Finally, we have it, the release of the Simucube 3 technology and wheelbases. This time, the Finnish company announces more than just that: a new steering wheel and collaboration with many partners to widen its program and integrations.
Six years ago, Simucube revolutionized sim racing with the Simucube 2 wheelbases. Then Simucube ActivePedal redefined what sim racing pedals could be. Today Simucube is changing the sim racing industry for the third time.
“The hard thing here is that every part of the simulator must be as good as possible. But who can make such things? Nobody can – because nobody can master everything. Instead, it’s always a joint effort from the best talents out there. The best talents making wheels, rigs, FFB devices and so on.”
“This launch is all about teaming up. Aligning with best team to create the simulator of the future.”
—Tero Kontkanen, CTO and co-founder of Simucube
We are happy to announce that major names are on board. BavarianSimTec and Lovely Sim Racing are the main tech partners at launch. BavarianSimTec already releases their first Simucube Link compatible Delta Pro SC, with GSI and Ascher expected to launch wheels in 2026. Delta Sim-Tech, P1sim, and SimCore also announce their first Simucube Link wheels at launch. SimRacingBay and Cube Controls are expected to come out with their wheels in 2026.
Together with these partners, Simucube wants people to experience excellent racing sim out-of-the-box across the simulator games, with predictable effects, and safe, low-latency behaviour, especially now when simulators start to grow more complex with more high-power active devices. The promise is, that products carrying the Simucube Link badge, just work.
As part of the joint launch, Simucube releases the new benchmark Simucube 3 wheelbase together with Savu Pro and Sport steering wheels, which utilize the same made-for-sim-racing platform and its new Simucube Link Quick Release.
The platform consists of dedicated hardware modules, and more standardized open Simucube Link API communication between software, games, and sim racing hardware in real physical SI-units for torque, damping, friction, and others. The API is at Alpha stage, and already open for feedback from developers behind leading sim titles and community tools, automotive simulation engineers, and motorsport teams.
Simucube Link technology — the new standard for racing
“Our ecosystem is closed only to a point where we can guarantee the quality. Above that, it is open.”
— Hannu Harju, CEO at Simucube
At the heart of the launch is Simucube Link, a technology platform which focuses specifically for racing simulation. After a decade as the world’s main hardware provider for business-critical racing simulators, Simucube now brings that expertise to both professional and home users in the form of a complete platform. The system is built on deterministic, real-time, and reliable communication with galvanic isolation over Ethernet — alongside other proven professional-grade technologies — to ensure reliability in every race.
“Simucube is at its core an industrial company, which allows us to create high-performance and reliable products. This is where we shine.”
— Hannu Harju, CEO at Simucube
Simucube Link technology connects:
- New Simucube 3 wheelbases with galvanically isolated Ethernet connection
- New Simucube Link compatible steering wheels with a reliable optical data and inductive power transfer system inside Simucube Link Quick Release
- All Simucube Wireless wheels with wireless data through Simucube Link Hub
Link Wheel Module — clean foundation for builders
Alongside Simucube 3 and Savu, Simucube is introducing the Link Wheel Module. This is a compact, integrated unit with touch screen and electronics, that gives wheel builders a direct way to craft wheels to connect with Simucube 3 via LightBridge benefits, or to other wheelbases using traditional USB wire or USB passthrough. In both cases you configure the wheel with Simucube Tuner.
The Link Wheel Module:
- Combines displays, LEDs, and all analog/digital inputs into one reliable, fault-isolated architecture.
Allows to use steering wheel’s screen as a touchpad to control the PC, game and Tuner without the need to reach a mouse. - Removes the need for internal USB hubs, adapters, or multiple add-on boards.
- Provides local rendering for smooth, consistent performance.
- Can drive LEDs with accurate synchronization, reinforced with durable touch display glass and PCB design.
- Simucube Link Quick Release with LightBridge contactless data and power, or via traditional USB.
- Integrated with Simucube Tuner for LED profiles, telemetry dashboards, and simple configuration.
With the Link Wheel Module, Simucube ensures that the Link standard is not just for its own products, but an open system for builders and partners — giving racers a wider selection of professional-grade wheels that all share the same racing-engineered connection system.
Leading the way at launch with Simucube Link Wheel Module technology are BavarianSimTec, Delta Sim Technologies, P1Sim, SimCore, and Lovely Sim Racing with their celebrated Lovely Dashboards. These early movers deliver native plug-it-in and drive Tuner setup and more.
“Simucube is one of the top brands in Sim Racing. Having the opportunity to work with them is not something I’d ever pass. With a proposition to work on a TOP SECRET project with Simucube – they had me at “hello”.
I truly believe that Sim Racing is still in its’ infancy. The potential for new technology is massive and the fact that 95% of manufacturers use the same exact tech stack to build their products is a testament to how much we need to grow.
My ultimate goal is to extend my projects in to this new technology. I really want to see how far I can take this vision I have.”
— Constantinos Demetriadis, Creator of the Lovely Dashboard
“At BavarianSimTec, we’ve always believed that true innovation in sim racing comes from attention to detail — the kind that only obsessive engineering and countless hours of testing can deliver. Working with Simucube is a natural fit: two brands pushing the boundaries of precision and immersion.
Sim racing still has so much untapped potential. Most of the industry is comfortable with familiar solutions — we’re not. Our goal is to redefine what’s possible in hardware feel, functionality, and design.
This collaboration isn’t just about another wheel or device; it’s about setting new standards for how connected, responsive, and beautiful sim racing equipment can be.”
— BavarianSimTec Team
Simucube 3 — the expected hero
Simucube 3 comes in three models — Sport (15Nm), Pro (25Nm), and Ultimate (35Nm). All feature:
- Re-engineered control algorithms for uniquely calibrated, silent, and consistent feel.
- New motors designed to deliver efficient torque precision and response, Ultimate with a completely new Spoke-type IPM motor with dense magnetic fields for pinpointed accuracy.
- Telemetry-based effects like road texture, ABS, and RPM feedback for added detail.
The Simucube Link Quick Release debuts with Simucube 3, using a P3G polygon profile and LightBridge — a brushless and contactless data and power transfer system without slip rings. With this system, the Simucube Link supported wheels get the data and power delivered through the QR.
Every Simucube 3 also comes with the new Control Box, allowing in-race tweaks to how the device feels, and system wake-up of Link devices with one press, but also with improved motor control, signal handling, and consistency across the product line.
Tuner 3.0 simplifies setup with just two main sliders for torque and feel, while also offering advanced tools for fine-tuning force feedback, telemetry effects, fading/boosting signals, and mechanical feel adjustments with curve-control. Users can preview changes without starting a simulator.
Quality-of-life updates include tooltips, precise text-input sliders, and a new paddock for sharing and importing profiles. Tuner 3.0 supports both Simucube Link devices and Simucube 2, with existing TrueDrive profiles carried over.
Savu steering wheels
The new Simucube Savu Sport and Pro wheels set a new standard for screenless formula-style wheels. Developed with partners and racers, Savu wheels deliver:
- Great ergonomics with unique cast aluminum frame design.
- Quiet, tactile paddles and backlit buttons.
- Plug-and-play with Simucube 3 wheelbases
Availability
- Simucube 3 Sport and Pro & Simucube Savu Sport and Pro are available for pre-order on 9th of October. Shipping is estimated to start in November.
- Simucube 3 Ultimate available in 2026.
Simucube 3 and Savu will be available through Simucube’s own website that sells to EU, US, UK, and Switzerland. Also, the products are available through Simucube Authorized global network of resellers.
Pricing
Simucube 3
- Sport €1236,41 (19% VAT) / $1399,00 (Excl. tax) / £1159,00 (20% VAT)
- Pro €1474,41 (19% VAT) / $1599,00 (Excl. tax) / £1399,00 (20% VAT)
- Ultimate €3188,01 (19% VAT) / $3299,00 (Excl. Tax) / £2899,00 (20% VAT)
Simucube Savu
- Sport €891,31 (19% VAT) / $989,00 (Excl. tax) / £829,00 (20% VAT)
- Pro €1248,31 (19% VAT) / $1299,00 (Excl. tax) / £1199,00 (20% VAT)
Testing at SimRacing Expo
Sim racers can test Simucube 3 and Savu at SimRacing Expo, Dortmund, 17–19 October, stand E5.
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