NACON and RaceWard Studio have revealed the first official gameplay of their upcoming title TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 3. The new trailer showcases the first section of the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy which is one of the fastest motorsport events in the world and even one slightest of mistakes here could prove fatal. TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 is the official game of the Tourist Trophy race and will be the third title in the franchise by RaceWard Studio. Check out the action-packed, adrenaline-filled trailer below before we jump into additional details:
The new showcases gameplay of TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 in different camera angles such as third-person, helmet view, and rider view, and each camera angle is as action-filled as the other one. The bike is reaching speeds of over 186MPH while driving through the first section of the time trial race. The entire track has been recreated in the game at a 1:1 scale where you start at Bray Hill on a steep descent and through the first section where you will need good braking skills to ensure that you do not crash into any of the tight and open bends connected by straights to Ballacraine.
The map also features some of the iconic buildings that are located in the real-world location such as multiple churches, the Railway Inn, the Twisted Chimneys of Glen Vine, and the Crosby Hotel. The trailer also showcases the rider’s dynamic posture in the third-person view where you shift your position on the bike as the bike changes directions. In the cockpit view, you will see a faithful reproduction of around 40 famous bike dashboards that provide deeper immersion by displaying information about the bike and the improved physics.
Fans of the game will be delighted to know that Ride of the Edge 3 is also bringing an ‘Open Roads’ mode where you will be able to drive your favorite motorbike freely around the TT course as well as other surrounding roads of the Isle of Man. All of the roads are faithfully recreated in the game and also included in the game are 11 unofficial events such as time trials, mass starts, and different other challenges for you to try out. The Career mode of the game offers both Superbike and Supersport categories where you compete in a full season and aim to unlock as many upgrades for your bike as possible.
TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 key features include:
- A total of 200km (124 miles) of roads you can ride to find points of interest and challenges to complete, including all 60km of the Snaefell Mountain Course
- 32 different circuits, including current and historical routes
- Close to 40 Superbike and Supersport riders and motorcycles
- Improved physics with more precise cornering and braking management
- A wide range of motorbike upgrades to achieve better performance
- A new Open Roads feature to freely explore the Isle of Man
- 11 different activity types, including two customizable ones
- Multiplayer with the ability to create open or private online lobbies
- Online competitions with weekly and monthly events
- Cross-gen compatibility
- Smart delivery functionality for gamers to enjoy old and next-gen versions of the same console platform after buying any version of the game
TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 is slated for release on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch in May 2023. A confirmed release date will be announced at a later date.
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