Ethan Crossfield 
Gran Turismo 7 continues to expand beyond game updates and competitive events, with Thrustmaster preparing a new officially licensed steering wheel bundle for its racing community. The T-GT 3 will cost $749.99 and is scheduled to open for pre-orders on December 3, 2026, adding new force-feedback and control technologies to the PlayStation racing setup.
A New Official Wheel for Gran Turismo 7
The T-GT 3 is the latest product from Thrustmaster’s 16-year partnership with the creators of Gran Turismo. The company describes the wheel as the beginning of a new phase for the Gran Turismo 7 driving experience, with Direct Axial Drive serving as its most significant technical addition. This system is designed to provide a responsive, immersive force-feedback experience.
The wheel offers 5 Nm of constant torque and can reach up to 10 Nm at peak output. That range allows the hardware to simulate changing resistance as drivers respond to events on the track. The package also includes a leather-finished wheel, four Gran Turismo rotary encoders, and support for both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
Load-Cell Pedals and New Haptic Effects
The T-GT 3 bundle introduces a built-in load-cell pedal set to the product line. Instead of relying mainly on how far a pedal is pressed, load-cell technology measures applied force, giving players a different way to manage braking and acceleration.
Thrustmaster is also adding two haptic effects. Gear Jolt is intended to communicate gear changes through the wheel, while Engine Roar is designed to make the chassis respond to engine-revolution changes. The feature set also includes ultra-low latency and the company’s Harmony technology. Thrustmaster says continued software and firmware updates will help the wheel remain compatible with future Gran Turismo 7 updates.
Release Timing and Esports Relevance
Pre-orders are scheduled to begin on December 3, 2026, at a recommended retail price of $749.99 in the United States. The bundles are expected to ship before Christmas, placing the T-GT 3 among the major hardware additions planned for Gran Turismo 7 during the holiday period.
The announcement also arrives as Thrustmaster returns as an official sponsor of the Gran Turismo World Series after being away from the sponsor list since 2020. Polyphony Digital recently completed the third 2026 World Series round in Singapore. The next season could provide a prominent stage for the new wheel, although the source does not confirm which professional drivers will use it.
Key points
- Thrustmaster’s T-GT 3 costs $749.99 and opens for pre-orders on December 3, 2026.
- Direct Axial Drive is the wheel’s headline technology, with up to 10 Nm of peak torque.
- The bundle includes built-in load-cell pedals and Gear Jolt and Engine Roar haptic effects.
- The T-GT 3 supports PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 and is expected to ship before Christmas.
Expert View
The T-GT 3 positions Gran Turismo 7 as a platform for premium racing hardware as well as a traditional console game. Its price places it above casual controller accessories, but the combination of stronger force feedback, load-cell pedals, and ongoing firmware support could appeal to dedicated sim racers. Thrustmaster’s renewed World Series sponsorship also gives the product added competitive visibility, even though its effect on professional driving lineups remains unknown.
