How to activate D-BOX haptics in Forza Horizon 5

If you're ready to race, read this article to discover how to activate D-BOX haptics in Forza Horizon 5!

1. 

ACCOUNT & SUBSCRIPTION (1st time only)

If not already done, create your D-BOX Connect account.

2.

SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD (1st time only)

If not already done, download and install the latest version of D-BOX Motion Core Software or D-BOX HaptiSync Center Software.  It is available in the Software Downloads section of our website.    

If you have a Motion 1 chair and have installed Master Plus+ already, you can skip this step.

3.

ACTIVATION (1st time only)

Make sure your computer is activated and linked to your D-BOX Connect account using either the Game Center or the HaptiSync Center

4.

Open the Game Center or HaptiSync Center.

 4.

LOG IN

When prompted, login to your D-BOX Connect account.

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5.

If using the Game Center:

Set the HaptiSync Mode to D-BOX Coded Gaming

Select Forza Horizon 5 and click on Install to install the haptic code  (this needs to be done the first time you want to play the game or when there is an update to the haptic code).

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If using the HaptiSync Center:

In the HaptiSync Mode section, set the HaptiSync Mode to D-BOX Coded Gaming.

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Click Library to access the gaming haptic code library and select Forza Horizon 5 to install the haptic code.

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6.

Launch Forza Horizon 5 and in the SETTINGS,  HUD AND GAMEPLAY section:

Set the Data Out IP Address to 127.0.0.1 and the Data Out IP port to 32000.

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7.

Go back in the Game Center/HaptiSync Center and click on Launch to launch the game and activate the haptic code of your game. (IMPORTANT:  Forza Horizon 5 needs to be launched from the Game Center/HaptiSync Center)

IMPORTANT: To avoid any technical issues when playing, you should first launch the Forza game before launching it from the Game Center/HaptiSync Center.

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