F1 24, the latest installment in the popular racing game series, has officially been released for everyone and is no longer in early access. With that, many are diving into their virtual cockpits to experience the new features and improvements. But like with every F1 title, things have not been so smooth and some players are encountering issues with Force Feedback on their racing gear. If you’ve been enjoying the game with all your equipment but are facing problems with the Force Feedback, keep reading this guide to learn how you can fix it and get back to the immersive racing experience.
Force Feedback is a feature in racing games that gives you physical sensations through the steering wheels. It simulates the real-world forces you would feel while driving a car, such as the texture of the road, the grip of the tires, and the movements of the car. Now obviously, this makes the game feel more realistic and helps you control your cars better. Many players love using Force Feedback in F1 games because it makes the racing experience more immersive and exciting. It feels like you’re really driving a Formula 1 car, which adds to the thrill and challenge of the game. That being said, let’s see how you can fix it when it stops working.
F1 24 Force feedback not working: How to fix it
First and foremost, Force Feedback issues in F1 games are not new and have been reported by many players, particularly on PC. Unfortunately, as of writing this article, there is no official fix for this issue. However, there are several workarounds that might help restore Force Feedback. These solutions may or may not work for everyone, but they are worth trying out to see if they resolve the problem.
Restart Your Device
The first workaround to try when facing Force Feedback issues in F1 24 is to restart your device. Whether you are playing on a PC, Xbox, or PlayStation, a simple restart can often resolve minor software glitches that might be affecting the game’s performance. Turn off your device completely, wait for a few moments, and then turn it back on.
Check Game Settings
Go to the game’s settings menu and ensure that Force Feedback is enabled. Sometimes, the setting might be turned off by default or changed accidentally. Navigate to the Controls or Wheel settings section and make sure Force Feedback is set to “On.” More specifically, tweak around with the Wheel Damper setting and the Feedback Strength values to see if that fixes the issue.
Force Feedback Settings
Another potential fix involves toggling the force feedback settings. Go into the control options and turn off force feedback under “vibration and force feedback.” Save your control scheme, then turn the force feedback back on. This process can reset the settings and make force feedback work correctly. This method has been confirmed to work for some players so do give it a shot.
Restart the Wheel
One simple workaround is to restart your steering wheel while you’re in driving mode. To do this, start the game and enter the driving mode. Once you are there, turn off your wheel, and then turn it back on. If this method doesn’t work, you can try restarting your wheel during gameplay. Just turn off your wheel while you are in driving mode and then turn it back on. Sometimes, simply resetting the wheel during active gameplay can solve the Force Feedback issues.
Reconnect the Wheel via Pause Menu
Another method to fix the Force Feedback problem is by reconnecting your wheel in the game’s pause menu. While playing the game, enter the pause menu, unplug your wheel, and then plug it back in. Once reconnected, unpause the game and check if the Force Feedback is now active.
Use Flashbacks
Another workaround, especially for those using Thrustmaster, involves starting any session, such as a fast lap. Once you have control, use the flashback feature. This should activate the Force Feedback, which will then work for the rest of your playing session. This method has been effective for some players and might work for others as well.
Change Display Settings
Switching between different display modes can also help in fixing the Force Feedback issue. If you are using Windowed Fullscreen mode, try switching to Fullscreen mode, or vice versa. To do this, launch the game, go to the settings menu, and navigate to the Graphics settings. Apply the changes and check if the Force Feedback starts working.
Alt+tab
A simple fix for Force Feedback issues is to alt-tab out of the game and then back in. Often, the game starts with a focus on another background app, causing the Force Feedback to not work. Pressing the alt-tab and clicking back on F1 23 with your mouse can resolve this issue, restoring Force Feedback functionality.
Enable or Disable Steam Input (For Steam Users)
For those playing F1 24 via Steam, adjusting the Steam Input settings might help resolve the Force Feedback problem. Open Steam, right-click on F1 24 in your library, select Properties, and go to the Controller tab. From there, try enabling Steam Input to see if it fixes the issue. If not, try disabling Steam Input and testing again.
Update Wheel Firmware
Making sure that your wheel’s firmware is up-to-date is crucial for compatibility with F1 24. Visit your wheel manufacturer’s website, find your wheel model, and download the latest firmware. After installing the firmware, restart your computer and launch the game to check if the Force Feedback is functioning.
Logitech G29 or G923 users
If you’re experiencing Force Feedback issues with a Logitech G29 or G923 after a GHub update, a potential fix involves editing the Windows registry. So, open the Registry Editor, navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\MediaProperties\PrivateProperties\Joystick\OEM\VID_046D&PID_C24F. Make sure the OEMName is set to “Logitech G29 Driving Force Racing Wheel USB” and OEMData to “43 00 08 10 19 00 00 00”. If these values are different, edit them to match. This fix has resolved the issue for some users, and for a more detailed breakdown, click here.
Use Logitech Gaming Software Instead of G HUB (For Logitech Users)
Switching from Logitech G HUB to the older Logitech Gaming Software might help those using a Logitech wheel. First, uninstall Logitech G HUB from your PC. Then, visit the Logitech website and download the Logitech Gaming Software. After installing it, restart your PC and launch the game.
Well, these are some workarounds that might do the trick and help you with Force Feedback issues in F1 24. Anyway, that is all we have for now. We hope this was helpful. Now, for more gaming guides and news like this, make sure to visit DigiStatement regularly. Read more: F1 24 crashing in VR: How to fix it?
