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The MOZA HMA150 Motion Platform was officially introduced this week as part of MOZA’s expansion into motion simulation. We already covered the initial announcement and the technical overview in our previous article about the MOZA HMA150. During the GDC Festival of Gaming, OC Racing had the opportunity to test the system directly at MOZA’s booth and take a closer look at how it performs in practice.
While the platform is still in development and final pricing and availability have not yet been confirmed, the hardware shown at the event provided a first indication of how MOZA’s motion solution is intended to function.
Testing the MOZA HMA150 Motion Platform in person revealed that the system focuses primarily on fast response and noticeable motion feedback. The platform reacts quickly to telemetry changes from the simulation, which translates into immediate movement of the rig.
Acceleration is one of the situations where the movement is most noticeable. When applying throttle, the platform shifts to simulate the forces acting on the driver. The movement is quick and clearly perceptible, adding another layer of physical feedback compared to a static simulator setup.
Braking and cornering inputs also trigger distinct motion cues. Weight transfer during heavy braking or sudden direction changes can be felt through the platform, while bumps and uneven track surfaces create smaller movements and vibrations.
During testing it also became clear that larger mistakes in the simulation produce stronger physical responses. Losing control of the car or hitting kerbs aggressively can result in more pronounced movement from the platform.
MOZA has shared several key specifications for the MOZA HMA150. The system features a maximum stroke of 150mm, which determines the total vertical movement range available to the actuators.
The platform is capable of reaching a peak speed of 300mm per second. This speed allows the actuators to react quickly when telemetry data changes during driving scenarios such as acceleration, braking, or sudden directional shifts.
MOZA also lists a maximum output of more than 1G of acceleration force, which contributes to how strongly the system can simulate forces acting on the driver.
In addition to larger motion movements, the platform supports vibration feedback between 0 and 150Hz. This allows the system to reproduce smaller effects such as engine vibrations or road surface texture.
According to MOZA, the system is designed for low latency and real-time motion feedback, ensuring that actuator movements correspond directly with telemetry data from the simulation.
The platform operates with a 48V low-voltage input, which is used to power the motion actuators.
Some of the promotional material shown during the announcement displayed the motion platform together with a full cockpit setup. This led to speculation that MOZA might also be developing its own simulator chassis.
However, representatives at the booth confirmed that the company currently has no plans to produce a dedicated cockpit. Instead, the MOZA HMA150 is intended to work with third-party cockpits already available on the market.
This approach allows existing simracing setups to potentially integrate the motion system without replacing the entire rig.
MOZA has not officially confirmed the final price or release date for the MOZA HMA150.
However, based on information shared during the event, the expected price range is currently estimated to be around $3000. This figure has not yet been finalized.
Similarly, the release window remains tentative. Early estimates suggest a possible launch in Q2 or Q3 of this year, although this timeline may change as development continues.
The introduction of the MOZA HMA150 Motion Platform represents MOZA’s first step into the motion simulation segment. The company has previously focused primarily on wheelbases, steering wheels, and pedals.
Motion platforms add a physical layer of feedback to simulator setups by translating telemetry data into movement. Depending on the implementation, this can communicate elements such as acceleration forces, braking weight transfer, or road surface changes.
With the HMA150, MOZA is expanding its hardware ecosystem into this area while integrating the system with its existing software environment.
The version of the MOZA HMA150 Motion Platform shown at the GDC Festival of Gaming represents an early look at the system before its official release. Final hardware specifications, pricing, and compatibility details may still change before the product becomes commercially available.
For now, the hands-on session at GDC provided a clearer view of how the platform operates and what technical features MOZA plans to include once it launches.
Stay tuned for OC Racing’s on-site video coverage from GDC in San Francisco, which will be published tomorrow and will provide a closer look at the MOZA HMA150 Motion Platform in action.
