DiRT 3

Dirt 3 (stylized as DiRT 3) is a racing game developed by Codemasters. It is the third instalment in the Colin McRae Dirt series and the eighth in the Colin McRae Rally series. However, the "Colin McRae" tag has been completely removed from its iteration (having previously been removed from only American versions of previous games in the series). The game was released in Europe and North America on the 24 May 2011, and two days later in Australia for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The Japanese version was released on 25 August 2011.

Description and gameplay

The "DiRT Tour" career mode sees players competing as a privateer, earning "Reputation" points in various events to gain the interest of sponsors; these provide the player with new vehicles to drive.

Flashbacks return from Colin McRae DiRT 2, which can be used up to five times per race, but cost Reputation points to use. A new "Gymkhana" mode puts players in vehicular obstacle courses, challenging them to perform various tricks to earn points and entertain the crowd.

Also featured are various online party modes, involving events such as smashing wooden targets, spreading a zombie infection, and Capture The Flag. Other new features include a Hardcore mode which limits players to the cockpit view with no driving assists, the appearance of rain and snow, and the ability to upload replay clips directly to YouTube.

Complete Edition

The Complete Edition of Dirt 3 was announced to be released by Codemasters on March 9, 2012 in Europe and March 20, 2012 in North America for all platforms (Xbox 360, PS3 and PC). Included is all extra DLC, along with the original game.

Extras extended in Complete Edition:

Monte Carlo Rally Pack
X-Games Asia Track Pack
Free Car Pack
Power & Glory Car Pack (not included in PC version unless redeem the codes)
Mud & Guts Car Pack (not included in PC version unless redeem the codes)
Colin McRae Vision Charity Pack
Ken Block Special Pack
Mini Gymkhana Pack

Characters

Not to be confused with drivers, the characters in DiRT 3 are there to guide and aid the player on their journey to racing glory. They each have a separate role to play, as outlined on their respective pages.

Drivers

See main article, Drivers (DiRT 3)

Disciplines

See main article, Disciplines (DiRT 3)

List of cars

Rally

Pro

Open

Ford Fiesta Open Class
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X
Subaru Impreza WRX STI N12
Subaru Impreza WRX STI SRT USA
Colin McRae R4 - (VIP Pass)
Ford Escort Mk II Ken Block Special - (Downloadable content)

Super 2000

90's

Group B

Audi Sport Quattro Rallye
Ford RS200
MG Metro 6R4
Peugeot 205 T16 Evo 2 - (Mud & Guts Car Pack)
Lancia Delta S4 - (Power & Glory Car Pack)

80's

70's

Ford Escort Mk II - (Downloadable content)
Opel Kadett GT/E 16v
Fiat 131 Abarth
Lancia Stratos - (Downloadable content)

60's

Raid

Trailblazer

Landrush

List of locations/tracks

Finland - Rally and Trailblazer
Kenya - Rally and Trailblazer
Michigan - Rally and Trailblazer
Norway - Rally and Trailblazer
Monaco - Rallycross, Gymkhana and Head 2 Head
Smelter - Rallycross, Landrush and Head 2 Head
LA Coliseum - Rallycross and Gymkhana
Aspen - Rallycross, Landrush and Head 2 Head
Shibuya - Rallycross - (Downloadable content)
Monte Carlo - Rally - (Downloadable content)
Battersea - Joyride - (Only available in DiRT Tour mode)