Posted on Friday 4-Feb-2011 12:00 PM

Dirt 3 gets May release date

New screens arrive too

By Tamoor Hussain for computerandvideogames.com

Codemasters has confirmed that Dirt 3 will be available in stores for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC from May 24, 2011.

Colin McRae: DIRT 3 Screenshot
Dirt 3 will have more cars, locations, routes and events than previous games in the racing series and feature a full career campaign. Race fans will be able to compete in off-road racing events in stages set across three continents.

It'll include new locations such as Finland, Kenya, Norway and Michigan, where players will be able to race on tarmac, gravel and snow in dry and wet conditions.

The new screens show off an impressive looking racetrack that featuring dusty looking roads and sparse vegetation.

Codemasters has put out a call for race fans to head over to its HQ and test upcoming Dirt 3.

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    johnston29 on 4 Feb '11 said:

    I would have preferred GRID 2 but this isn't unwelcome i suppose!

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    Francisnf on 4 Feb '11 said:

    wow! that screen looks amazing :) cant wait for this!!!

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    mushi_mush on 4 Feb '11 said:

    loved the Dirt 1 / didnt like Dirt 2 / hope Dirt 3 will deliver good gaming

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    rivariad on 4 Feb '11 said:

    is it still the "EGO" engine?

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    pinkie 2 on 4 Feb '11 said:

    Hope there is more dry tarmac rallys/ hillclimbs this time preferably in hot countries with sticky tarmac like spain / italy, still fondly remember playing rallisport challenge 2 on the xbox driving the lancia delta s4 on the twisty mountin tracks, that was a brilliant game.

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    equinox80 on 4 Feb '11 said:

    The 24th May can't come quick enough for me. Definitely a day 1 purchase.

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    FAUNA on 6 Feb '11 said:

    DiRT & MOTORSTORM are my all-time favorite racers...