World Rally Championship (WRC) 3 will be released in October, 2012

It's official.  The Italian developer, Milestone, has confirmed that the latest installment of the racing video game, World Rally Championship 3 will have a release date of October, 2012.

Changes to WRC 3 include new graphics to adapt to the various video game platforms. All the ralies on the 2012 WRC calendar will be featured along with the WRC teams and drivers.

WRC 3

The race cars will  have new modeling schemas to make them look more realistic. Other improvements in the game include heightened crowd effects, new cinematic introductions at each stage, and over 50 driving teams.

Screenshot from WRC 3

WRC 3 is purported to provide effects that will offer real world racing characteristics culminating in an in-game virtual reality type experience.

Cover art for WRC 3

A specific date for the release of WRC 3 in October 2012 was not provided at press time.

WRC 3 will be playable on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita and PC.