Forza Horizon 5 is finally upon us, with the latest entry in the racing series coming to Xbox Series X/S. It’s one of the staple Xbox exclusive franchises, and one that prides itself on immersion and photo-realistic vehicles. To enhance the realism, some players opt for physical racing wheels instead of controller joysticks — but does Forza Horizon 5 support them? Read on to find out.

Does Forza Horizon 5 Have Racing Wheel Support?

Yes, Forza Horizon 5 does have racing wheel support. It’s a feature that’s become standard for high-end racing games, so it’s no surprise to see Playground Games bring it to their latest release. However, there are a few caveats worth noting if you’re about to dive in.

Firstly, not all wheels will work with Forza Horizon 5. In fact, only a select few brands will be compatible. These are Logitech, Thrustmaster, and Fanatec. If you’ve got a wheel from another brand, the chances are it won’t work. The official Forza forums have a handy list of all compatible racing wheels, which is worth checking out in case you aren’t sure.

Equally, you’ll need to make sure that your wheel drivers and firmware are totally up to date. The forum post makes a particular point of wheels working on recent releases without the latest firmware – but that won’t be the case for Forza Horizon 5. As such, you’ll want to connect your wheel to your PC and double-check it’s running the newest firmware, otherwise it might not work.

Sadly, quite a few Forza Horizon 5 racing wheels are compatible with PC, but not Xbox. This is mainly the case with Logitech and Thrustmaster wheels, so it’s a good idea to check the compatibility list to make sure. However, the chances are that wheels that worked on previous Forza titles should also do the trick here. It’ll add to the immersion of your experience, so make sure your wheel is up to the task!