Real Racing 3 is the sequel to Real Racing 1 and 2 (Both of these games cannot be downloaded now). This game, developed by Firemonkeys and published by EA (Electronic Arts) in 2013, is available for download on both Android and iOS. This mobile car racing game has achieved over 500 million downloads worldwide. The game continues to receive updates, such as introducing new cars, events and features.
The game has more than 400 official cars from 42 manufacturers such as McLaren, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Ford, Mercedes, etc. Players can race on 40+ circuits in different locations worldwide, such as Silverstone, Red Bull Racing Arena, Le Mans, etc. The cars require servicing and repairs after races. To improve the overall performance of the car (shown as PR), players can upgrade the car parts such as Engine, tires and wheels, Body and suspension.
Real Racing 3 offers seven different control schemes (eg, touch steering and virtual steering wheels). Through settings, players can adjust braking and steering assists, and also manual acceleration and brakes. Automatic steering and high assists are recommended for beginners.
The following race types are included in the game:
Players start at level 0 and earn fame points by completing races and events to level up. The game consists of multiple events and racing tiers. New series can be unlocked by attaining a certain driver level or purchasing them. The game also provides real-time multiplayer races, social leaderboards, ghost challenges and time trials against real players.
Real Racing 3 is free to download game and play. The in-game currencies are:
The game includes several in-app purchases for in-game currency (all 3), different offer bundles, cars and upgrades. Although the game quality is extremely good, several players criticise the reliance on microtransactions for better and faster cars.
The best choice of controls is with little or no assists. This provides better control over the car and enables faster speeds and turns. Elite players generally use:
Always finish your session with the damaged car and then start its service. The best strategy is to first finish car races such as Speed Snap, Autocross and Elimination. Then, when the service counter is about to reach the red zone, participate in Cup races or the Endurance mode. This maximises the use of your car and saves unnecessary extra service time.
For every car, different upgrades are most effective. Use a PR calculator (found in RR3 fan communities) to determine the fewest upgrades needed. Prefer those upgrades that offer a higher increase in PR value per dollar or gold spent.
In the past, following recent updates, numerous players reported being unable to launch the game. Similar bugs have been reported to have caused poor track quality and even differences in starting positions during races. Some events have also been placed behind a paywall mistakenly by the developers. This had resulted in widespread criticism from the RR3 community, who felt that the game content was being unfairly monetised. These issues are often resolved. On platforms like Reddit, players can share experiences, seek assistance and discuss potential improvements in the game.