FlatOut 4: Total Insanity VR news & patch notes

Wheels, wheels, wheels!

We launched with support for just a handful. Now we've confirmed hundreds of unique wheel setups working in the wild. A MASSIVE thanks to the community who reported bugs, dumped logs and helped us untangle the chaos that is trying to add wheel support to a game. Wheel support is genuinely hard (every setup is its own special cocktail of conflicts and you have to have all the gear to even test it on), which is why it didn't ship day one. But we're committed to getting everyone racing. Got a wheel that's still acting up? Hop in the Discord, grab our shiny new diagnostic tool, run it, and we'll get you sorted fast.

Custom Songs Are Here Drop your MP3s and M4As into a folder and BOOM — they show up in-game like they were always there. Title, artist, song skip, the works. Whether you're chasing that Flat Out 2 nostalgia or vibing to your favorite 90s/2000s bangers, your soundtrack is now your soundtrack. Music + racing = pure serotonin.

Multiplayer Voice Chat Shipped right after launch — talk smack, call out crashes, coordinate mayhem. We're just getting started here. Next up we're eyeing a proper lobby system: spectate other racers while you wait, or jump into solo races to kill time before the lobby fills (haven’t decided all the specifics, but we definitely can’t wait to continue improving the multiplayer experience).

Bug Squashing Crashes? Crushed. Frame pacing issues? Fixed. CPU can't keep up slowdowns? Handled. A mountain of other fixes we won't bore you with.

Other Goodies

• Motion control steering feels better now

• Entire input system reworked under the hood

• Performance improvements across the board

• Save editor tool — wanna cheat and unlock everything? We won't tell.

See you on the track!

VR Steering Wheel Support & Hardware Compatibility

FlatOut 4: Total Insanity VR supports a wide range of steering wheels for VR racing games, with ongoing updates as new hardware is tested and added. Which steering wheels are supported? Most Logitech and Thrustmaster wheels are supported for this VR racing game with wheel support. Confirmed working by the community:

• Logitech G27, G29, G920, G923

• Logitech RS50 (wheel only, pedals not yet supported)

• Logitech Pro Racing Wheel (wheel only)

• Thrustmaster T300, T300RS GT, T150 (after remapping), TX

• Fanatec CSL DD and CSL Pedals

• Fanatec DDPRO (use compatibility mode)

We will be updating this list regularly as support expands Some wheels may require light button remapping in settings. We are actively expanding VR racing simulator hardware support. Not seeing your wheel listed?

If you’re using a steering wheel that isn’t on this list, join our Discord so we can help troubleshoot and, where possible, get your wheel working in-game.

Wheel Trouble Shooting

My Wheel Doesn’t Work — What Should I Do?

If your wheel is not working, it may not currently be supported by the game. However, there are a few troubleshooting steps you can try first.

1. Disconnect Other Controllers

Other connected controllers or peripherals can sometimes interfere with your wheel inputs.

To check this:

• Open Windows Game Controllers

• Check which devices are currently being recognised

• Disconnect any unnecessary controllers or peripherals

2. Manually Bind Your Wheel Controls

You may need to manually assign your wheel buttons and pedals in-game.

To do this:

1. Open Options

2. Go to the Controls tab

3. Select the action you want to bind (for example, Nitro)

4. Press the button or pedal you want to assign

If the game detects the input, it will automatically bind that control to the selected action.

3. Wheel Inputs Are Not Detected

If your wheel, pedals, or buttons do not register any input, the device may not currently be recognised by the game.

While we are working to support as many wheel and pedal setups as possible, not all devices are currently supported. To help us improve compatibility, please generate and send us a wheel diagnostics log.

How to Generate a Wheel Diagnostics Log

1. Start the game with your wheel and pedals connected

2. Try using the wheel in-game:

Navigate menus

Drive in a race

Press buttons and pedals

3. Open Options

4. Under the Control Settings tab, select Export Wheel Diagnostics

5. Navigate to the following folder on your PC:

C:\\Users\\*YourUsername*\\AppData\\Local\\FlatOut4

6. Locate the file named Wheel Diagnostics

7. Rename the file to match the name of your wheel or pedal set

8. Send the renamed file to us for investigation

What If I Can Bind Buttons but the Wheel Doesn’t Work During a Race?

This is usually caused by VR Motion Steering being enabled.

To disable it:

1. Open Options

2. Go to the Control Settings tab

3. Ensure that VR Motion Steering is turned Off

Once disabled, test the wheel again in a race.

If you’re still having trouble or need extra help please open a ticket with us on  Discord and we will do our best to help.

To our amazing community,

Thank you for supporting the Early Access launch of FlatOut 4: Total Insanity VR! 🫶 We are thrilled to see so many players jumping in and it means the world to us.

The fact that so many people have said that this is their “game of the year” or a “must buy now” title has been inspiring to our growing studio. 🙏We could not be more thankful and grateful to hear these accolades. 

While the experience is already exciting the community, our priority right now is ensuring it is a fast & flawless experience for everyone. 

We are currently tracking bugs reported by the community and are working on a hotfix as we speak.

We’ve seen the reports regarding steering wheel compatibility and force feedback issues.

Mapping various hardware manufacturers requires careful testing to ensure we don't break other controls in the process.

If you want to be part of this process, and wheelie help us test new builds, or give direct feedback on how the cars feel, join us on Discord. 💥🚗

In the meantime, please check the Steam discussions for a list of currently supported models and potential workarounds.

Your feedback helps us!

Check the Steam discussions | Join our Discord

Thanks again for all the support. See you on the track ːsteamhappyː

As the first Flat2VR Spark release, we’re taking a little extra time to add a few more improvements so Early Access players get the best possible experience.

Brace for Impact 

If you’ve been stuck in traffic, FlatOut 4 VR is a total rebuild for VR. Led by Mutar (NoMoreFlat), with Flat2VR Spark backing the project, this is the full-cockpit, full-contact racing experience you’ve been waiting for.

Wishlist now and get ready for the insanity!

Revealed at the VR Games Showcase, FlatOut 4 VR is finally coming to Steam April 23, 2026. It’s promising to be pure chaos in your headset. This is the first release from Flat2VR Spark, our new creator-led label, and it’s loud, fast, and completely out of control.

You’re Behind the Wheel… and the Crash Hits Hard

Every pileup, every spinout, every insane near miss hits at eye level. This isn’t watching from the sidelines, you are inside it. Slide, spin, smash, and survive in cockpit-first VR action. Hesitate for a second, and you’re toast.

Full Game, Fully Rebuilt for VR

We didn’t just slap on a headset. FlatOut 4 VR delivers:

• Cockpit-first racing – feel every slam, spinout, and crash

• 6DOF support – look, lean, and react like you’re really in the car

• All modes included – racing, arena battles, stunt mode, multiplayer

• DLSS clarity – sharper visuals, smoother VR performance

Vehicle interiors were reworked for intense, in-headset action. Every race, every arena, every stunt feels louder, faster, and closer than ever.

Built by VR Experts

With help from Mutar (NoMoreFlat), Flat2VR Spark paired external VR expertise with full studio support to turn this ambitious adaptation into a fully licensed VR release. This is the first taste of Spark’s mission: more official VR releases, faster and better than ever.

Early Access April 23

Get ready to crash, spin, and fly through chaos. FlatOut 4 VR hits Early Access on Steam April 23, 2026! 

Wishlist now and crash headfirst into the insanity.