Fanatec Driver 468: FullForce Comes to iRacing

Fanatec has launched its new Driver 468, a firmware update that brings a major improvement for users of its sim racing ecosystem: the addition of the FullForce technology on iRacing.

We’re thrilled to announce that iRacing will be the first title to offer native FullForce support. The 2025 Season 3 build (launching this week) introduces a new ‘Wheel Low Frequency Effects’ menu, which gives support for the FullForce feature and allowing users to fine-tune the behavior of individual FullForce effects.

In preparation for this update, we’re releasing Driver 468, which includes new firmware optimized for FullForce output for the ClubSport DD and ClubSport DD+. This update is not required for FullForce to work with iRacing, but it is highly recommended for the best experience.

The overall strength of FullForce can be adjusted to your preference in the Fanatec Tuning Menu, (shown as ‘FUL’ in most wheel displays).

You might notice the FullForce effects feel less intense than in our early demos – we’re already working on a fix for the next update.

How to use the recommended FullForce settings in iRacing for the ClubSport DD(+)

1. Navigate to the folder: C:\Users\*UserName*\Documents\iRacing
2. Open the app.ini with the text editor (make a backup from the file in case you want to revert to the default)
3. Look/search for the [TrueForce] settings and change the following settings marked in yellow
4. In case you want to adjust the settings, each line has an explanation on what the setting does. Raise or lower the values for each, -40 is the lowest and means the effect is turned off while 20 is the highest.
5. Save the file for the values to take effect.

What is FullForce?

Built for the instant response and zero backlash of direct drive systems, FullForce is a new force feedback protocol developed by FANATEC®. It fuses high-fidelity vibration cues with the core force feedback signal to deliver a more immersive driving experience. When the direct drive base is securely hard mounted, FullForce can transmit these vibrations through the entire frame, bringing your cockpit to life.

While today’s sims offer accurate steering forces, they often miss subtle sensations that real drivers feel, such as vibrations from the engine, road surface, and loss of traction. FullForce allows developers to add these nuanced effects, which can be physics-based or audio-based, depending on how the developer chooses to take advantage of the technology.

FullForce technology is available exclusively on the ClubSport DD and ClubSport DD+. 

• EU: ClubSport DD (799.95€)
• US: ClubSport DD (999.95$)
• AU: ClubSport DD (1.310$)
• EU: Clubsport DD Table Clamp (99€)
• US: Clubsport DD Table Clamp (99$)
• AU: Clubsport DD Table Clamp (159$)
• EU: ClubSport DD+ (999.95€)
• US: ClubSport DD+ (1179.95$)
• AU: ClubSport DD+ (1.660$)

Driver 468 is now available for download on Fanatec’s official website.

Happy Racing!