The player will travel around the world competing in international races in an attempt to gain fans and promote the league. Locations include Dubai, Hong Kong, Paris, and many other international and United States raceways.
Grid 2 features dozens of different types of cars, each having a different feel. Races vary from track, street, and countryside, with each race setting having several unique aspects. The game includes several playable modes, including Exhibition, Career, and Multiplayer, as well as Time Attack, Drift, Eliminator, and the new LiveTrack race mode.