GRiD 2 set to race into retail May 28th, special pre-order editions detailed

GRID 2, the sequel to Race Driver: GRID, will be released in North America on May 28th and across Europe on May 31st for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC, Codemasters have confirmed.

In addition to the confirmed release dates, the publisher has also revealed details of the special pre-order editions for the UK and the US:

In the UK, gamers who pre-order at GAME can choose the GRID 2: Brands Hatch Edition, which includes two additional packs to expand the game:

• McLaren Racing Pack: Receive the exclusive McLaren MP4-12C GT3 Special Edition car to race in single-player, multiplayer and a special online event; plus expand the game with two new routes around the Brands Hatch GP circuit.
• Head Start Pack: Receive the exclusive Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 GT car to race in single-player, multiplayer and enjoy discounts in the Car Upgrades Store in online game modes and a unique RaceNet bonus. 

Gamers who pre-order at GameStop in the US can choose the GRID 2: Turbo-Charged Edition, which includes two additional packs:

• McLaren Racing Pack: Receive the exclusive McLaren MP4-12C GT3 Special Edition car to race in single-player, multiplayer and a special online event; plus expand the game with two new routes around the Brands Hatch GP circuit.
• GTR Racing Pack: Receive the exclusive Nissan GT-R SpecV road car to race in single-player, multiplayer and an exclusive online event; plus experience all five routes around the Yas Marina circuit by day.

Those who pre-order at Best Buy in the US can choose the GRID 2: IndyCar Edition, which includes:

• IndyCar Pack: Receive the exclusive Dallara IndyCar and the IndyCar Pace car to race in single-player, multiplayer and an exclusive online event; plus expand the game with two new routes around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Oval Circuit

Finally, those who pre-order at Amazon in the US can choose the GRID 2: Head Start Edition which includes:

• Head Start Pack: Receive the exclusive Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 GT car to race in single-player, multiplayer and enjoy discounts in the Car Upgrades Store in online game modes and a unique RaceNet bonus.