“Strap in, take control, and experience a whole new dynamic,” says EA

Apr 16, 2014 13:11 GMT  ·  By

Electronic Arts has announced the release of Real Racing 3 version 2.2.0 for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad, featuring open wheeler vehicles from automotive vendors like Caterham and Ariel.

One of the most popular racing games in the App Store, Real Racing 3 is outdoing itself with this new update, adding open wheelers to the mix.

Electronic arts says, “Real Racing 3 pushes itself to the limit with brand new Open Wheeler vehicles. Strap in, take control, and experience a whole new dynamic of the Real Racing experience. With Le Mans on the horizon, prepare yourself to take on the ultimate endurance race.”

The open wheeler lineup includes the likes of Caterham Seven 620R, KTM X-Bow R, Ariel Atom 3.5, and Ariel Atom V8, all pinnacle rides in their particular category.

The roster has expanded to include the Porsche 911 RSR (2014) and Hyundai Veloster Turbo, and there’s a special new live event to participate in: The Road to Le Mans.

“Get ready for the world’s foremost endurance racing spectacle with this special live event. Unlock limited edition customizations and the official Porsche 911 RSR (2014) livery,” says EA, trying to entice players.

The update further brings the Hyundai Veloster Turbo Time Trial Competition, which apparently comes with the chance to win an actual trip to Italy, “plus brand new community goals to unlock customization options.”

Customization & Photo Mode has been expanded to include a new Curves vinyl pack and new photo filters, and you now have the option to visit the garages of your friends and rivals to look at their rides and check out their customizations.

A top downloaded free app in over 90 countries, “Real Racing 3 is an award-winning franchise that sets a new standard for mobile racing games – it really must be experienced to be believed,” says the giant gaming studio headquartered in Redwood City, California, USA.

Featuring a continuously expanding lineup of licensed tracks, a 22-car grid, and superbly-rendered cars, Real Racing 3 offers something for every racing fan.

Flagship Licensed brands in the game include Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini, Mercedes-Benz, Bugatti, and Audi.

The game offers Real-Time Multiplayer, Social Leaderboards, Time Trials, Ghost Challenges, and Time Shifted Multiplayer (TSM) technology, which enables players to race anyone, even offline.

To download Real Racing 3, users need iOS 5.1.1 and an iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPad second generation, iPad third generation, iPad fourth generation, iPad Air, iPad mini, iPad mini with Retina display, iPod touch fourth generation, or iPod touch fifth generation.