Other new features include a Hardcore mode which limits players to the cockpit view (known as 'head cam') with no driver assists, the appearance of rain and snow, and the ability to upload replay clips directly to YouTube.

Featured in the game are various party modes, involving events such as smashing wooden targets ('Invasion'), spreading a zombie infection ('Outbreak'), and a capture the flag-like game mode ('Transporter'). A new gymkhana mode puts players in obstacle courses, challenging them to perform various tricks to earn points. Flashbacks return from Colin McRae: Dirt 2, which can be used up to five times in any difficulty, but cost reputation points to use. The main mode sees players earn reputation points in various events to gain the interest of sponsors who provide them with new vehicles. In September 2011, there were reports that a network security problem on the website of an AMD promo had resulted in the loss of 3 million Dirt 3 keys to the public for use via the Steam platform that have then been posted in various places around the internet. It is the eighth game in the Colin McRae Rally series. Dirt 3 (stylised as DiRT3) is a racing video game developed and published by Codemasters for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

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