Minor hotfix
Fixed an issue with mapping controls to steer left.
Torque Drift News
Version 2.14.0 - DYLAN HUGHES FD 2022 LIVERY, CONTROL MAPPING UI UPDATES & MORE!
*Please note, players MUST update their game to 2.14.0 to have access to our new features and fixes!
SUP DRIFTERS!! Update 2.14.0 is coming at you with a HOT NEW FD Livery – Dylan Hughes! Get ready and rowdy for St. Louis track changes in preparation for Round 5 #FDSTL. With 3 rounds to go, there’s still time to catch up in our in-game FD Season Leaderboard! We’re tightening up some more bolts for this update with a focus on controller mapping UI reworks, car tweaks, crate rebalancing, track layout improvements, performance and optimisation, and overall maintenance work for a more refined gameplay experience!
[h3]DYLAN HUGHES FD 2022 LIVERY UPDATE![/h3]
Coming to the TD garage is Dylan Hughes' FD 2022 Livery! The team is ecstatic to FINALLY drop a brand new look for Dylan Hughes in-game, and yep – Players will be able to access ALL of Dylan’s liveries through the Paint Shop! Make sure to let us know how you like it, and if this Royal Purple beauty isn’t in your garage yet… GET ON IT Y’ALL!
[h3]CONTROLLER REMAPPING UI IMPROVEMENTS![/h3]
This has been on our radar for a while now, and we’re excited to finally present to you our controller remapping screen with a hot, NEW revamped design! This new design should feel more responsive, as well as relay controller information clearer and most importantly – tailored to the way YOU want to play. We’re also making more progress in improving gameplay on the Sim Rig, so stay tuned!
As we improve the overall user experience in our upcoming updates, any and ALL feedback is highly encouraged. Feel free to tell us what you think on Instagram or Discord!
[h3]FD CRATE REWORK![/h3]
Formula Drift goodies just got even HOTTER! We’ve made some tweaks to our fan favourite crate, players can now expect track competitive parts, high tier consumables & MORE when unboxing.
*Now available for purchase in-store on FD weekends only!
[h3]BUG FIXES & PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTS[/h3]
Thanks to our amazing TD community for bringing forward lots of feedback and suggestions. We know for the last few updates, we’ve had EXCITING new releases, but don’t worry – We hear you, and we’re ensuring we have updates focused on improving pre-existing features and balancing systems in the game!
– Torque Drift Team
SUP DRIFTERS!! Update 2.14.0 is coming at you with a HOT NEW FD Livery – Dylan Hughes! Get ready and rowdy for St. Louis track changes in preparation for Round 5 #FDSTL. With 3 rounds to go, there’s still time to catch up in our in-game FD Season Leaderboard! We’re tightening up some more bolts for this update with a focus on controller mapping UI reworks, car tweaks, crate rebalancing, track layout improvements, performance and optimisation, and overall maintenance work for a more refined gameplay experience!
[h3]DYLAN HUGHES FD 2022 LIVERY UPDATE![/h3]
Coming to the TD garage is Dylan Hughes' FD 2022 Livery! The team is ecstatic to FINALLY drop a brand new look for Dylan Hughes in-game, and yep – Players will be able to access ALL of Dylan’s liveries through the Paint Shop! Make sure to let us know how you like it, and if this Royal Purple beauty isn’t in your garage yet… GET ON IT Y’ALL!
[h3]CONTROLLER REMAPPING UI IMPROVEMENTS![/h3]
This has been on our radar for a while now, and we’re excited to finally present to you our controller remapping screen with a hot, NEW revamped design! This new design should feel more responsive, as well as relay controller information clearer and most importantly – tailored to the way YOU want to play. We’re also making more progress in improving gameplay on the Sim Rig, so stay tuned!
As we improve the overall user experience in our upcoming updates, any and ALL feedback is highly encouraged. Feel free to tell us what you think on Instagram or Discord!
[h3]FD CRATE REWORK![/h3]
Formula Drift goodies just got even HOTTER! We’ve made some tweaks to our fan favourite crate, players can now expect track competitive parts, high tier consumables & MORE when unboxing.
*Now available for purchase in-store on FD weekends only!
[h3]BUG FIXES & PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTS[/h3]
- PC/Phone Linking fixed
- FD St. Louis 2022 track layout changes and improvements
- Cleaned up assets to minimise in-game memory usage and reduce crash-rate
- Completed sponsor tree tabs are now correctly displayed as archived trees
- Englishtown spawn location and layout improvements
- Update/Carousel panels' “View” buttons are more interactive now (Stay tuned!)
- Adjusted crate summaries to more accurately reflect crate content
- Optimised Launch/Start screen flow (Getting to the Main Menu should be faster now)
- Obtaining Sponsor tree rewards screen improved for clearer flow
- Liveries button incorrectly greyed out when actually interactable
- Plus heaps more in-game, menu, paint shop, and garage UI & optimisation improvements!
Thanks to our amazing TD community for bringing forward lots of feedback and suggestions. We know for the last few updates, we’ve had EXCITING new releases, but don’t worry – We hear you, and we’re ensuring we have updates focused on improving pre-existing features and balancing systems in the game!
– Torque Drift Team
Version 2.13.0 - LINCOLN WHIDDETT'S MX-5, NEW MAZDA NA MIATA!
WADDUP DRIFTERS!!!! Absolutely thrilled to finally be back in the US for #FDATL after years – Atlanta, you have been GREAT to us, a truly memorable experience for our team to be back on the tracks for Formula Drift running around! The hype doesn’t stop at FDATL though… BUCKLE UP for Update 2.13.0 – Long-awaited NEW releases and revvin' up for FD ORLANDO just around the corner!
[h3]NEW PRO CAR – LINCOLN WHIDDETT’S MX-5 #NOKIDN![/h3]
This is no stranger to the drifting scene, Lincoln Whiddett is making his Torque Drift debut with his MX-5 NA! Following in the skid marks of his father, “Mad” Mike Whiddett, Lincoln is already reigning the tracks and gradually building up his own legacy. Now just to sweeten this hot addition even more, you’ll receive the stock NA Miata along with Lincoln’s MX-5 too! Get SIDEWAYS with this absolute ripper MX-5 NOW!
[h3]NEW MAZDA NA MIATA![/h3]
Blink blink! This super popular and indisputable classic 90s car has FINALLY landed in the Torque Drift garage! As one of the most recognisable icons in the car scene, it would be wrong of us to leave this stunner off the list, but it’s here and it’s ready to be built up! Your Miata will come with 2 free Stock bodykits, with additional options to purchase IMPORT and AFTERMARKET rarity bodykits (all of which will give you the option to have the Roof on/off!)
B-but… what about the uwu blinky m-miata eyes?!
Don’t worry, you have the option to purchase a bodykit of any rarity with EITHER fixed headlights down, or fixed headlights up! Let us know how you dress up this iconic necksnapper!
[h3]BUG FIXES & PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTS[/h3]
Thank you to THE BEST community (ever) for the feedback and support every update! LET'S GET KEEN FOR #FDORL!
– Torque Drift Team
[h3]NEW PRO CAR – LINCOLN WHIDDETT’S MX-5 #NOKIDN![/h3]
This is no stranger to the drifting scene, Lincoln Whiddett is making his Torque Drift debut with his MX-5 NA! Following in the skid marks of his father, “Mad” Mike Whiddett, Lincoln is already reigning the tracks and gradually building up his own legacy. Now just to sweeten this hot addition even more, you’ll receive the stock NA Miata along with Lincoln’s MX-5 too! Get SIDEWAYS with this absolute ripper MX-5 NOW!
[h3]NEW MAZDA NA MIATA![/h3]
Blink blink! This super popular and indisputable classic 90s car has FINALLY landed in the Torque Drift garage! As one of the most recognisable icons in the car scene, it would be wrong of us to leave this stunner off the list, but it’s here and it’s ready to be built up! Your Miata will come with 2 free Stock bodykits, with additional options to purchase IMPORT and AFTERMARKET rarity bodykits (all of which will give you the option to have the Roof on/off!) B-but… what about the uwu blinky m-miata eyes?!
Don’t worry, you have the option to purchase a bodykit of any rarity with EITHER fixed headlights down, or fixed headlights up! Let us know how you dress up this iconic necksnapper!
[h3]BUG FIXES & PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTS[/h3]
- Introduced new UI improvements for Store rotation timer
- Leaderboard scores should now be more inclusive of scores with higher values
- Poor connection? We got you! In-game store can now be accessed offline for consumable items (e.g TD crates)
- Clearer UI changes for game system notifications and messages
- & more UI tweaks, in-game performance and optimisation improvements!
Thank you to THE BEST community (ever) for the feedback and support every update! LET'S GET KEEN FOR #FDORL!
– Torque Drift Team
Version 2.12.0 - NEW ENGINES, FDLB '22 CAR BUNDLE & TRACK IMPROVEMENTS!
AYO DRIFTERS!!!! We hope you enjoyed the first FORMULA DRIFT SEASON 2022 weekend – What a RIPPER of a round! As we prepare for FD Atlanta, Update 2.12.0 will be all about fine-tuning and polishing the game for more seamless gameplay!
[h3]NEW ENGINES![/h3]
Piping hot in the part store are brand NEW Barra Engines in 3 rarities – Import (STROKED BARRA), Custom (RE-BUILT BARRA), and Carbon (BILLET BARRA)! Make sure to keep an eye out for them in your next store rotation and let us know which car you’re building up next with this!
[h3]LONG BEACH 2022 – DANGEROUS DUO BUNDLE![/h3]
These FD legends prove to us time and time again their righteous place in the league, and we’re celebrating our first round of Formula Drift by dropping a Long Beach 2022 Car bundle with your fav FDLB legends – Matt Field & Odi Bakchis!
Make sure to jump into the Special Offers tab to grab this 2-for-1 deal NOW! Offers end May 01, 23:59PM UTC so don’t MISS OUT Y’ALL!
[h3]TRACK LAYOUT IMPROVEMENTS – THE YARD, HAKONE, E-TOWN, THE SLAB, ORLANDO[/h3]
You’ll be ecstatic to hear we’ve made some (GOOD) changes to our favourite maps, including some Formula Drift layouts too!
The Yard
Hakone
Englishtown
The Slab
Orlando
[h3]BUG FIXES & PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTS[/h3]
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
[h3]NEW ENGINES![/h3]
Piping hot in the part store are brand NEW Barra Engines in 3 rarities – Import (STROKED BARRA), Custom (RE-BUILT BARRA), and Carbon (BILLET BARRA)! Make sure to keep an eye out for them in your next store rotation and let us know which car you’re building up next with this!
[h3]LONG BEACH 2022 – DANGEROUS DUO BUNDLE![/h3]
These FD legends prove to us time and time again their righteous place in the league, and we’re celebrating our first round of Formula Drift by dropping a Long Beach 2022 Car bundle with your fav FDLB legends – Matt Field & Odi Bakchis!
Make sure to jump into the Special Offers tab to grab this 2-for-1 deal NOW! Offers end May 01, 23:59PM UTC so don’t MISS OUT Y’ALL!
[h3]TRACK LAYOUT IMPROVEMENTS – THE YARD, HAKONE, E-TOWN, THE SLAB, ORLANDO[/h3]
You’ll be ecstatic to hear we’ve made some (GOOD) changes to our favourite maps, including some Formula Drift layouts too!
The Yard
- Improved clipping zones on Bridge/Full Track/Jump /Reverse
- Overall gameplay fluidity changes
- Easier initiation on Reverse/Full Track/Jump
Hakone
- Early initiation bonus on Skyline
- Introduced new clipping points from the OG version on Skyline
- Improved line on Skyline
Englishtown
- Fixed finish line on Drag Strip/FD/FD Pro
The Slab
- Fixed initiation bonus on full track
- Improved player experience on full track
Orlando
- Early initiation is now supported on Rev-FD
- Introduced barriers to prevent illegal lines
[h3]BUG FIXES & PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTS[/h3]
- Car Rebalancing - Offset improvements and better clutch response
- Adjusting camber with aftermarket angle kits in practice mode now update correctly
- Steam achievements are now properly rewarded to players
- RX7 FC no longer suspends in the air after repairing in custom lobbies
- Tutorial’s pause menu buttons now work as intended after switching back into the game
- Purchase Slot button no longer overlaps slot list in paintshop
- Plus more live lobby and performance improvements and UI tweaks!
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
Happy Twitch 1 Year Anniversary!
Hey Drifters!
On behalf of the WHOLE team here at Torque Drift, we wanted to give y’all a HUGE thank you for the overwhelming support over the last year (and a bit!) on our streaming journey!
It’s been an absolute ride hanging out and getting to know all our incredible players – The Q&As, getting schooled (mainly Billy) in our stream battles, epic tournaments and spectator moments, INSANELYYYY creative liveries y’all put hours into, and most importantly… that feeling of just seeing HEY TD! in our chats
To celebrate our 1st Anniversary on Twitch, we’re dropping 3x (not cold) Garlic Bread Stickers in your Special Offers tab for FREE, and a little something exclusive – for the month of April, a special chase challenge will be available for subscribers ONLY, with one of the rewards being our FIRST community chosen title ever: ’DOOR COLLECTOR'
The Twitch 1 Year Anniversary event will run from April 1, 12AM UTC – April 30, 11PM UTC, so get your subs IN and your COLD GARLIC BREAD STICKERS slapped ON!
Again, thank you to the best community we could ever ask for Here’s to another awesome year with y’all, STAY SIDEWAYS GANG!
– Torque Drift Fam
On behalf of the WHOLE team here at Torque Drift, we wanted to give y’all a HUGE thank you for the overwhelming support over the last year (and a bit!) on our streaming journey!
It’s been an absolute ride hanging out and getting to know all our incredible players – The Q&As, getting schooled (mainly Billy) in our stream battles, epic tournaments and spectator moments, INSANELYYYY creative liveries y’all put hours into, and most importantly… that feeling of just seeing HEY TD! in our chats
To celebrate our 1st Anniversary on Twitch, we’re dropping 3x (not cold) Garlic Bread Stickers in your Special Offers tab for FREE, and a little something exclusive – for the month of April, a special chase challenge will be available for subscribers ONLY, with one of the rewards being our FIRST community chosen title ever: ’DOOR COLLECTOR'
The Twitch 1 Year Anniversary event will run from April 1, 12AM UTC – April 30, 11PM UTC, so get your subs IN and your COLD GARLIC BREAD STICKERS slapped ON!
Again, thank you to the best community we could ever ask for Here’s to another awesome year with y’all, STAY SIDEWAYS GANG!
– Torque Drift Fam