Thrustmaster has entered a new chapter in its long-standing partnership with Polyphony Digital Inc., becoming an Official Partner of the Gran Turismo World Series.

This new milestone further strengthens a partnership built on trust, innovation, and a shared passion for delivering the ultimate sim racing experience.

Thrustmaster and Gran Turismo have a 16-year history of collaboration offering players ever more realistic driving experiences, having pioneered the development of a number of Officially Licensed Gran Turismo steering wheels and pedal sets.

Thrustmaster’s latest commitment to gamers comes with the unveiling of the T-GT III, an Officially Licensed 'Gran Turismo 7' Steering Wheel. This is the very first Direct Axial Drive bundle designed for Gran Turismo, as well as the first bundle to include a load-cell pedal set.

Thanks to the Direct Axial Drive motor architecture inspired by today's most advanced performance hypercars, the T-GT III delivers a constant torque of 5 Nm with an overshoot capacity of up to 10 Nm. This power reserve prevents any saturation and guarantees ultra-low latency as well as instant responsiveness. Combined with Thrustmaster’s Harmony technology and its high frequency torque, it introduces unprecedented haptic effects to the game: GEAR JOLT, which lets you feel every gear shift, and ENGINE ROAR, which makes the chassis resonate in time with the engine’s RPM.

Staying true to its commitment to innovation, Thrustmaster will continue to evolve the product through software and firmware updates to keep pace with Gran Turismo's 'Spec' updates, thereby ensuring long-term support for players to continue enjoying an ever-more immersive Gran Turismo experience.

Engineered without compromise for the most demanding sim racers, the T-GT III represents the ultimate expression of Thrustmaster's expertise and delivers an authentic and immersive Gran Turismo experience in a turnkey bundle.

Sim racers eager to experience all the new features in the Gran Turismo 'Spec IV' update will be able to purchase the complete T-GT III bundle at the end of the year, with worldwide availability expected before Christmas. More details will be revealed in the coming months.

"We have a long-standing partnership with THRUSTMASTER, who, over the years, have remained faithful to Gran Turismo by offering solutions which enhance the driving experience. The journey we’ve taken together has allowed us to extend the desired sensations through a steering wheel as technology and the game have evolved. We are delighted to welcome them as a partners of Gran Turismo World Series" comments Kazunori Yamauchi, producer of the Gran Turismo series.

"Meeting Gran Turismo’s exacting standards is no small feat. In the 16 years we’ve been working together, Yamauchi-san’s motto has remained a commitment to the game in every sense of the word; this has allowed us to take on projects that no one else would have accepted in order to achieve that level of fidelity. This collaboration continues to inspire our teams year after year because passion remains at the heart of our discussions," adds Gilles Raulet, Director of Development and Licensing at Thrustmaster.

Thrustmaster T-GT III Product Information

While Thrustmaster joins fellow wheel and pedal maker Moza as an Official Partner, Fanatec remains the Official Steering Wheel Partner of the Gran Turismo World Series. Fanatec equipment continues to be used at Gran Turismo World Series live events as the official hardware, providing a consistent competitive environment for the world's top drivers.