GRIP: Combat Racing
GRIP: Combat Racing is a futuristic arcade combat racer from Caged Element. Vehicles race at extreme speed across floors, walls and ceilings, while weapons, power-ups, split-screen and online races modernise the classic Rollcage spirit.
- Developer
- Caged Element Inc.
- Publisher
- Wired Productions
- Genre
- Action, Indie, Rennspiele
- Game modes
- Multiplayer, Singleplayer
- Game series
- GRIP
- Also known as
- GRIP
- At Steam
- View store page
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What is GRIP: Combat Racing?
GRIP: Combat Racing is a futuristic arcade combat racer from Caged Element and Wired Productions. Vehicles can drive on floors, walls and ceilings, while weapons and power-ups combine classic high-speed racing with vehicle combat. The game follows in the tradition of the Rollcage games and focuses on extreme speed, alternative routes and deliberately over-the-top physics.
Updated 04.10.2026
Sources
- Wired Productions – GRIP: Combat Racing wiredproductions.com
- Wired Productions Media Portal – GRIP media.wiredproductions.com
Release
The full version of GRIP: Combat Racing left Early Access on Nov 6, 2018 and launched for Windows PC, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch; the European PS4 version had already been listed on Nov 5. After launch, Caged Element kept expanding the game with free content, including additional tracks and modes, the AirBlades in 2019 and VR support on Steam in 2020.
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PC / Xbox One / Nintendo Switch
Full version leaves Early Access and comes to the other launch platforms.
Source
- Wired Productions – History media.wiredproductions.com
- Steam – GRIP is a GO! store.steampowered.com
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PC / PS4 / Xbox One
Free AirBlades update adds an additional vehicle class.
Source
- Wired Productions – AirBlades media.wiredproductions.com
Updated 04.10.2026
Sources
- Wired Productions – Firmengeschichte media.wiredproductions.com
- Steam – GRIP is a GO! store.steampowered.com
Platforms
GRIP launched natively for Windows PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. Newer PlayStation and Xbox consoles play the older console versions via backward compatibility; this does not create a separate native PS5 or Xbox Series version. On PC, GRIP also supports SteamVR.
Updated 04.10.2026
Sources
- Wired Productions – Plattformen wiredproductions.com
- Wired Productions – SteamVR-Support wiredproductions.com
Gameplay
GRIP features very fast arcade races on unusual track designs. Vehicles can drive on several surfaces, creating alternative lines over walls and ceilings. Single-player, local split-screen and online races complement the campaign.
Updated 04.10.2026
Sources
- Wired Productions – Gameplay wiredproductions.com
Trailer
DLCs and expansions
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GRIP Combat Racing Fade Garage Kit
DLC
25.09.2020
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GRIP Combat Racing Garage Bundle Pack 2
20.07.2020
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GRIP Combat Racing DeLorean 2650
DLC
17.10.2019
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GRIP DeLorean 2650
DLC
17.10.2019
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GRIP Nyvoss Garage Kit 3
DLC
27.09.2019
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GRIP Vintek Garage Kit 3
DLC
27.09.2019
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GRIP Combat Racing Nyvoss Garage Kit 3
DLC
26.09.2019
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GRIP Combat Racing Terra Garage Kit 3
DLC
26.09.2019
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GRIP Combat Racing Vintek Garage Kit 3
DLC
26.09.2019
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GRIP Nyvoss Garage Kit 2
DLC
26.09.2019
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GRIP Combat Racing Artifex Car Pack
08.08.2019
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GRIP Cygon Garage Kit 2
DLC
16.04.2019
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GRIP Cygon Garage Kit 3
DLC
16.04.2019
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GRIP Pariah Garage Kit 2
DLC
16.04.2019
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GRIP Terra Garage Kit 2
DLC
16.04.2019
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GRIP Terra Garage Kit 3
DLC
16.04.2019
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GRIP Vintek Garage Kit 2
DLC
16.04.2019
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GRIP Combat Racing Cygon Garage Kit 2
DLC
04.04.2019
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GRIP Combat Racing Nyvoss Garage Kit 2
DLC
04.04.2019
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GRIP Combat Racing Pariah Garage Kit 2
DLC
04.04.2019
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GRIP Combat Racing Terra Garage Kit 2
DLC
04.04.2019
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GRIP Combat Racing Vintek Garage Kit 2
DLC
04.04.2019
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GRIP Combat Racing Nyvoss Garage Kit
DLC
06.11.2018
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GRIP Combat Racing Terra Garage Kit
DLC
06.11.2018
System requirements
For the Windows version, the verified Steam listing requires at least 4 GB RAM, DirectX 11 and 8 GB of free storage. 8 GB RAM and a GeForce GTX 970 or Radeon R9 380 are recommended.
The details apply to Windows PC.
Minimum
- Operating system
- Windows 7 64-bit
- Processor
- Intel Core i3-3220 or AMD FX-6300
- RAM
- 4 GB RAM
- Graphics
- GeForce 560 or Radeon 6850
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Speicher
- 8 GB available
Recommended
- Operating system
- Windows 7 64-bit or newer
- Processor
- Intel Core i5-3570K or AMD FX-8320
- RAM
- 8 GB RAM
- Graphics
- GeForce GTX 970 or Radeon R9 380
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Speicher
- 8 GB available
Editorial details
Updated 04.10.2026
Sources
- Steam – GRIP: Combat Racing store.steampowered.com
Campaign, Carkour and multiplayer
GRIP combines a single-player campaign with several racing modes, arena and Carkour challenges. Up to four players can compete locally in split-screen; online, the game supports races and tournaments with up to ten participants. After launch, Team Racing and Team Deathmatch were also added.
Updated 04.10.2026
Sources
- Wired Productions – Spielmodi wiredproductions.com
- Wired Productions – Team-Modi media.wiredproductions.com
Similar games
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Game series
GRIP: Combat Racing was developed by Caged Element Inc.; Wired Productions handled publishing. Both companies later worked together again on Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks.
Updated 04.10.2026
Sources
- Wired Productions – GRIP wiredproductions.com
- Wired Productions – Zusammenarbeit mit Caged Element wiredproductions.com
