Grid Legends
GRID Legends: Winter Bash expands the high-speed racing experience with dedicated Drift events and challenging winter-weather courses. Players take the wheel of iconic machines like the Bugatti Bolide and SRT Viper GTS-R Drift Tuned across tight, technical tracks. The pack features a brand-new story arc, custom race options, and demanding time trial objectives.
Overview of the platinum guide
No missable trophies · Fully obtainable offline
Playtime
Platinum Requirement Profile (Difficulty & Effort)
Relatively accessible racing Platinum, but turns into a massive grind due to mileage requirements for Tier 3 upgrades (including Ferraris & GT1).
- Mechanics & Peak: 3/10 – Accessible physics, rewind feature, and adjustable difficulty make driving easy.
- Guide Reliance: 2/10 – No missable trophies; all requirements are clearly listed in-game.
- Grind & Collectibles: 8/10 – Tier 3 upgrades for all GT1 and Ferrari cars require heavy mileage grinding.
- RNG & Luck: 1/10 – No notable RNG; tracks and AI behave predictably.
- Punishment Severity: 2/10 – Very forgiving thanks to the rewind feature and adjustable AI difficulty.
- Co-op / MP Dependency: 0/10 – All base game trophies can be completed entirely offline solo.
100% DLC Note: The DLCs (especially 'Rise of Ravenwest' and 'Winter Bash') demand tough time trials and 1M drift points.
Trophies
Main game
You must be one genius of a driver!
You are the GRID Legend
Unlock all other trophies to earn the Platinum trophy.
THE ACCIDENT [Hidden]
Complete Story - THE ACCIDENT
Unlocked automatically through story progression.
PROVE YOURSELF [Hidden]
Complete Story - PROVE YOURSELF
Unlocked automatically through story progression.
ELBOWS OUT [Hidden]
Complete Story - ELBOWS OUT
Unlocked automatically through story progression.
THUNDER DOWN UNDER [Hidden]
Complete Story - THUNDER DOWN UNDER
Unlocked automatically through story progression.
THE MAIN EVENT [Hidden]
Complete Story - THE MAIN EVENT
Unlocked automatically through story progression.
SUPERFICIAL DAMAGE [Hidden]
Complete Story - SUPERFICIAL DAMAGE
Unlocked automatically through story progression.
LIGHTNING BOLT [Hidden]
Complete Story - LIGHTNING BOLT
Unlocked automatically through story progression.
HEADHUNTERS [Hidden]
Complete Story - HEADHUNTERS
Unlocked automatically through story progression.
ROAD TO NOWHERE [Hidden]
Complete Story - ROAD TO NOWHERE
Unlocked automatically through story progression.
THIS IS IT [Hidden]
Complete Story - THIS IS IT
Unlocked automatically through story progression.
Incredible, nobody can catch you!
Win your first event
Gewinne einfach dein erstes beliebiges Rennen in der Karriere, der Story oder im Schnellen Spiel.
Prepare to Dye
Set up your Team design
Navigate to the 'Team' tab in the main menu and adjust your team's livery colors, pattern, or logo under 'Customization'. The trophy unlocks immediately upon saving.
Take them for all they've got
Complete 5 Sponsorship objectives
Equip up to three active sponsors from the Team menu. Their specific requirements (such as completing clean laps, drafting, or hitting drift targets) accumulate naturally across events.
Like a Cobra
Win the Shelby Cobra 289 FIA by completing its Sponsor event
Sign with the sponsor 'AVENGER' and complete all three assigned objectives to unlock their dedicated sponsor event. Win the race to receive the car.
Bedroom poster car acquired
Win the Ferrari F40 LM by completing its Sponsor event
Sign with the sponsor 'PLUMMY' and finish all three prerequisite sponsor objectives in Career. Once unlocked, finish first in the dedicated sponsor event.
Motorbike Lover
Win the KTM X-BOW R by completing its Sponsor event
Select the sponsor 'EVO RACING', fulfill their three objectives, and win the unlocked sponsor race to earn the vehicle.
Formula Exhaust Feat
Win the Renault R26 by completing its Sponsor event
Equip the sponsor 'ELEVATION', complete all three target requirements, and place first in the corresponding sponsor invitational.
Insert Joke Here
Win the Porsche 935/78 Group 5 'Moby Dick' by completing its Sponsor event
Equip the sponsor 'KUDO'. Complete all three objective criteria to unlock the Moby Dick event, then win the race.
Radical Rotary
Win the Mazda Furai by completing its Sponsor event
Sign with the sponsor 'HOT ROD', finish all three assigned sponsor tasks, and finish first in the Mazda Furai showcase race.
Thanks for the Mad approval!
Complete the Formula X Event
The Formula X event is located under the 'Open Wheel' category within 'The Gauntlet' in Career mode. Simply complete the race; winning is not mandatory.
Race Driver
Complete the TC-2 Finale
Reach and complete the TC-2 Finale located in the Career Touring tree. Complete the preceding touring division events to unlock this finale.
Race Driver 2
Complete the Classic Touring Car Finale
Unlock and finish the Classic Touring Car Finale within the Touring section of Career mode.
Race Driver 3
Complete the TC-1 Finale
Clear the qualifying requirements across the TC-1 class in Career mode to race and finish the TC-1 Finale.
Alpine Won
Win a race on Strada Alpina (Circuito Stradale) in the Mitsubishi Evolution IX Time Attack
Use the Race Creator to set up a 1-lap race at 'Strada Alpina' on the 'Circuito Stradale' layout. Select the Mitsubishi Evolution IX Time Attack and set AI difficulty to Easy for a quick win.
Sure, Jan
Complete 10 Race Events with the Ginetta G55 GT3
Buy the Ginetta G55 GT3 or drive it in Career events. For the fastest completion, set up 1-lap races on short ovals like Indianapolis in the Race Creator.
Careering along
Complete 15 Events in Career mode
Schließe einfach 15 beliebige Events im Karriere-Modus ab.
For the Time Extend crew!
Complete every launch Elimination event in Career
Finish every Elimination race featured across Rookie, Semi-Pro, and Pro Career tiers. Post-launch DLC Elimination races are not required.
Balancing task
In a Multi-Class event, beat a Mazda 787B in a Mazda MX-5
Set up a Multi-Class race in the Race Creator. Assign the Mazda MX-5 to your driver class and the Mazda 787B to the rival class. Give your class a starting time advantage and lower the AI difficulty.
Caffeine and Catchup
Be in 22nd place during an Elimination event, then go on to win
Create an Elimination event in the Race Creator with 22 drivers against Easy AI. Hold your brakes at the start until you drop to 22nd place before the first timer expires, then drive through the pack to win.
Around the Globe, AGAIN!?
Complete any event at every country in the game
Requires finishing a race in all base-game countries: Australia, China, Cuba, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Russia, Spain, UK, and USA. Use 1-lap custom races for missing locations.
Going the distance
Gain access to Tier 3 Upgrades within any vehicle upgrade tree
Drive roughly 50 miles (80 km) in any single vehicle to unlock all upgrade tiers, then purchase the Tier 3 performance upgrades from the garage menu.
I played so much GT1
Gain access to Tier 3 Upgrades for each launch car in GT Class 1
Accumulate roughly 35 miles (56 km) in each base-game GT Class 1 car (Nissan GT-R Nismo GT500, Honda NSX-GT, Lexus RC F GT500) to unlock Tier 3 upgrades. Grinding laps on the Indianapolis Oval is fastest.
Last minute change
Own all 4 launch Beltra vehicles
Purchase all four launch Beltra vehicles from the dealership: Beltra FZ (Open Wheel), Beltra Icon (Touring), Beltra Enduro 24 T (Tuner), and Beltra Spirit (Drift).
Passione Rossa
Own every launch Ferrari and gain access to Tier 3 Upgrades for all of them
Own all base-game Ferraris (including 330 P4, 365 GTB4, 512 BB LM, F40 LM, and FXX-K Evo) and drive each enough to unlock Tier 3 upgrades. Maximize Mechanic upgrade discounts to save credits.
Power and Honor
Own both Aston Martin Valkyrie and Valkyrie AMR Pro Concept
Save credits earned through Career and Story modes to purchase both hypercars (Aston Martin Valkyrie and Valkyrie AMR Pro Concept) directly from the vehicle store.
Raged Racer
Cause at least 3 opponents to reach Nemesis status during a single event
In a single race, intentionally crash into three separate opponents multiple times until a red Nemesis marker appears over each of their cars.
Ramp it up!
Hit every ramp on every lap of a Stadium Trucks ramp event
Configure a 1-lap Stadium Trucks Ramp event in the Race Creator. Drive at a controlled pace along the racing line to hit the center of every single ramp on the track.
For EV, with love
Successfully hit 50 Boost gates in Electric events
Drive through the green glowing boost gates in any Electric race (such as Formula E or Electric Hypercars). Progress is cumulative across all events.
Reiko fan club
Achieve a Legend rating in any Drift event
Disable Traction Control (TCS) and Stability Control (ESP) in the assists menu. Chain continuous slides on tight layouts like Okutama to max out your combo multiplier and surpass the Legend point threshold.
Chill Out
Complete 5 events in Snowy conditions
Create five 1-lap custom races in the Race Creator on tracks that support winter weather (such as Okutama or Strada Alpina) and set conditions to Snow or Blizzard.
Moon above the Castle
Complete any event at the Havana Castillo View route during Night conditions
Set up a 1-lap event in the Race Creator at Havana on the Castillo View route with the time of day set to Night.
Metropolis Sleek Racer
Complete a race at London, Paris, Moscow, and Chicago locations in any Track Day Hypercar
Complete a 1-lap custom race in London, Paris, Moscow, and Chicago using any Track Day Hypercar (such as the Aston Martin Vulcan or Ferrari FXX-K).
The time is now
Win a Time Attack event using the Honda CRX MightyMouse
Launch a Time Attack event in the Race Creator using the Honda CRX MightyMouse against Easy AI and record the fastest lap to win.
RUSH ON
Win a Stadium Truck event on any Moscow route
Create a 1-lap Stadium Truck race on any Moscow track layout in the Race Creator and take 1st place.
Couldn't be more British
Win a race featuring a 22 grid of Mini Miglias around any London route. At night. In the rain.
Configure in the Race Creator: London location, 22 grid size, Mini Miglia car class, Wet/Rain weather, and Night time of day. Defeat the Easy AI for a simple victory.
San Francisco Rushing
Win a race event on every San Francisco route
Win a race on every route variation of San Francisco. Set up 1-lap races against Easy AI in the Race Creator to tick off all layouts quickly.
Rhythm Shifter
Win a race using manual transmission
Set transmission to Manual in the Gameplay/Assists settings, then win a quick 1-lap race on an easy layout like an oval.
Blue, Blue Skies
Win a race at Indianapolis Oval Circuit in the Jupiter Classic Stock in Dry conditions
In the Race Creator, select Indianapolis Oval Circuit with the Jupiter Classic Stock under Dry weather conditions and finish in 1st place.
Content Tracker Redux
Own 100 cars and complete any event in each of them
Buy 100 different cars and complete at least one event with each. Running 1-lap sprint races on the Indianapolis Oval in the Race Creator is the fastest method.
What a Legend!
Complete The Gauntlet in Career Mode
Requires completing the climactic 'The Gauntlet' championship tier in Career mode. Unlocking this requires winning and clearing prerequisite finale events across the career tree.
Classic Car-Nage
PLAN WITH A VAN [Hidden]
Complete Story - PLAN WITH A VAN
Unlocked automatically through story progression.
T-BONE TURMOIL [Hidden]
Complete Story - T-BONE TURMOIL
Unlocked automatically through story progression.
FINAL SHOWDOWN [Hidden]
Complete Story - FINAL SHOWDOWN
Unlocked automatically through story progression.
Overnight It! [Hidden]
Complete 3 events with the Jupiter Freighter in Night conditions
Fastest done via the Race Creator: Select the Jupiter Freighter, set the time of day to Night, and complete three quick 1-lap events on an oval such as Indianapolis.
Demolished
Wreck 5 opponent vehicles in Classic Car-Nage events
Cumulative across multiple Classic Car-Nage events. T-bone opponents at high speeds or crush them into track walls until their vehicle health bar reaches zero.
Contact Sport
Hit at least 10 different vehicles in a single Classic Car-Nage event
You must make contact with 10 distinct opponents in a single event. Start near the back of the grid and lightly tap each car as you pass through the field, avoiding early total wrecks.
Will you sponsor me?
Complete any Classic Car-Nage Sponsor event
Equip one of the DLC sponsors in the Career menu (such as 'Avid' or 'The Beltra Boys') and meet their objective requirements to unlock and finish their designated event.
Rescue Mission
Gain access to Tier 3 Upgrades for the Dumont Ute Pick-Up
Requires driving approximately 35 miles (56 km) in the Dumont Ute Pick-Up across any game mode. Extra distance can be farmed quickly in the Race Creator on the Indianapolis Oval.
Transformed
Gain access to Tier 3 Upgrades for the Beltra Hot Rod
Drive approximately 35 miles (56 km) in the Beltra Hot Rod to gain access to Tier 3 upgrades. Missing mileage is easily acquired by running multi-lap races on oval circuits via the Race Creator.
Whipping along
Drive at least 99 miles (159km) in the Beltra Frostbite
Mileage counts across all game modes. To finish the remaining distance swiftly, set up a long custom race on the Indianapolis Oval using the Race Creator.
Enduring Spirit
FUJI FREAKOUT [Hidden]
Complete Story - FUJI FREAKOUT
Unlocked automatically through story progression.
CLOCK'S TICKING [Hidden]
Complete Story - CLOCK'S TICKING
Unlocked automatically through story progression.
THE ART OF ENDURANCE [Hidden]
Complete Story - THE ART OF ENDURANCE
Unlocked automatically through story progression.
Bentley Rhythm Race
Win an Endurance Race at Mount Panorama in the Bentley Continental GT3
Quickly achieved via the Race Creator: Set the discipline to Endurance, select Mount Panorama as the circuit, and choose the Bentley Continental GT3. Lower the timer to the 5-minute minimum and set AI difficulty to Easy for an effortless win.
Ace Driving
Win a 5 lap race at Fuji Speedway with at least 3 different Japanese manufacturers
Set up a 5-lap race at Fuji Speedway using the Race Creator. Choose a vehicle class or multi-class setup containing at least three Japanese manufacturers (such as Nissan, Mazda, Honda, Subaru, or Toyota) on the grid and win the race.
Ultimate Import
Win an Elimination event in the Mazda AZ-1 at a London and San Francisco location
Create two separate Elimination races in the Race Creator driving the Mazda Autozam AZ-1: one on any layout in London and one in San Francisco. Win both races to unlock the trophy.
I got nothing but time
Complete two 15 minute Endurance Races
Set up an Endurance event with a 15-minute timer in the Race Creator and finish two of them. Winning is not required; simply cross the finish line after the timer runs out.
Kei to the city
Complete the ACCUSE Sponsor event
Sign with sponsor ACCUSE in career mode and complete all three sponsor contract objectives to unlock its dedicated event, then complete the race.
Maximum Power!
Complete the AVANZAR Sponsor event
Equip sponsor AVANZAR in career mode, fulfill all three milestone objectives to unlock the AVANZAR sponsor event, and complete the race.
Downtown Brave City
Complete the BELLEZZA Sponsor event
Select sponsor BELLEZZA in career mode and complete all three contract requirements. Once unlocked, complete the BELLEZZA sponsor event to earn the trophy.
Rise of Ravenwest
PICK UP THE TORCH [Hidden]
Complete Story - PICK UP THE TORCH
Unlocked automatically through story progression.
NATE'S JOYRIDE [Hidden]
Complete Story - NATE'S JOYRIDE
Unlocked automatically through story progression.
THE FIRST FINAL [Hidden]
Complete Story - THE FIRST FINAL
Unlocked automatically through story progression.
EXPENSIVE ELIMINATION [Hidden]
Complete Story - EXPENSIVE ELIMINATION
Unlocked automatically through story progression.
MCKANE VS MCKANE [Hidden]
Complete Story - MCKANE VS MCKANE
Unlocked automatically through story progression.
Shark attack
Win 3 Races in the BMW 320 Turbo Group 5
Set up a 1-lap race via Race Creator on a short circuit such as Indianapolis Oval against a single easy AI opponent to knock out all three wins within minutes.
Go Neddy Go!
Beat a 1:35.000 lap in Time Trial at Indianapolis Road Course in 1967 Mustang Fastback
Fully upgrade the 1967 Mustang Fastback to Stage 3 before attempting this to maximize acceleration and top speed. Maximize your exit speed onto the main straight to comfortably stay under the 1:35.000 threshold.
Johnny would be pleased
Beat a 1:03.000 lap in Time Trial at San Fran Short Circuit in 1971 Plymouth GTX
Install all performance upgrades on the Plymouth GTX to gain vital traction on the tight city track. Brake early into the 90-degree corners to prevent rear-wheel slip when powering onto the exits.
It's a new record!
Beat a 0:59.000 lap in Time Trial at Miami Ocean Drive in 1967 Chevrolet Corvette
With maximum upgrades applied to the 1967 Corvette, this target is very manageable. Clip the chicanes cleanly and avoid sliding to preserve top speed along the flat-out oceanfront sections.
Misty-eyed
Win a Time Attack event at Miami in Night - Fog conditions
Create a Time Attack event in Race Creator on any Miami layout and manually select Night and Fog conditions. Use your fastest upgraded vehicle with minimum target laps to secure the win quickly.
Winter Bash
SMOKIN'! [Hidden]
Complete Story - SMOKIN'!
Unlocked automatically through story progression.
SMOKIN' SLIDING! [Hidden]
Complete Story - SMOKIN' SLIDING!
Unlocked automatically through story progression.
SMOKIN' SAVAGE SLIDING! [Hidden]
Complete Story - SMOKIN' SAVAGE SLIDING!
Unlocked automatically through story progression.
Do a barrel roll!
Complete the Barrel Roll Racecraft action
Drive off a jump ramp with only two wheels on tracks with ramps (such as London or Havana) at high speed so the car performs a complete 360-degree sideways rotation and lands on its wheels.
The racing car
Drive at least 200 miles (321km) in the Bugatti Bolide
Set up a custom race in the Race Creator on a high-speed oval like the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with maximum laps in the Bugatti Bolide to accumulate the required mileage quickly.
What do you mean, Drift?!
Score at least 1,000,000 points at Okutama Sprint Drift Stage - Full Route
Turn off assists like traction and stability control and use manual shifting in 2nd or 3rd gear. Keep your combo multiplier going on straight sections by manji drifting between corners to reach the one million threshold.
Wow, that was a great corner!
Complete 5 Drift events with the 2014 SRT Viper GTS-R Drift Tuned
Set up 5 short single-lap Drift events in the Race Creator and finish them using the SRT Viper; achieving a winning score is not required.
Vintage Hero
Win 3 Time Attack events with the BMW 2002 tii Race Car
Create a Time Attack event on a short layout such as Brands Hatch Indy via the Race Creator, lower the AI difficulty, and win 3 times with the BMW 2002 tii.
Need for Speed
Reach 265 mph (426 kph) in the Bugatti Bolide
Pick a track with a very long straight like Le Mans Circuit des 24 Heures (No Chicanes) in the Race Creator, ensure performance upgrades are fitted, and flat-out accelerate the Bugatti Bolide.
You're one smooth operator
Beat a 03:03.765 lap in Time Trial at Strada Alpina (Circuito Stradale) in Bugatti Bolide
Fully upgrade the Bugatti Bolide to maximum performance tier before attempting this. Brake cleanly into chicanes and stay strictly within track limits to prevent your lap time from being invalidated.
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Grid Legends
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