Nacon’s latest News From The Pits showcase was absolutely stuffed with racing announcements, ranging from new sim hardware and console-compatible direct drive wheels to fresh looks at MXGP 26, Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, Gear.Club Unlimited 3, and what comes next for the WRC series.

The third episode of the company’s racing-focused show also revealed what could be one of the more interesting pieces of affordable sim racing hardware arriving this year: the new REVOSIM RS Lite, a 3.2Nm direct drive wheel bundle priced at €279.90.

Nacon says that will make it the cheapest direct drive wheel on the market when it arrives later in 2026, and while we’ll need to see exactly where competing prices sit by launch, getting direct drive hardware anywhere close to the €280 mark is certainly going to get people’s attention.

You can watch the entire News From The Pits Episode 3 showcase below.

REVOSIM RS Lite aims to make direct drive racing considerably cheaper

The biggest hardware reveal was the RS Lite, positioned as the new entry point into Nacon’s REVOSIM ecosystem.

Rather than relying on the belt or gear-driven force feedback traditionally found in cheaper racing wheels, the RS Lite uses a 3.2Nm direct drive wheelbase. That means the steering wheel is connected directly to the motor, theoretically allowing more immediate and detailed force feedback.

The package also includes a Hall effect pedal set using magnetic sensors rather than traditional potentiometers, with adjustable spring resistance for the brake.

Nacon is throwing in a desk mount and smartphone holder too, with the phone able to act as a telemetry dashboard using the REVOSIM app. Bluetooth connectivity also allows console players to adjust settings without having to jump out of their game.

The RS Lite is scheduled to launch via Nacon later in 2026 for €279.90.

For anyone currently staring at the world of direct drive sim racing and wondering why a steering wheel appears to require refinancing the house, this could be a considerably less terrifying place to start.

The 10Nm RS Pure is coming to PS5 and Xbox

At the other end of the REVOSIM range, Nacon confirmed its more powerful RS Pure is heading to consoles.

The 10Nm direct drive wheel launched first on PC, but dedicated PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions are now in development and are expected during Q4 2026.

Development is also underway on console versions of the RS Initiale, which sits between the RS Lite and RS Pure with adjustable force feedback of up to 6Nm.

The PC version of the RS Initiale is currently scheduled for Q4 2026 and includes a motorsport-inspired wheel rim alongside a metal Hall effect pedal set.

Nacon also confirmed a standalone pedal set adapter for the RS Pure ecosystem will arrive during Q4, allowing PC players to use its pedals separately.

Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown is bringing houses back

There was plenty happening on the software side too, particularly for Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown.

KT Racing revealed the first details of Season 7, which launches on September 2, 2026, including changes to the Solar Pass and Live Event systems as well as new vehicles and additional cars coming to the in-game store.

The developer also went into more detail about its planned Season 7 Patch 1 mid-season update.

Perhaps more importantly for long-term Test Drive fans, Houses are officially returning in Season 8.

Houses were a memorable part of earlier Test Drive Unlimited games, effectively giving players properties in the open world where they could store and display their collection of increasingly irresponsible automotive purchases.

Game Director Guillaume Guinet showed some of the development work already completed on the feature during the presentation.

MXGP 26 gets an extended gameplay showing

MXGP 26 was another major part of the showcase, with pre-orders now open ahead of its October 1, 2026 release.

The official motocross game is being developed using Unreal Engine 5, and Artefacts Studio producer Romain Paolillo appeared during News From The Pits to show an extended chunk of gameplay.

That included a look at the championship mode, multiple official tracks, different riding options, and the Compound, a dedicated training area created by the development team.

For motocross fans, this was considerably more substantial than another cinematic trailer promising realistic mud.

Gear.Club Unlimited 3 pre-orders are live

Gear.Club Unlimited 3 also received a fresh gameplay presentation, showing off the PC version alongside some of its main modes.

That includes the new Highway Rush mode as well as graphical improvements over previous entries.

Pre-orders for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC opened on August 24, with the game scheduled to launch on October 8, 2026.

Endurance Motorsport Series targets early 2027

Endurance Motorsport Series resurfaced with another trailer, this time revealing the Khor Promenade circuit in the Middle East.

We also got another look at the game’s dynamic co-op system, which is one of its more unusual ideas.

Rather than simply putting several drivers into separate cars, Endurance Motorsport Series is built around the teamwork involved in an endurance racing outfit, with players taking on different responsibilities as part of the same team.

Nacon now says the game is targeting the first half of 2027.

A playtest is also planned for its PvP co-op mode, although specific dates have yet to be announced.

And Nacon is starting to tease the future of WRC

Finally, there was WRC.

Nacon didn’t announce a new game just yet, but the showcase included a mini-documentary featuring Grit Games, the team currently working on the future of the WRC franchise.

Members of the studio visited PH Sport, the French motorsport operation responsible for preparing and running rally machinery, as part of the segment.

It is still very much a tease rather than a full reveal, but its inclusion makes it clear that Nacon is beginning to lay the groundwork for whatever comes next from its officially licensed WRC games.

Taken together, News From The Pits Episode 3 was one of Nacon’s busiest racing presentations in a while. The RS Lite may ultimately prove to be the announcement with the widest impact, particularly if Nacon can genuinely deliver competent direct drive hardware for less than €300.

But between MXGP 26, Solar Crown’s continuing overhaul, a new Gear.Club, Endurance Motorsport Series, and the first hints about the next era of WRC, there was an awful lot here for people who enjoy going around corners much faster than they probably should.

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