WRC 3 coming to the Xbox 360,PlayStation 3 and PS Vita this October

Milestone has confirmed today that WRC 3, the official video game of the 2012 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), is set for release in October 2012 for the Xbox 360, Windows PC, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita.

Built using a brand new graphics engine, called 'Spikengine', which allows Milestone to accurately model lighting, particle effects and other real-world characteristics, WRC 3 features all the rallies in the 2012 WRC calendar, complete with all leading WRC teams and drivers in an revamped career mode.

The game also has improved crowd effects, rebuilt stages and new cinematic introductions to each stage. WRC 3 features more than 50 official WRC teams, alongside Class 2 and Class 3 series, and also offers Super Special Stages.

Further details about the game are expected to be revealed soon.