| Console: | PC |
| TV Standard: | Region Not Set |
| Developer(s): | EA Canada |
| Release Date: | 1998-09-23 |
| Players: | 2 |
| Co-op: | No |
| ESRB: | Not Rated |
| Type: | Racing |
Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit is a racing video game released in 1998. It is the third major installment in the Need for Speed series, incorporating police pursuits as a major part of gameplay. Hot Pursuit remains focused in racing using exotic sports cars, but features races that primarily take place in locations within North America, including varied settings and climates. In addition, police AI is improved over its predecessor, utilizing several tactics to stop both the player and opponent. The game was released for PlayStation in March 1998 and later received an enhanced port for Microsoft Windows in September 1998. A sequel, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2, was released in 2002 and a reboot, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit, was released in 2010.
