Sim Racing — news

Jurassic World has been added to the roster of licensed content in Stuntman: Hollywood, the stunt driving simulation from Bandcamp Games. The game now features set pieces and environments from the dinosaur franchise alongside other Universal properties. The sim already includes content from The Fast and the Furious, Back to the Future, and Knight Rider, expanding its appeal to players interested in Hollywood-themed driving challenges and stunt sequences.

Maverick Games has unveiled details of its upcoming sim racing title CLUTCH, showcasing a recreation of Monaco's road network alongside a weight-focused handling model designed for realistic vehicle dynamics. The developer presented the project at Gamescom 2026, emphasising a bespoke open-world design approach. The Monaco recreation is built to capture the layout and characteristics of the principality's famous streets, while the handling system prioritises weight distribution and physics accuracy as core pillars of the driving experience.

VRS will present its latest hardware offerings at the SimRacing Expo Frankfurt, taking place from 16–18 October. The sim racing hardware manufacturer joins the event's exhibitor line-up to showcase its products to visitors.

Codemasters' F1 25 now supports NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction, accessible through the NVIDIA App. The racing simulation has also received confirmation of RTX Spark compatibility alongside native Javelin Anti-Cheat integration. These additions expand the graphical and performance options available to players running compatible NVIDIA hardware, allowing for enhanced ray-traced visuals with DLSS upscaling technology.

Gamescom 2026 will showcase a new generation of sim racing displays, with both AOC and iiyama introducing 49-inch ultrawide monitors capable of 240 Hz refresh rates. The releases represent a significant shift in peripheral hardware for competitive sim racing, offering high-refresh alternatives to traditional triple-screen setups. These ultrawide panels are designed to deliver the immersive field-of-view advantages of multi-monitor configurations while maintaining the simplicity and performance benefits of a single display solution. The 240 Hz refresh rate positions them as competitive tools for esports and serious amateur drivers seeking minimal input lag and smooth motion rendering.

Project Motor Racing is actively developing support for larger grid sizes on PlayStation 5 and Xbox platforms, according to a statement from the development team. The studio emphasised that the feature is not merely planned but is currently in active development. The announcement suggests the team is working to increase the number of simultaneous competitors in online races on console versions of the title, though specific target grid sizes and a timeline for implementation were not disclosed.

Thrustmaster has unveiled the SimTask Truck-40, a 40 cm diameter steering wheel designed specifically for truck simulation. The peripheral features 22 integrated controls and adjustable mounting options, allowing users to customise their setup according to their rig configuration. The wheel is scheduled to launch in October 2026.

Sim racing hardware manufacturer MOZA has unveiled a lineup of new licensed products at Gamescom 2026, including branded equipment for Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Ford and MotoGP. Alongside the licensed hardware announcements, MOZA revealed developments in haptic feedback technology (PHF), an AI Coach feature and motion platform technology. Further details on specifications and availability were not disclosed in the announcement.

Sim racing hardware manufacturer Moza has unveiled a new MotoGP-branded motorcycle handlebar controller, unveiled at Gamescom. The device features authentic brake and clutch levers alongside a twist-grip throttle mechanism, designed to replicate the control inputs of a real motorcycle.

MOZA has officially released the PHF Pedal Haptic Feedback Kit, a new accessory designed to enhance sim racing immersion through tactile feedback. The kit is priced at €45. The PHF system delivers haptic effects across a 0–100 Hz frequency range, simulating physical sensations such as ABS engagement, traction control intervention, wheel slip, and other dynamic driving conditions. The addition of haptic feedback to pedals aims to provide drivers with more granular information about vehicle behaviour during simulation, complementing existing force feedback from steering wheels.

MOZA Racing will present its Racing Lab AI Coach system at Gamescom 2026, demonstrating how the platform uses wheelbases and pedals to provide physical feedback for driver training. The AI Coach leverages force-feedback hardware to teach steering inputs, braking technique and throttle control through haptic guidance, allowing users to learn racing fundamentals through direct physical interaction with their sim racing equipment.

Thrustmaster has announced the expansion of its SimTask hardware range with the introduction of a new 40cm trucking wheel add-on kit, scheduled to become available in October. The SimTask Truck-40 is designed as a dedicated peripheral for truck simulation enthusiasts, complementing Thrustmaster's existing sim racing hardware ecosystem.