That looked somewhat less certain after Endor filed for insolvency in July, but the deal went ahead and Fanatec is now part of Corsair. That includes its debts, manufacturing difficulties, and a raft of upset customers.

Corsair has announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the sim racing brand Fanatec. The agreement was officially signed on September 16 with the deal set to formally close within the week,

Corsair has added a premium steering wheel brand to its roster, after sailing into Fanatec's troubled waters to save most of the souls onboard.

Corsair Gaming's (NASDAQ:CRSR) acquisition of Fanatec should "round out" its portfolio of racing game products, Baird said. "We believe the acquisition of Fanatec helps Corsair round out its portfolio of sim racing peripherals,

CORSAIR® (Nasdaq: CRSR) announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire the Fanatec Sim Racing brand and all associated personnel, in an asset purchase from Endor AG. The acquisition is expected to close within the week.

Endor AG, the company best known for its sim racing game peripherals, particularly those sold under the Fanatec brand, is about to join the Corsair family, according to a press release that Corsair shared today about how a definitive agreement has been signed and how the transaction for the acquisition is expected to close imminently.

Corsair Gaming, Inc. CRSR has entered into a definitive agreement with Endor AG to acquire the Fanatec Sim Racing brand and all associated personnel. Situated in Landshut, Germany, Fanatec’s product portfolio includes force feedback steering wheels and wheelbases,