Asetek Racing has confirmed a release window for two of its most anticipated upcoming sim racing peripherals, with the company’s new Dual Mode Shifter and Load Cell Handbrake scheduled to arrive in October 2026. The Danish manufacturer confirmed the timing through its official Asetek Racing account, following several months of previews and software preparations for both devices. Asetek has not yet announced an exact launch day or final retail pricing, but the October window means both products are now only weeks away from joining its expanding sim racing ecosystem. Asetek Dual Mode Shifter Combines Two Gearbox Types The most notable of the two products is the Asetek Dual Mode Shifter, which is designed to provide both H-pattern and sequential shifting from a single unit. That approach allows sim racers to move between traditional manual cars and sequential race cars without requiring two separate shifters mounted to the cockpit. Asetek has already started preparing its software ecosystem for the new hardware. RaceHub 4.5 introduced support for the Dual Mode Shifter and Load Cell Handbrake in August, despite neither device being commercially available at the time. The software update suggested that development was approaching its final stages, but Asetek had not previously provided a firm retail window. October 2026 is now the first clear indication of when customers should expect the hardware to become available. Asetek Load Cell Handbrake Also Arrives in October Launching alongside the shifter will be Asetek’s new Load Cell Handbrake. As its name suggests, the device uses load-cell technology to measure the force applied by the driver rather than relying exclusively on lever travel. That should make the handbrake particularly relevant for rally, drifting and rallycross simulations, where drivers often need to control how aggressively the rear wheels are locked rather than treating the handbrake as a simple