Midtown Madness 3 is an open-world racing game developed by DICE and published by Microsoft Game Studios for the Xbox. Released in 2003, it is the third installment in the Midtown Madness series and the first exclusive to Xbox. The game features improved graphics and gameplay mechanics compared to its predecessors, reflecting the capabilities of the console while offering players engaging arcade-style racing experiences.
Midtown Madness 3 is an open world racing/arcade sequel, part of the Midtown Madness series. For the first time in the series, the game was released only on the Xbox, with a Windows version rumoured for later release, but ultimately scrapped.[citation needed]
The game was developed by DICE (of Battlefield 1942 fame) and published by Microsoft Game Studios. This marked a change from the developer of the first two games, Angel Studios (now Rockstar San Diego). Coincidentally, Midtown Madness 3 was released in 2003 against Midnight Club II, created by the developer of the first two games, Rockstar San Diego.
The Xbox-only release and change of developer heralded a significant graphical improvement to maintain the console's graphical standards.