5 tips & tricks for MotoGP 22 success

Want some MotoGP 22 tips? Here are five of them so you can enjoy more high-speed bike racing action than you can shake a handlebar at.

If you are looking for some MotoGP 22 tips and tricks because you are new to the series, bike racing in general or have been finding it hard to stay upright, maybe this quick video can help.

I have put together a smorgasbord of useful tips for beginner riders which should, in theory, give you more of a chance to tackle that steep learning curve. On with the show.

1) Do the tutorial

Yeah, I know reading an instruction booklet is hardly riveting and neither is completing a tutorial. But MotoGP 22 is tough and, honestly, you will benefit from it. So avoid pressing the Y button or equivalent to skip it and get stuck in.

From learning how rapidly the bikes accelerate and braking distances to what each electronic system does such as EBS and the Ride Height Device (RHD), you will not regret the extra preparation.

On a similar note, MotoGP 22 also recommends difficulty adjustments after each race – just in case it thinks you would benefit from a little extra help. More on this later.

2) Walk before you can run

Just because you can jump straight into a MotoGP championship on absurdly fast two-wheelers does not mean it is the best idea. More than likely, you will spend less time on the bike and more time on the floor. In a great deal of pain.

For the sake of learning and also for game longevity, start your career in Moto3 or perhaps Moto2 if you want a mix of accessibility and speed. Then go for the official 2022 season as this has all races, giving you time for point number three in my MotoGP 22 tips and tricks guide.

3) Learn the circuits

Yes, in a game where bike control is important it makes sense to learn all 21 official tracks from the 2022 season and the older variations from the new 2009 season mode.

Especially as most circuits require a different approach to conquer and that each bike can get up to speed rapidly, but not lose it quite so easily. Braking points are super important.

Giving yourself the ability to think one corner or more ahead really is useful. So use the free practice and qualifying sessions to give yourself the best chance of familiarisation.  

As a by-product for completing qualifying, you can earn bike research and development points used to make your bike even better and therefore further improve your chances of success.

4) Be gentle

Next up, be gentle! I know you can chuck four-wheelers around aggressively, but for bikes it is unwise. At least, until you build up your confidence and skill.

Use gentle joystick steering inputs to maintain your balance while reducing tyre friction that harms your speed and acceleration, then ease the throttle out progressively as the corner ends and the straight begins.

Try to brake while upright to maximise braking power and keep yourself from sliding out, then turn into a corner. Use memorable braking points such as 150 or 100-metre signs beside the track to help you avoid braking too early or, even worse, too late.

Remember that different bikes will have different braking distances and levels of grip and that sometimes taking it steady can work out faster as you tend not to overcook corners and can maintain a faster line through corners more easily.

On the subject of the new Ride Height Device, RHD for short, this helps with putting the power down after a corner or from a standing start. Just remember that it disengages only if you brake hard enough – this could explain why you are struggling to corner after using it. Keep an eye on the HUD.

Anything else? Well, you can really maximise your pace by feeling a warning vibration from the controller when you push too hard or lean into a corner too much. Ease off in both cases where possible before you crash.

MotoGP 22 may take a while to master, but when you do it is rewarding. Especially if you take your newfound skills online to race against the world.

5) Let MotoGP 22 help

And last in my MotoGP 22 tips and tricks guide is to make use of the driving aids options. There is no shame in starting with auto braking, for example, although I would say it harms your ability to learn braking points.

‘Intermediate’ is a good starting point as it helps with the front brake and turning. However, ‘pro’ is best if you are the type of person who wants to feel the bikes most and get thrown in at the deep end.

Personally, I think a mix of settings tailored to you, AKA ‘custom’, is best. Keep rewind on as it is really frustrating to have a good race but throw it away at the last corner. Trajectory aids, meanwhile, are useful for helping you learn the best line at each circuit.

As you start to get more confident, feel free to reduce or switch some options off. Maybe even make the AI more challenging. The risks will be higher, but so will the rewards.

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