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Version 2.31.0 - Adam LZ Compound, LZ E36, Carbon SR22 and New sponsor trees!

[p]Coming at you with another awesome update, this time with a wide variety of content to blast your way through! We hope you all enjoy the new content and look forward to seeing you drifting around LZ’s Compound!
[/p][p]NEW TRACK: LZ COMPOUND[/p][p]Welcome to Florida! We hope you enjoy our recreation of Adam LZ’s famous Compound. We have created 7 layouts for you to enjoy competing on. The Compound is narrow and highly technical so prepare to bring your A game if you want to be at the top! If you're a player on release keep an eye out while you’re ripping around the track, maybe you’ll find something special.
[/p][p][/p][p]NEW SPONSOR TREE: LZ Compound!
Experience the brand new track on all 8 new layouts to get your hands on the 3 titles up for grabs this update.

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Prepare to compete on the hardest ____ challenges available in Torque Drift! [/p][p][/p][p]CARBON BILLET SR22VET ENGINE
It's only fair that the 4 cylinder gets to compete against the big dogs in the carbon tier, and oh boy has it been tuned to perfection! If you enjoy the power band and general performance of a 4 cylinder you won’t be disappointed with this.
[/p][p][/p][p]ADAM LZ BMW E36
Adam LZ’s prolific E36 has come to TD1 and is ready to make a splash in the community! 
[/p][p][/p][p]BUG FIXES[/p]
  • [p]Various bug fixes[/p]
[p][/p][p]Thanks for playing everyone! We hope you all enjoy this update! If you have any more ideas/feedback we’re always checking up on our discord so please reach out![/p][p]
[/p][p]-Torque Drift Team[/p][p]
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Version 2.30.0 - Brand new Sponsor Tree, GR86, Carbon LS1, Carbon Garrett Turbo

[p]We’re back and have some awesome new stuff for you to try out. Update 2.30.0 is here to get you back in and crushing your competition with awesome new carbon parts and 2 new layouts to master![/p][p][/p][p]NEW SPONSOR TREE: AROUND THE GLOBE![/p][p]Take a trip across all of our tracks, you better watch out though they might prove to be a challenge to beat! With difficulty comes rewards, Play through 3 supercharges and earn 3 brand new Titles suggested by the community![/p][p]DISCOUNT SPECIAL OFFERS[/p][p]Limited time discounts for the AE86 TOFU, RX7 FD and FORD GT will be available in the special offers section of the store for Bullion on a rotating weekly schedule!
You will also find the new Parts to have a one time discounted purchase to test out if you like them or not![/p][p][/p][p]2 NEW LAYOUTS[/p][p]SKIDPAD - BIG CIRCLE[/p][p][/p][p]A brand new layout on the Skidpad with one long continuous drift, this layout is not for the faint of heart, make sure you bring a car with suitable power to make it the whole way![/p][p][/p][p]GINGERMAN - THE WAVE[/p][p][/p][p]Welcome back to gingerman, this time we’re goin back on track to link some hardcore corners, Make sure you carry your speed the whole way or you might come up short.[/p][p]
CARBON LS1 ENGINE
[/p][p]A new contender for best carbon engine in Torque Drift, get ready to feel that V8 power now in Carbon form.[/p][p]CARBON GARRETT G45 1500 TURBO[/p][p][/p][p]Torque Drift’s first Carbon Turbo and it's a monster! Feel the boost on this massive 76mm Turbo.[/p][p][/p][p]GR86 & LBWK Bodykit[/p][p][/p][p]The stock version of the GR86 is finally making its way into Torque Drift 1, get ready to make your ultimate drift build on this japanese icon.[/p][p]
BUG FIXES[/p]
  • [p]Various bug fixes[/p]
  • [p]Fixes to invisible UI panels [/p]
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We appreciate everyone for sticking around, you can look forward to more updates coming in the near future![/p][p][/p][p]-Torque Drift Team[/p][p]
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WISHLIST FOR TORQUE DRIFT 2 NOW AVAILABLE!

Torque Drift 2 on steam is almost here! Wishlist the game now so you're ready when it drops!

[h3]Wishlist here -> Torque Drift 2 Steam Page[/h3]

We also want to extend a huge Thank you to everyone that supports our games, we hope you are just as excited for Torque Drift 2's steam release as we are!

See you out there soon Drifters!

Version 2.29.0 - FD LONG BEACH '24, BETTER BRAKE BALANCE, TWITCH CRATE COMEBACK!

It's time to gear up for Formula Drift Season 2024! Update 2.29.0 will transport you straight to Long Beach as we kick off the series with a season-long leaderboard event – Get ready for unique round challenges with fantastic prizes in-game AND in the real world for the top scorers! Plus, experience improved control over brake balance on pro/stock vehicles for an even more exhilarating driving experience!

FORMULA DRIFT ROUND 1 – LONG BEACH!

WE’RE BACK AT IT. Under the shade of California Palm trees, we shred tyres and feel the smoky breeze. 🌴 Long Beach-exclusive challenges, sponsortree, titles & rewards are up for grabs for a limited time only! Don’t you miss competing during the Formula DRIFT season?

* FD Long Beach Challenges & sponsortrees will be active from UTC 9PM, 12 April - 9PM, 19 April

FORMULA DRIFT 2024 CHAMPIONSHIP!

IT CONTINUES. Since launching our official in-game Formula DRIFT Championship in 2022, we've consistently been impressed by the remarkable runs, closely contested standings, stunning liveries, and positive feedback for the event. Running our own series alongside the real FD season has been a thrill for both the players and us developers, and we're excited to witness the best drifters of the FD Championship in 2024!

How the event works:

  • Round 1 – Entry Cost: 50x Bullion
  • (Entry cost will be reduced at the start of each round)
  • In-Game and IRL Prizes for the Top 8 Leaderboard Players at the end of Irwindale!
  • Round standings will be automatically calculated for each round. As each round’s points accumulate, results will be displayed on a separate Overall Leaderboard system players can access and view in-game.


Stay tuned for the prizes we have for you!

THE RETURN OF TWITCH REWARDS!

WE LOVE FREE STUFF TOO. Our Torque Drift Twitch Crate is back to give you MONTHLY goodies! 😋

How do you get your hands on these rewards?

1. Subscribe to our #Twitch HERE: twitch.tv/torquemotorsport
2. Login into Torque Drift via the main menu with the same Twitch account you subscribed with
3. Collect your crate⁠ & redeem your monthly goodies!


IMPROVED BRAKE BALANCE!

Discover the excitement of fine-tuning brake balance on both pro and stock vehicles. Enjoy a more thrilling driving experience with enhanced control, making every moment behind the wheel even more exciting and immersive!


BUG FIXES & PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTS

  • Fixed Twitch channel link to take you to the correct page
  • Fixed AVS model T5 (np) alloys rear width
  • Fixed the Long Beach lag, ensuring smoother gameplay for all players just in time for FD Championship Round 1


As always, thank you to our awesome community for helping us improve the game every update! Gearin' up for a big season and it’s only just the beginning y’all!

– Torque Drift Team

Version 2.28.0 - BRAND NEW SKIDMAP, MAESTRO JUMP, BILLET 9.0 V10 ENGINE!

Mad Mike and friends return with an improved first-time user experience. There's never been a more perfect moment to launch your Torque Drift career than with the 2.28 release! Here’s why

BRAND NEW SKIDPAD MAP
Hope we’re enjoying the Round 5 FD hype at St. Louis, our FDSTL Leaderboard Event is LIVE until tomorrow with FREE x2 FD crates up for grabs! While we give 2022 FDSTL layout extra love for our Leaderboard Event this year, we’ve spent a bit more time updating our beloved World Wide Technology Raceway to accurately reflect the new paving added around Outer Zone 3! Relive 2022 WWT and SHRED rubber on the 2023 WWT sponsortree we’re dropping this update — Look at us, giving you options ♡

NEW MINAMI LAYOUT: MAESTRO JUMP!
We're turning up the heat with a brand-new layout inside the Minami track called Maestro Jump. This layout introduces an alternative jump line that's bound to test your skills and take your drifting to the next level. Get ready to push the limits and conquer this exhilarating new challenge!

BILLET 9.0 V10 ENGINE
Get ready to power up your rides with the ultimate rarity in the game: the Carbon Billet 9.0 V10 engine! This high-performance beast is set to become the most potent engine in #TorqueDrift. Buckle up and experience unmatched power and speed as you dominate the streets.

AVS MODEL F7 WIDTH FIX
We always know it could be better so we've gone ahead and tweaked the rear width of the AVS Model F7 alloy to match the front width. Here’s to our commitment to getting all the little details just right!👌

BUG FIXES & PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTS
  • Fixed car saving issue some players were experiencing.
  • Corrected the off-placement issue with the backfire. 
  • Various minor UI adjustments


Now's the ideal moment to utilize this track to lay down some rubber and fine-tune our skills in preparation for the ultimate challenge: The Road to the Championship!


– Torque Drift Team