It's got style, a bunch of info you might not have known, and the rewards are fun.Also, a link to the new trailer on YouTube below if you could share as well :)Support the full development of GRIP XR on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cagedelement/grip-xr-a-futuristic-combat-racer?ref=ck6g9hWe're pumped to be working on a new GRIP game! We hope you like what you see

• GRIP is 86% off in Steams Daily Deal! - 21 May 2026

  What's up racers! Today is the start of a HUGE discount on GRIP : Combat Racing - with 86% off until June 4th! As part of this, our discount bundle with our newest release - Speed Freeks, is now available for 75% off, giving you a double dose of combat racing carnage. Today Speed Freeks launched on consoles too! Featuring Full Crossplay with Steam AND a level editor you can play live with your friends, then share your creations with the rest of the community - meaning you can krump your mates online wherever they play! Go get your combat racing fix today, for the cheapest price ever!

• GRIP XR - DEMO Out Now! - 7 May 2026

  (combat) Race day is finally here 🔥🏁We're happy to announce that a playable demo for GRIP XR is now availableThe GRIP XR Steam pages is now up!Play the DEMO now 💥Details in the Steam announcement: We hope you have a blast with the demo!

• DEMO out now! (GRIP XR)⚡ - 29 April 2026

  UPDATE: The DEMO for GRIP XR has now launched!Details about the demo can be found in this announcement on the GRIP XR page:EDIT: The Kickstarter has been delayed to let players get into the demo for a while Follow the Kickstarter to get notified of when it launches:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cagedelement/grip-xr-a-futuristic-combat-racer

• Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks is coming to Console - 4 March 2026

  Hello GRIP fans, Wired Productions here.Hot off the back of yesterdays exciting GRIPXR announcement - the team behind GRIP are proud to announce ANOTHER bit of news, this time with a spectacularly orkish flavour. Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks is roaring onto console this year - and Chris and Jon from the Caged Element team had a great interview blog hosted by Sony over on their site : Get the lowdown on bringing high-orktane combat racing to console over on the latest PlayStation Blog.Console players will jump in with the complete Speed Freeks experience from day one, as they will be packed with every update, mode, vehicle and DLC released on PC so far. That also includes the full range of maps, weapons, customization options and the WAAAGH! Paths rewards. It’s the loudest, fastest and most content stacked version on Speed Freeks so far. Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks will support full…

• GRIP XR (yep, we're back) - 3 March 2026

  UPDATE: DEMO OUT NOW!GRIP XR is the long awaited follow-up to GRIP: Combat RacingMore than 10 years ago, we revealed GRIP as a spiritual successor for a ravenous rollcage fanbase who were eager to play anything that was like their beloved series. It was really rewarding for us to see the reception the reveal got, and then subsequently watching players blast through the game's tracks at ludicrous speeds once it launched. Now, we are announcing GRIP XR, the next game in what is now a GRIP franchise! This game is meant to be somewhat of a stylized spin off, but has the same core gameplay as the original along with substantial additions & improvements - including, but not limited to:An amazing new driving mechanic called CrankA powerful Level Editor and ingame Workshop for community-created racetracksPlayground mode - an expanded version of CarkourStylish visuals that push a retro sci-fi ae…

• Grip: Combat Racing is 85% off in the Wired Winter Sale until January 5th! - 18 December 2025

  This is the time of year where jack frost starts to nip at your toes, so stay inside and play some of the warmest indie games.You may even find your new favourite Indie Game with the Wired Winter Steam Sale 2025!Cozy up with our incredible discounts and expand your gaming library. Whether you’re into intense single-player tales or exciting multiplayer action, Wired Productions has something special for you, including some brand new updates landing TODAY! Most importantly, before we jump into talking about other games, Grip: Combat Racing is 85% off until January 5th! Beneath - Retro ModeBringing you bleeding edge visuals (circa 1998) Retro mode brings the same combat, the same oppressive deep sea horror, but reborn in glorious low resolution. Retro mode combines some adjusted visual presentation and filter techniques to bring back the 'sat in front of the tv cross legged at midnight' no…

• Go Full Throttle With the Combat Racing Bundle! - 22 May 2025

  Back in 2018, it was snowing in Boston as Wired and Caged Element wrapped up PAX, buzzing for the launch of GRIP: Combat Racing. Seven years on, we’re not in Boston, it’s not snowing, but Wired and Caged are back at it again – and this time, we’re bringing the noise with Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks. Louder, a bit faster, and with a lot more explosions. Blaze into high-Orktane mayhem of clashing speedmobs, with adrenaline-fueled combat racing through the brutal Warhammer 40,000 universe. Drive ramshackle vehicles loaded with bombastic weapons and powerful abilities in a breakneck, full-throttle Speedwaaagh! Complete the ultimate combat racing set – if you own GRIP, you can get 20% off Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks! Dat’s a proppa gud deal, dat is!

• DIG VR Digs Deeper – Now Available on PS VR2 and SteamVR! - 29 April 2025

  Grab your hard hat and hi-vis jacket – DIG VR is officially breaking ground on PS VR2 and Steam VR! Already a hit on Meta Quest, this true-to-life excavator simulation game is now ready to deliver the immersive experience of heavy-duty machinery to even more VR platforms. Whether you're a construction enthusiast, a sim lover, or just want to experience the strangely satisfying thrill of digging through dirt with powerful machines, DIG VR is your ticket to a rugged virtual playground. You can grab DIG VR in the 'DIG VR x GRIP: Combat Racing Bundle' right now with a discount: https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/53226/DIG_VR_x_GRIP_Combat_Racing_Bundle/ Watch the Launch Trailer and step into the muddy boots of a pro excavator in the charmingly gritty world of Diglington, Digshire. What is DIG VR? DIG VR isn’t just another simulator – it’s a full-on excavation adventure. You’ll start out…

• Save up to 25% on Karma: The Dark World with Wired Family Bundles! - 27 March 2025

  Who's to say that racing game fans can't love a cerebral arthouse thriller? If you're looking for something COMPLETELY different, and want to support your local indie game publisher, check out Karma: The Dark World which is out today! Brought to you by the brilliant minds at Pollard Studio, KARMA isn’t just another spooky game. This is psychological horror dialed up to eleven, blending brain-melting mystery with stunning Unreal Engine 5 visuals and a story that refuses to let go. It’s out now on PC and PlayStation 5, with a Deluxe Edition packed full of eerie extras – an exclusive soundtrack, a digital EP, and a gorgeous digital artbook for those who want to dive even deeper. The Wired Family Discount Bundles As a thank you to all of our fans, if you own ANY of the Wired Productions library (including GRIP) on Steam, you will be able to purchase a bundle with Karma included to 'complete…

• Defy Reality Whilst You Search For The Truth - 25 March 2025

  Hello everyone! It's a huge week for everyone here at the Wired Family, with our friends at Pollard Studio launching their cinematic narrative thriller, KARMA: The Dark World - this Thursday! KARMA is a psychological thriller set in an alternative post WW2 timeline that places you in the shoes of a ROAM agent, responsible for diving into the minds of citizens accused of crimes in order to explore their memories and unravel the truth. But there are dangers that lurk in the shadows of our minds, and what you discover will have you questioning reality, and your sense of self... KARMA will be launching on March 27th at Mid-day GMT on Steam, and as a thank you to all of our fans, if you own ANY of the Wired Productions library on Steam, you will be able to purchase a bundle with Karma included to 'complete the set' and save 15% on top of the 10% launch discount. Keep your eyes peeled on Thur…

• It's The Wired Spring Sale! - 13 March 2025

  The Steam Spring Sale is BACK and we are celebrating with our biggest discounts yet across the full range of our indie games - as well as their soundtracks, DLC and digital extras! Save up to 90% HERE! Fan Favourites: https://store.steampowered.com/app/396900/GRIP_Combat_Racing/?curator_clanid=33134072 https://store.steampowered.com/app/428660/Deliver_Us_The_Moon/?curator_clanid=33134072 https://store.steampowered.com/app/515960/Martha_Is_Dead/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1299690/Gori_Cuddly_Carnage/?curator_clanid=33134072 New Adventures to wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1376200/KARMA_The_Dark_World/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1602000/Hotel_Architect/ The Wired Steam Deck Verified Bundle: https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/37479/Wired_Steam_Deck_Verified_Bundle/ The Wired VR Bundle https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/32008/Wired_VR_Bundle/ Classic Libr…

• The Hotel Architect Demo is now live! - 24 February 2025

  The wait is over! Our demo is now available as part of Steam Next Fest. This is your chance to step into the shoes of a hotelier and design the ultimate guest experience. Whether you've been eagerly following the game's development or are just discovering it, the demo offers a hands-on preview of what it takes to build, manage, and customize a world-class hotel. For those new here: What is Hotel Architect & What should you expect in the Demo? Hotel Architect is a detailed hotel management simulation that allows you to craft unique and luxurious accommodations (or not... Your choice!). Juggle the increasingly elaborate demands of disorderly guests, logistical nightmares and unexpected obstacles in the ultimate hotel construction and tycoon management game. In this demo, you can explore two stunning destinations: the bustling city of Gothenburg and the sun-soaked shores of Santorini. Each…

• New from Wired Productions - KARMA : The Dark World Launch Date Announcement - 18 February 2025

  Our friends at Pollard Studio are fellow members of the Wired Publishing Family, and today they announced that their first game, KARMA: The Dark World will officially launch on March 27th 2025, exclusively on PlayStation 5 and PC. They've celebrated this with an EPIC release date announcement trailer focusing on the stunning visuals, surreal environments and emotionally-charged story inspired by cinema’s finest auteurs with shocking twists at every turn, asking the question "When every shadow hides a secret, who can you trust?" Watch the Into the Mist trailer: Karma: the Dark world is a first-person cinematic psychological horror title where players will be investigating the deepest secrets of their suspects’ minds. Set in an alternate timeline where post-war Germany has fallen into a dystopian state, ruled over by the Leviathan Corporation using mass surveillance and mind bending techn…

• GRIP: Combat Racing is 90% off in the Steam Couch Co-op Festival! - 11 February 2025

  Whether you’re blasting bad guys, flipping laundromats into arcades, or defying gravity at 700 mph, Steam’s Couch Co-Op Fest is THE time to invite friends over and get gaming together. So, what are you waiting for? Fire up Steam, grab a buddy (or three), and let the couch co-op chaos begin! GRIP: Combat Racing – Gravity? Who Needs It?! Buckle up and hold on tight, or don’t, because in GRIP, you’re racing at insane speeds while driving on walls, ceilings, and literally anything you can stick to! With wild weapons, crazy tracks, and split-screen action, it’s the ultimate test of who’s the fastest and who’s just roadkill. Grip is currently discounted by 90% as well! https://store.steampowered.com/app/396900/GRIP_Combat_Racing/ While you're here, you might as well check out some other awesome wired games in the Couch Co-op fest too! Tiny Troopers: Global Ops – Lock, Load, Laugh! Get ready f…

• Dig VR is coming to Steam VR! - 5 February 2025

  Hold on to your hard hats, VR explorers! Our publisher, Wired Productions are telling us It's time to dig deep because DIG VR is making its way to Steam VR on March 20th! Dig VR received critical acclaim on the Meta Quest, for it's sim-light gameplay, charming sense of humour and stunning soundtrack. So you better get ready as we’re excited to announce that you will soon be experiencing the thrill of digging, discovering, and, most importantly, getting a little dirty! What you can expect from Dig VR: Capturing the sheer joy, adrenaline and frustrations of life on a digger, DIG VR is an exciting experience for both novices and pros. Starting with nothing more than a mini-digger and a dream, players will work up to earning the keys to a colossal excavating machine with a diverse set of attachments to overcome the most challenging of jobs. Dig, delve, dredge, and discover the love of all t…

• The Wired Steam Winter Sale 2024 - 19 December 2024

  This is the time of year where jack frost starts to nip at your toes, so stay inside and play some of the warmest indie games. You may even find your new favourite Indie Game with the Wired Winter Steam Sale 2024! Cozy up with our incredible discounts and expand your gaming library. Whether you're into intense single-player tales or exciting multiplayer action, Wired Productions has something special for you. Know someone special that has had a new VR headset or Steam Deck? Check out our bundles and see those discounts stack! have a wonderful holidays from everyone on the Wired Team and get playing! Save up to 90% HERE! Fan Favourites: https://store.steampowered.com/app/396900/GRIP_Combat_Racing/?curator_clanid=33134072 https://store.steampowered.com/app/428660/Deliver_Us_The_Moon/?curator_clanid=33134072 https://store.steampowered.com/app/515960/Martha_Is_Dead/ https://store.steampower…

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