Razer's haptic technology enhances sim racing experience significantly

Razer recently showcased its innovative haptic technology at GDC 2025, and the response has been positive, especially among sim racing enthusiasts. The company released two haptic products last year: the Freyja seat pad and the Kraken V4 Pro headset. While the headset has received praise, its high price may deter some buyers. The reviewer tried the Freyja seat pad and Kraken headset together while playing Assetto Corsa Competizione using a high-end racing setup. Initially, the vibrations from the Freyja were distracting, but soon they enhanced the gaming experience. The haptic feedback helped the reviewer better feel braking points and traction during racing, leading to improved lap times. Razer hinted at potential new products, including a racing seat that fully integrates the Freyja technology. However, any such product would likely be expensive and aimed at a niche market. Sim racing is popular but still a smaller segment within the gaming industry, making it uncertain if a new product would succeed in retail. Separately, Razer announced it is consolidating its software development kits into one, called Wyvrn. This new SDK will work with Unreal Engine 5.5, allowing future racing games to benefit from Razer's haptic systems. Overall, the experience left the reviewer eager to have a Freyja setup at home, despite concerns about how their pets would react to the vibrations.