https://github.com/xatornet/gridgogger
A patch to convert Race Driver Grid exe file from Steam to a LAA-patched Gog one.
https://github.com/xatornet/gridgogger
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A patch to convert Race Driver Grid exe file from Steam to a LAA-patched Gog one.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/xatornet/gridgogger
- Owner: xatornet
- Created: 2023-11-27T14:51:16.000Z (over 2 years ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2026-02-09T14:44:34.000Z (4 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2026-02-09T18:58:24.813Z (4 months ago)
- Topics: codemasters, conversion, converter, fix, gog, grid, mod, multithreading, racedrivergrid, steam
- Language: PowerShell
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- Size: 10.6 MB
- Stars: 4
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 1
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- Readme: README.md
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# GridGogger
A patch to convert Race Driver Grid exe file from Steam to a LAA-patched Gog one, that will work with Special-K and DXVK, so the game will be able to use vulkan an HDR properly. The script will also apply the [GridMTFix](https://github.com/xatornet/GridMTFix) for resolution fixes and multithreading fixes.
I've made it this way, because I could not upload the GOG exe file entirely, for obvious reasons.
## Requirements
This mod is based on powershell, and it's objective is to give modern systems a better support. So **Windows 10/11 with a properly updated powershell is a must**. **Windows 7 won't work for this**, and you'll have to manually do everything the mod does, as no support for these older systems is expected.
IMPORTANT NOTE: As the exe file would be completely transformed to a GOG one, Steam services (not that the game uses them for gameplay or anything) won't work. ~~So other players won't be able to see you playing the game, and I don't know if Steam will track the time you've been playing the game~~ (this apparently works fine). Take this into consideration in case you really need those things.
## What exactly does this fix?
This script patches Steam Race Driver Grid exe file or Retail's v1.3 exe file to transform it to GOG's release exe file. It also applies a Large Aware Adress memory patch to it. This way, you get a fully drm-less file that also works properly with DXVK and Special-K, to be able to enable HDR and other stuff. It will also, apply the GridMTFix over all of this.
### * GOG Release / DRMless releases
This is not for you. Use [GridMTFix](https://github.com/xatornet/GridMTFix) for your release.
### * Steam Release
Just download the WaterVaporGoogger script, and let it work. NOTE: As the exe is completely changed, Usethe v0.2 release now, be sure to select de Steam exe, it will automatically patch the exe to remove DRM and apply the MTFix.
### * Retail Release
It's mandatory to update the game to version 1.3. Check your exe file for version details, and if it's not updated, [download the patch from here](https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/3317/7) Then, after updating the game, just download the RetailGogger script, and let it work.
### * Zoom Release
Apparently, there's an increasing demand for this version of the game, so I've created another gogger for it.
## How to apply the fix
If you already have the requirements above done, the fix is easy to apply.
### 1-Download your version of the fix
You can download the fix as is, whether you are using Steam or Retail version, but in order for Windows to be able to execute powershell scripts, you have to enable it through the admin powershell console. And it's tedious. That's why I've compiled with PS2exe the script into an EXE file.
Download the file "WaterVaporGoggerMTFix.exe" or "RetailGoggerMTFix.exe" based on your game, and paste it on the main Race Driver Grid folder, just near the grid.exe file.
[Releases](https://github.com/xatornet/GridGogger/releases/)
### 2-Execute SteamGoggerMTFix.exe/RetailGoggerMTFix.exe/ZoomGoggerMTFix.exe
Let it do its things
### 3-Run the game and reconfigure it.
Your settings should be gone. Set them up again.
### If everything works, you can now play Race Driver: Grid making the most out of your hardware.
## ADDON For **Boot crash** on **4K** and High Refresh Monitors / TVs :
I've added an addon, consisting on **DXVK version 2.7.1 for 32bit extracted directly from** [Doitjujin's Github](https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/releases/tag/v2.7.1) and tested a config file to fix the crash to desktop issues of the game in monitors with high refresh rate and/or big resolutions like 4K and so on.
- Just apply GridGogger and then **unzip this dll and conf file next to the exe** of the game.
- Then **open with a text editor the file** `dxvk.conf` and **change** `d3d9.forceRefreshRate = 144` to **your monitor's refresh rate**.
## Credits to:
-**ntcore** for the [4GB Patch](https://ntcore.com/4gb-patch/)
-**atom0s** for [Steamless](https://github.com/atom0s/Steamless)
-**jmacd** for [xdelta](https://github.com/jmacd/xdelta)
-**Doitsujin** for [DXVK](https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk)