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WipEout 3

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WipEout 3, the third game in the series, introduces new tracks, hi-res graphics, two-player split screen, and a cockpit view.

This was the last WipEout game to feature graphic design by The Designer's Republic and the final PS1 entry in the series.

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Revisional Differences#

A Special Edition was released exclusively in Europe.

  • Inclusion of three tracks from WipEout and five from WipEout 2097/XL.
  • Inclusion of the secret prototype tracks from the Japanese version.
  • Reworked vehicle physics and enemy AI.
  • Stat buffs for the Assegai and Icaras crafts.
  • Added auto-load feature and asks for confirmation before overwriting save data.
  • Added support for the Link Cable, enabling four-player matches.

Regional Differences#

  • The Japanese version has two exclusive tracks: LS105/GP02 and LS106/GP73, which are prototype tracks.
  • The vehicle handling and physics differ between each version: The European version's physics are less floaty compared the US version, and the Japanese version builds on the US version's floaty physics.