Difference between revisions of "TOCA Race Driver 3"
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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = TOCA Race Driver 3 cover.jpg | |cover = TOCA Race Driver 3 cover.jpg | ||
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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Codemasters}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Codemasters}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|CD Projekt|Czechia, Poland}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Feral Interactive|OS X}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Feral Interactive|OS X}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 22, 2006}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 22, 2006}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 31, 2008}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 31, 2008}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|toca-race-driver-3|84}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Racing }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Automobile, Track racing }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | TOCA }} | ||
|steam appid = 11500 | |steam appid = 11500 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207658665 | |gogcom id = 1207658665 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |lutris = toca-race-driver-3 | ||
+ | |mobygames = 23413 | ||
+ | |igdb = toca-race-driver-3 | ||
+ | |hltb = 10394 | ||
|wikipedia = TOCA Race Driver 3 | |wikipedia = TOCA Race Driver 3 | ||
|winehq = 4186 | |winehq = 4186 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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− | ''' | + | {{Introduction |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', also known as '''''V8 Supercars 3''''' and '''''DTM Race Driver 3''''' in Australia and Germany respectively, is a {{Glossary:singleplayer}} and {{Glossary:multiplayer}} {{Glossary:racing}} game developed and published by [[Company:Codemasters|Codemasters]]. It is a licensed ''[[Series:TOCA|TOCA]]'' game in most regions except in Germany where it is a licensed ''DTM'' game. |
− | {{ | + | |
+ | Despite carrying the TOCA license in most regions, the game does not feature the {{w|British Touring Car Championship}}. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = The game was released in North America on February 22, 2006, followed by the European release two days later on February 24, 2006. It was later released on [[Steam]] on February 13, 2009. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = It was delisted from [[GOG.com]] on May 29, 2009 and Steam on May 2010 due to licensing related-reason.<ref name="GOG.com">{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150619161052/https://www.gog.com/news/the_last_day_to_grab_toca_race_driver_3_on_gog_com|title=The last day to grab TOCA Race Driver 3 on GOG.com - GOG.com (Archived)|date=2021-05-09}}</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | {{DRM|StarForce|3.7.13.00}}. {{DRM|SafeDisc|v4}} on OS X release. | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | {{DRM|StarForce|3.7.13.00}}. {{DRM|SafeDisc|v4}} on OS X release. | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | Re-releases from CD Projekt, Australian (V8 Supercars 3) "Best of Atari" re-release. Can run without a disc in drive, see [[#Run without a DVD|Run without a DVD]]. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | toca_race_driver_3 | DRM-free | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 11500 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{--}} No longer sold digitally due to licensing issues.<ref name="GOG.com"/> | {{--}} No longer sold digitally due to licensing issues.<ref name="GOG.com"/> | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The latest retail patch is [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/337-toca-race-driver-3-retail-patch/ v1.1 Patch] ( | + | {{ii}} The latest retail patch is [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/337-toca-race-driver-3-retail-patch/ v1.1 Patch] (June 2006). Digital releases and re-releases from CD Projekt and "Best of Atari" are pre-patched to that version. |
+ | |||
+ | ===Run without a DVD=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Copy files from the DVD to the game directory|ref=<ref name="Silent-ref">{{Refcheck|user=Silent|date=2023-02-19}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} Only works with re-releases from CD Projekt and "Best of Atari". | ||
+ | # Go to {{registry|{{P|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{P|wow64}}\codemasters\Race Driver 3}}. | ||
+ | # Set <code>PATH_CD</code> to <code>{{P|game}}\GameData</code>. | ||
+ | # Ensure that {{registry|HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VirtualStore\MACHINE\SOFTWARE\{{P|wow64}}\codemasters\Race Driver 3}} does '''not''' exist. If it does, delete it. | ||
+ | # Copy {{file|rd3_*}} from the DVD to {{folder|{{P|game}}\GameData}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\savedata}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\savedata\}} |
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{++}} If [[TOCA Race Driver 2]] is installed when creating a new profile, '''Class A 4WD Track Challenge''' is unlocked in the Simulation Modes.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Silent|date=2024-03-25|comment=[https://i.imgur.com/Pat9F8H.png Screenshot]}}</ref> | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|TOCA Race Driver 3 video settings.png|Video settings.}} | {{Image|TOCA Race Driver 3 video settings.png|Video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/toca-race-driver-3 | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/toca-race-driver-3 | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = limited |
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= 16:9, 16:10 supported. {{Term|Vert-}}. |
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
|multimonitor notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | |multimonitor notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]]. |
|4k ultra hd = hackable | |4k ultra hd = hackable | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | |4k ultra hd notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
− | |fov notes = Use [https:// | + | |fov notes = Use [https://mega.nz/folder/iORliCIK#53Vv--UOAR77w6yXlihD-A/folder/ODIXASoJ Racer_S's Camera Hack] |
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
|windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = limited |
− | |anisotropic notes = Set in Hardware Setup, Advanced Settings. | + | |anisotropic notes = Set in Hardware Setup, Advanced Settings. On/Off toggle only. |
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = Set in Hardware Setup, Advanced Settings. | |antialiasing notes = Set in Hardware Setup, Advanced Settings. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = Set in Hardware Setup, Advanced Settings (listed as "Lock Frame Rate"). | |vsync notes = Set in Hardware Setup, Advanced Settings (listed as "Lock Frame Rate"). | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = limited |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = High frame rates affect tire friction negatively, making cornering harder.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Silent|date=2020-05-16|comment=At 120 FPS issues don't seem to be easily noticeable, but they might be there. Cornering gets harder the higher the frame rate is.}}</ref> Set refresh rate on 60hz and enable option Lock Frame Rate in Advanced Settings. Also, the higher the FPS, the stronger the AI gets. |
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Set resolution in pchardwareconfig.ini|ref=<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/toca-race-driver-3 TOCA Race Driver 3 | WSGF]</ref>|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set resolution in {{file|pchardwareconfig.ini}}|ref=<ref name="TOCA Race Driver 3 | WSGF">[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/toca-race-driver-3 TOCA Race Driver 3 | WSGF]</ref>|fix= |
# Run the Hardware Setup tool and select 1024x768. | # Run the Hardware Setup tool and select 1024x768. | ||
− | # | + | # Open {{file|pchardwareconfig.ini}} in {{folder|{{P|game}}\savedata}}. |
− | |||
# Change the <code>FullScreenHeight=</code> and <code>FullScreenWidth=</code> values to match your resolution. | # Change the <code>FullScreenHeight=</code> and <code>FullScreenWidth=</code> values to match your resolution. | ||
# Change the <code>FullScreenRefresh=</code> to your resolution's refresh rate (usually 60 or 75). | # Change the <code>FullScreenRefresh=</code> to your resolution's refresh rate (usually 60 or 75). | ||
# Save your changes. | # Save your changes. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use SUWSF mod|fix= | ||
+ | {{++}}Does not require to edit the game's exe file. | ||
+ | * '''Download''' [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2812-toca-race-driver-3-correct-aspect-ratio-and-fov/ Toca Race Driver 3 - Correct aspect-ratio and FoV] mod | ||
+ | * '''Paste mod files inside the main folder'''. Then open '''HardwareSetup.exe''' and select your game settings. Use for instance '''16:9''' resolutions. Then '''press Save and Exit'''. | ||
+ | * Go to '''savedata''' folder, open '''pchardwareconfig.ini''' file, and head to '''[Graphics]''' settings. Here, you'll have to edit manually these values:<br> | ||
+ | <code>MonitorAspect=V4()</code><br> | ||
+ | <code>FullScreenRefresh=</code><br> | ||
+ | <code>FullScreenHeight=</code><br> | ||
+ | <code>FullScreenWidth=</code><br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | * If your resolution is, for instance, '''3440x1440@144Hz''' then your aspect-ratio is '''43/18''', so:<br> | ||
+ | <code>MonitorAspect=V4('''43'''.000000,'''18'''.000000,0.000000,0.000000)</code><br> | ||
+ | <code>FullScreenRefresh='''144'''</code><br> | ||
+ | <code>FullScreenHeight='''1440'''</code><br> | ||
+ | <code>FullScreenWidth='''3440'''</code><br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Save and close the file. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Enable windowed mode|ref= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enable windowed mode|ref=<ref name="Silent-ref"/>|fix= |
− | + | {{--}} Ignores a selected resolution, locking the window to half of the desktop resolution and aspect ratio. | |
− | # | + | # Open {{file|pchardwareconfig.ini}} in {{folder|{{P|game}}\savedata}}. |
− | # Change <code>StartWindowed=0</code> to <code>StartWindowed=1</code> | + | # Change <code>StartWindowed=0</code> to <code>StartWindowed=1</code>. |
# Save your changes. | # Save your changes. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = Only Keyboard | |key remap notes = Only Keyboard | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|TOCA Race Driver 3 audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|TOCA Race Driver 3 audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Effects, Engine, Speech and Music (set in-game). | |separate volume notes = Effects, Engine, Speech and Music (set in-game). | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = Czech retail release only. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hungarian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = Hungarian retail re-release (LV) only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = Polish retail release only. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = Russian retail release only. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 12 | |online play players = 12 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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===Hardware Setup spinning cube doesn't appear=== | ===Hardware Setup spinning cube doesn't appear=== | ||
Hardware Setup's spinning cube might not appear; simply choose Yes when prompted for the refresh rate you want (usually 60). | Hardware Setup's spinning cube might not appear; simply choose Yes when prompted for the refresh rate you want (usually 60). | ||
+ | ===Unsupported Graphics Mode Settings Error on launch=== | ||
+ | If rerunning HardwareSetup.exe does not solve the problem, run rd3.exe in administrator mode. | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = false | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux powerpc app = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
− | |cutscenes = | + | |cutscenes = Bink Video |
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
|multiplayer = GameSpy | |multiplayer = GameSpy | ||
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|recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 2.4 GHz | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 2.4 GHz | ||
|recRAM = 512 MB | |recRAM = 512 MB | ||
− | |notes = {{ii}} Supported | + | |notes = {{ii}} Supported cards: Intel 82915; ATI Radeon: 8xxx, 9000, 9100, 9200, 9500, 9600, 9700, 9800; Nvidia: GeForce 3, GeForce 4 (not MX), GeForce FX 5200, 5600, 5700, 5800, 5900, 5950, 6800, 7800. |
}} | }} | ||
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|recCPU = 2.4 GHz Intel | |recCPU = 2.4 GHz Intel | ||
|recRAM = 1.5 GB | |recRAM = 1.5 GB | ||
− | |recHD = | + | |recHD = |
|recVRAM = 256 MB | |recVRAM = 256 MB | ||
|notes = {{ii}} Requires an Intel processor. | |notes = {{ii}} Requires an Intel processor. |
Latest revision as of 17:26, 4 April 2024
Developers | |
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Codemasters | |
macOS (OS X) | Robosoft Technologies |
Publishers | |
Codemasters | |
Czechia, Poland | CD Projekt |
OS X | Feral Interactive |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 22, 2006 |
macOS (OS X) | October 31, 2008 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 84 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Racing |
Vehicles | Automobile, Track racing |
Art styles | Realistic |
Series | TOCA |
TOCA | |
---|---|
TOCA Touring Car Championship | 1997 |
TOCA 2 Touring Cars | 1998 |
TOCA Race Driver | 2002 |
TOCA Race Driver 2 | 2004 |
TOCA Race Driver 3 | 2006 |
Race Driver: Grid | 2008 |
GRID 2 | 2013 |
GRID Autosport | 2014 |
GRID (2019) | 2019 |
GRID Legends | 2022 |
Warnings
TOCA Race Driver 3, also known as V8 Supercars 3 and DTM Race Driver 3 in Australia and Germany respectively, is a singleplayer and multiplayer racing game developed and published by Codemasters. It is a licensed TOCA game in most regions except in Germany where it is a licensed DTM game.
Despite carrying the TOCA license in most regions, the game does not feature the British Touring Car Championship.
The game was released in North America on February 22, 2006, followed by the European release two days later on February 24, 2006. It was later released on Steam on February 13, 2009.
It was delisted from GOG.com on May 29, 2009 and Steam on May 2010 due to licensing related-reason.[1]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | StarForce 3.7.13.00 DRM[Note 1]. SafeDisc v4 DRM[Note 2] on OS X release. | |||
Retail | Re-releases from CD Projekt, Australian (V8 Supercars 3) "Best of Atari" re-release. Can run without a disc in drive, see Run without a DVD. | |||
GOG.com (unavailable) | ||||
Steam (unavailable) |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).
- No longer sold digitally due to licensing issues.[1]
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest retail patch is v1.1 Patch (June 2006). Digital releases and re-releases from CD Projekt and "Best of Atari" are pre-patched to that version.
Run without a DVD
Copy files from the DVD to the game directory[6] |
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Skip intro videos
Use replacement videos |
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Apply the TOCA Race Driver 3 intro skip. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\savedata\pchardwareconfig.ini[Note 3] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/11500/pfx/[Note 4] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\savedata\[Note 3] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/11500/pfx/[Note 4] |
- If TOCA Race Driver 2 is installed when creating a new profile, Class A 4WD Track Challenge is unlocked in the Simulation Modes.[7]
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | 16:9, 16:10 supported. Vert-. | ||
Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Ultra-widescreen. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Use Racer_S's Camera Hack | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Set in Hardware Setup, Advanced Settings. On/Off toggle only. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Set in Hardware Setup, Advanced Settings. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Set in Hardware Setup, Advanced Settings (listed as "Lock Frame Rate"). | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | High frame rates affect tire friction negatively, making cornering harder.[8] Set refresh rate on 60hz and enable option Lock Frame Rate in Advanced Settings. Also, the higher the FPS, the stronger the AI gets. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
Set resolution in pchardwareconfig.ini [9]
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Ultra-widescreen
Use SUWSF mod |
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Windowed
Enable windowed mode[6] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Only Keyboard | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | No mouse support. | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Only DirectInput devices. For XInput devices use 3rd party tools such as XInput Plus. | |
Full controller support | After configuration. | |
Controller remapping | Full button remapping. | |
Controller sensitivity | Independent per Axix DeadZones, Range and Threshold. | |
Controller Y-axis inversion | Configurable |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers | ||
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Button prompts | Only in Menus |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | Can't swap between different types of controllers while in game. | |
Haptic feedback | Force Feedback (DirectInput Steering Wheels) and Rumble Effects for Gamepads. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Effects, Engine, Speech and Music (set in-game). | |
Surround sound | Set in Hardware Setup. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | Czech retail release only. | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Hungarian retail re-release (LV) only. | |||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Polish retail release only. | |||
Russian | Russian retail release only. | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 2 | |||
LAN play | 12 | |||
Online play | 12 | GameSpy services have been shut down;[10] see GameSpy for workarounds. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues unresolved
"Your PC cannot connect to GameSpy" error
- GameSpy multiplayer services have been shut down.
Issues fixed
Hardware Setup spinning cube doesn't appear
Hardware Setup's spinning cube might not appear; simply choose Yes when prompted for the refresh rate you want (usually 60).
Unsupported Graphics Mode Settings Error on launch
If rerunning HardwareSetup.exe does not solve the problem, run rd3.exe in administrator mode.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 1.4 GHz | Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 2.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 7 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible |
- Supported cards: Intel 82915; ATI Radeon: 8xxx, 9000, 9100, 9200, 9500, 9600, 9700, 9800; Nvidia: GeForce 3, GeForce 4 (not MX), GeForce FX 5200, 5600, 5700, 5800, 5900, 5950, 6800, 7800.
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.4.8 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz Intel | 2.4 GHz Intel |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1.5 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM | 256 MB of VRAM |
- Requires an Intel processor.
- Does not support Macs with Intel GMA (Intel Mac Minis and MacBooks)
Notes
- ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows 8.1, Windows 10, or Windows 11.[2][3] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[4] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[5]
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 4.0 4.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (11500) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The last day to grab TOCA Race Driver 3 on GOG.com - GOG.com (Archived) - last accessed on 2021-05-09
- ↑ Windows 8.1 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 10 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Verified by User:Silent on 2023-02-19
- ↑ Verified by User:Silent on 2024-03-25
- ↑ Verified by User:Silent on 2020-05-16
- At 120 FPS issues don't seem to be easily noticeable, but they might be there. Cornering gets harder the higher the frame rate is.
- ↑ TOCA Race Driver 3 | WSGF
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology