Dirt 3

Dirt 3

Racing • Sport
2011

Dirt 3 is an upcoming Racing/Sport game releasing on PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360. Scheduled to launch on May 24, 2011.

Developed by Codemasters Southam and published by Codemasters.

Release Date: 05/25/2011

Released
Dirt 3 cover
trailer

Story

Dirt 3 is a rally racing game. Just like expected, most time is spent in races which, at least in most scenarios, are set in offroad environments. The main difference to other racing events is, that the player drives not alone, but has a front-seat passenger with him, who announces when to turn. The game features overall 98 courses, but some of those are just variations of the same. Also on board is the iconic ability to turn back time after screwing up. In contrast to Dirt 2, in this installment there are other playing modes than the career available, e.g. a single race. But the career is still the heart of the game; here the player tunes his car, participates in races and earns experience points, which are used to unlock new cars. There are six different race modes to solve during the career; e.g. regular races and "trailblazer" (no passenger available). Two of those are newly introduced: drift tournaments and Gymkhana, which are basically confined areas with a lot of stunt opportunities - the goal is to perform as many as possible in a limited time. Additionally every mode has special tricky bonus goals which reward more experience when fulfilled.

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

PlayStation 3PC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox 360

Genres

RacingSport

Developer

  • Codemasters Southam

Publisher

  • Codemasters

Age Rating

ESRB: Unknown

Player Perspective

First personThird person

Multiplayer

  • Offline: up to 2 players

Part of

  • Colin McRae franchise

Ratings & Reviews

86%
Critic Score
7 reviews
78%
User Score
194 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

Non-fiction

Game Modes

Single playerMultiplayer

Key Features

rallyextreme sportsachievementsonlineartificial intelligencedriftingsnowinstant replay

Game Engine

Built with Ego Engine

Release Information

Primary Release Date

May 24, 2011

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

PlayStation 3

May 24, 2011
North America
May 24, 2011
Europe
August 25, 2011
Japan
May 24, 2011
Worldwide

PC (Microsoft Windows)

May 24, 2011
Worldwide

Xbox 360

May 24, 2011
Worldwide

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

System Requirements

Estimated system requirements for Dirt 3 on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
memory:8 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti / AMD RX 570
directx:Version 11
storage:25 GB available space

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 10/11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2070 / AMD RX 6700 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:30 GB available space (SSD recommended)

Important Notes

  • These are estimated requirements based on game analysis and industry standards
  • Official system requirements will be announced closer to release date
  • SSD storage highly recommended for reduced loading times
  • Requirements may vary for different graphics settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)
  • VR games may have additional requirements if VR support is included

💡Performance Tips

For the best experience with Dirt 3, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dirt 3