JDM: Japanese Drift Master News

[p][/p][p]It's been just over a week since the launch of our biggest update yet - Patch 1.7.0 - and we’re keeping the momentum going! Over the past few days, we’ve been listening closely to your feedback, reports, and suggestions for further tweaks and improvements. Today’s update is the result of that collaboration, focusing mainly on enhancing gameplay, improving stability, and refining key details in our game.[/p][p][/p][p]Patch 1.7.1 addresses several issues reported to us by the community to deliver a smoother and more enjoyable experience. From fixing bugs in Tiger events to improving the manga reading assistant and resolving crashes related to steering wheel inputs, we’ve worked to elevate your gameplay. [/p][p][/p][p]While today's patch brings a noticeable upgrade, it’s just a pit stop on the road to even bigger novelties and cool features. We know many of you are excited about the upcoming liveries and decals system that will let you personalize your cars even further, and we’ll be ready to share more details - and a date - very soon. Don’t worry, you won’t have to wait long.[/p][p][/p][p]Below, you’ll find the detailed changes introduced in this update. Thank you for your continued support and feedback, which help us improve the game![/p][p][/p][h2]Patch 1.7.1 Notes[/h2][hr][/hr][h3]Gameplay[/h3]

• [p]Players can no longer sell Tiger's Car to the Dealer.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a bug that caused two AI opponents to have the same name in some Tiger campaign events.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a bug where the AI crossed the finish line in the last Tiger campaign event.[/p]

[h3]Manga Reader Assistant[/h3]

• [p]Improved the order of the manga reading assistant in Chapter 5, Page 4.[/p]

[h3]Stability and Performance[/h3]

• [p]Fixed issues causing crashes when selecting grip/drift presets while using a steering wheel.[/p]
• [p]Addressed general issues that were causing crashes.[/p][p][/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p]As always, we encourage you to join our Discord server, where you may share your thoughts about the game and the changes we are implementing.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Let’s Drift![/p][p]The Gaming Factory Team[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]GAMING FACTORY - UPCOMING RELEASES[/h3][p]We're not only a developer but also a publisher. If you like JDM, take a look at what other titles we have gearing up for launch. Who knows, maybe you'll come to love them, as much as we do! Thanks![/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p][/p][p]Artists, it’s time to put your cameras down (just for a sec!), as the third round of our awesome Photo Mode contest is now over! And so, we’re excited to announce the next three winners, whose snaps won your hearts and received the most votes, just as stated in the competition rules.[/p][p]Very soon, the winning works will make their way into JDM: Japanese Drift Master as stunning loading screen backgrounds. To honor their creativity, the authors will also be awarded a special role on our Discord server, marking them as standout members of our community.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]Once again, three winning screenshots will soon be added to JDM as loading screen backgrounds![/h3][p][/p][p]With the upcoming update, these three fan-favorite shots will be featured in-game, proudly bearing their creators’ names. It’s not just a victory - it’s a way to leave your mark on Guntama’s history forever. Gratz to the winners![/p][p][/p][h3]And now, without further ado - the winners![/h3][p]🏆 FilipQn729[/p][p]🏆 Iceaac[/p][p]🏆 sukonbu3[/p][p][/p][h2]FilipQn729[/h2][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]Iceaac[/h2][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]sukonbu3[/h2][p][/p][h3]Didn’t win this time? No worries, the next round starts now![/h3][p][/p][p]We'd like to remind you that the Photo Mode Contest is a recurring event, with three winners. So if you just missed out on winning this time, don't give up. Your new screenshots have a chance to win in future editions. Remember that the Contest takes place on our Discord server, so if you want to join in on the fun, first join our awesome drifting community. We can’t wait to see your amazing snaps! [/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]Just a friendly reminder - the contest rules:[/h3][p][/p][p]1. Use the Photo Mode feature to take a stunning shot of your car in the beautiful surroundings. You can find your screenshots saved in the JDM game folder (right click on the game in your library > Properties > Installed Files > click the Browse button; then JDM folder > Photos)[/p][p]2. Remember to snap your scenes in a 2k resolution (2560x1440 px) .PNG format, without(!) game logo overlay, and a 16:9 ratio.[/p][p]3. Head over to our Discord server, where you'll find a #Creative-hub channel - this is where you can post your awesome shots[/p][p]4. Both our team and all Discord members can vote for their favorite works by leaving a "📸" reaction under them.[/p][p]5. This is an ongoing competition, where each month we will select three new winners - based on exactly the same rule[/p][p][/p][p]JDM: Japanese Drift Master has always been a true passion project for us. We're committed to crafting the best racing experience possible - and to do that, we need your input and support. Join us on our Discord server and help shape the future of the game with your feedback![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]See you on Guntama roads, artists![/p][p] [/p][p]Let’s Drift![/p][p]The Gaming Factory Team[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][hr][/hr][h3]GAMING FACTORY - UPCOMING RELEASES[/h3][p]We're not only a developer but also a publisher. If you like JDM, take a look at what other titles we have gearing up for launch. Who knows, maybe you'll come to love them, as much as we do! [/p][p]Thanks![/p][p] [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p][/p][p]Oh boy, this is definitely the biggest update we have introduced to the game so far. A lot of smaller and bigger changes, a multitude of community requests coming to life and new features that we promised in our roadmap. And bug fixes, a lot of bug fixes.[/p][p][/p][p]Hopefully everyone will find something that they were waiting for here. Let’s Drift![/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]New Content[/h2][h3]Nissan GTR R35 EBA[/h3][p]Introducing the R35 EBA, a car considered by many as the ‘final form’ of the GTR series. It comes with six bodykits available to be unlocked and costs 4,900,000Y to buy at the dealer. The stock version expands the roster of our grip cars.[/p][p][/p][h3]New Racing Tracks[/h3][p]Hakome Stadium - a sports arena made into an ultimate race challenge; Takekaze Tōge - a racing track located at the foot of the volcano, hidden within a bamboo forest. You will find both by looking for a trophy cup marker on the map - for the former it’s Ichikara East, for the latter - northern-west side of the volcano. Available from the open world or the Challenge Mode in the Main Menu. [/p][p][/p][h3]Side Story Campaign - Tiger[/h3][p]Following the path set by the “Rise of the Scorpion” update, which expands the plotline through opponents’ backstories, a new side story campaign is introduced to the game. The Tiger’s campaign follows the tale of Naoto Date - one of the players’ major opponents in JDM, from his childhood dream, through tragedy to a second chance at life. The campaign consists of 9 events, summing to 11 completely new races. After completing Chapter 02, Mission 01 the first part of his campaign will be marked on the map. Completing the whole campaign will reward you with Tiger’s boss car (known from the main campaign). [/p][p][/p][h3]Wheel and Rims modification[/h3][p]An expanded feature for the already existing Car Setup in the game, allowing for the modification of wheels and rims. This feature will allow players to further visually tune their cars to their hearts’ content. There are up to 7 new settings, depending on the wheel selection, available to modify. The options include rim diameter and width adjustments, as well as offset options. You will be able to change the tire profile between low, medium and high, change the tires’ width and modify spacers. Finally, you will be able to alter the rim lip type. The changes are cosmetic only, so feel free to experiment![/p][p][/p][h2]Optimization and graphical settings[/h2][h3]XeSS 2.0 support[/h3][p]JDM is now running XeSS 2.1.1.1, including Frame Generation and Low Latency technology. Its implementation vastly improves performance on Intel and AMD cards and has been set as default for the owners of said GPUs. [/p][p][/p][h3]Multi Frame Generation for DLSS[/h3][p]The game now supports Multi Frame Generation times 2 and times 3 for Nvidia RTX 5xxx owners. This feature can be turned off (default) and on from the game’s graphics options menu.[/p][p][/p][h3]Decreased Loading Times[/h3][p]We are still exploring ways to further decrease the loading times across the entire game but today we have a first batch of changes. Through various optimization processes done across the entire game the loading times should be a little shorter. We have completely removed loading screens when accessing Shops available from the Main Menu of the game - Change Car, Tuning Shop, Car Setup.[/p][p][/p][p]With the amount of changes made to the graphics engine the game may want to redo the Automatic Graphics Settings Configuration on launch.[/p][p][/p][h3]Handheld Devices Support[/h3][p]We improved the general performance on handheld devices; we improved the UI positioning; we added dedicated graphical presets and balanced the visual optimization. Handheld users, please let us know how the changes improved your performance. [/p][p][/p][h3]Other[/h3]

• [p]Mesh optimization for improved performance.[/p]
• [p]Level streaming improvements.[/p]
• [p]Reduced the memory usage in the most demanding areas of the open world.[/p][p][/p]

[p]A side note here, for all players - please remember to always have the latest drivers for your GPUs ![/p][p][/p][h2]Side Missions[/h2][h3]Underground Races[/h3][p]You will now see the weather conditions for the race ahead of you. It’s communicated through the pop-up screen when driving into the side mission’s marker in the open world. [/p][p]We’ve balanced the races in rainy conditions. [/p][p][/p][h3]Sushi Delivery[/h3][p]We have removed the Delivery Laurel from side missions (you will still use it in campaign missions), you will now deliver the packages in the car you were driving when interacting with the side mission marker in the open world. [/p][p][/p][h3]Landmarks[/h3][p]We have fixed the issues with the infamous Kaguchi Valley and Inadani Village landmarks. They should now properly register when taking a photo in their respective spots.[/p][p][/p][h2]Physics[/h2]

• [p]Balanced the Arcade physics model.[/p]
• [p]Improved FWD (Front Wheel Drive) car physics.[/p]
• [p]Improved AWD (All Wheel Drive) car physics.[/p]
• [p]Improved collision and force compensation physics.[/p]
• [p]Resolved physics issues causing undesirable outcomes and unbalanced forces acting on the cars.[/p][p][/p]

[h2]Other Changes[/h2]

• [p]\[audio] Added a new sound effect when the car lands on the ground after a jump.[/p]
• [p]\[level design] Added a new, short road towards the volcano, which leads to the Takekaze Tōge race track.[/p]
• [p]\[UI] Fixed two items in the smartphone.[/p]
• [p]\[Gameplay] Car telemetry now displays proper values.[/p][p][/p]

[h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]

• [p]\[cars] fixed A LOT of bugs connected with car models and car parts. Mentioning every single change here would bore you to death, so please, after the update if you see an issue connected to a car or one of its modifications that has not been fixed, give us a holler.
  We’ll make one single exception here, as it was a very commonly requested fix: issues connected with the Yotsuhoshi Revolution have been solved. [/p]
• [p]\[gameplay] Fixed an issue where, in some instances, resetting the car back on the road would blast the car away.[/p]
• [p]\[system] Fixed issues, which were causing the game to crash. Minimised the probability of such issues to reappear.[/p]
• [p]\[UX] Fixed an issue where the smartphone would react to the default input press, even if the key was rebound. [/p]
• [p]\[UX] The navigation will no longer readjust its path to the Tuner Shop after the “New parts are available” prompt on the screen.[/p]
• [p]\[UI] The UI will no longer disappear, if the player opens the map right before a race starts.[/p]
• [p]\[UI] Some on-screen text and notifications have been fixed or adjusted to better reflect the situation in the game. [/p]

[hr][/hr][p][/p][p]This wraps-up the patch notes for September.[/p][p]We hope these changes will drastically improve your experience while playing JDM. [/p][p][/p][p]As always, if you encounter any new bugs and issues, please report them to us through our customer service tickets, which can be accessed HERE.[/p][p][/p][p]We’re continuing to work on promised features. The next big thing ahead is the Car Livery system. [/p][p][/p][p]If you have any questions or just want to chat about cars and games, you can find us, and other like-minded people, on our Discord server. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]See you in the Stadium! Let’s Drift![/p][p]The Gaming Factory Team[/p][p]
[/p][hr][/hr][hr][/hr][h3]GAMING FACTORY - UPCOMING RELEASES[/h3][p][/p][p]We're not only a developer but also a publisher. If you like JDM, take a look at what other titles we have gearing up for launch. Who knows, maybe you'll come to love them, as much as we do![/p][p]Thanks![/p][p]Pizza Slice will receive a free playable demo on October 3rd! We highly encourage everyone to check their restaurant management skills in action!
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[/p][p]We promised a big update by the end of September and we’re here to deliver! [/p][p][/p][p]The update will launch later today at 7:00 pm CET, alongside a nice 30 percent discount in celebration of the Steam Autumn Sale 2025. If you haven’t grabbed the game yet, now is the time! [/p][p][/p][p]The highly anticipated expansion of the Car Setup, which introduces further wheel and rims modifications is but a cherry on top of this cake of updates. Take a look at what else is coming to the game, completely for free:[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]Now, let’s break down some of the key features coming to JDM: Japanese Drift Master in Update 1.7.0.[/p][p][/p][h3]Wheel and Rims Customization[/h3][hr][/hr][p]We’ve expanded the Car Setup system to include additional modifications done to tires and rims. You will be able to make changes to front and rear tires separately. The options include rim diameter and width adjustments, as well as offset options. You will be able to change the tire profile between low, medium and high, change the tires’ width and modify spacers. Finally, you will be able to alter the rim lip type.[/p][p][/p][p]Not all options will be available for all of the wheels - only the three-part rims will have every adjustment option unlocked and stock wheels cannot be modified at all.[/p][p][/p][p]These wheel modifications are cosmetic only, so feel free to experiment with the looks of your car to your heart's content. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]New Car - Nissan GTR R35 EBA[/h3][hr][/hr][p]The GTR R35 EBA is a culmination of years of continuous refinement by Nissan’s Engineers.The car debuted in 2017 and is considered to be the ‘final version’ of the R35. With 566 horsepower and 467 lb-ft (652Nm) of torque it’s a true beast on the street.  [/p][p][/p][p]Set-up as a grip racing car with an All Wheel Drive, it expands our roster of racing cars. If you would like to drift with this car, don’t worry, you can make a drivetrain swap in the Tuner Shop to RWD.[/p][p]The R35 will launch with six bodykits available to unlock. [/p][p][/p][p]The Nissan GTR R35 EBA comes to JDM: Japanese Drift Master as a completely free update available for everyone to enjoy![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]A New Side Story Campaign - Tiger[/h3][hr][/hr][p]Continuing to expand the backstory of our game, we are introducing the tale of the Tiger, whose humble beginnings lead to a true legend being born, followed by a heartbreaking tragedy. We won’t spoil anything more here, as his story arc is pivotal for the main campaign so feel free to jump into this adventure the next time you load up the game after the patch.[/p][p][/p][p]There are 9 completely new events (11 races in total) awaiting you, complete with new manga panels. You will be able to access the new content through a dedicated marker in the open world, which will unlock after Chapter 02, mission 01. As with the Rise of the Scorpion update, once you finish a side story mission, its next part will become available, until you finish the whole campaign. Oh, and completing the Tiger campaign will reward you with Naoto’s highly customized (livery included!) car![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]New Racing Tracks[/h3][hr][/hr][p]We’ve added two, completely new racing tracks to the game:[/p][p][/p][p]The Hakome Stadium[/p][p]Accessible from the back entrance to the Stadium in Ichikara East. It’s a one of a kind arena experience that will test your racing prowess like none other mission available in the game. With a full stadium in attendance, the roars of the fans will keep you sweating to beat your best time, over and over again! [/p][p][/p][p]The Takekaze Tōge[/p][p]A new racing track located at the foot of the volcano, hidden within a bamboo forest. It's accessible from a new road added to the open world (North-Western part of the map). [/p][p][/p][p]Both new racing tracks will be available from the open world or through the Challenge Mode and are a new addition to the game’s leaderboards.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]XeSS 2 Support and further game optimization[/h3][hr][/hr][p]XeSS 2, an Intel image upscaling technology, has found its way into the game. JDM is now running XeSS 2.1.1.1, including Frame Generation and Low Latency technology. If you’re rocking an AMD or Intel GPU this will become your default setting now. Our internal testing shows a huge gain in performance and we highly recommend you check the differences for yourselves.[/p][p][/p][p]We’ve also added the Multi Frame Generation technology for Nvidia’s DLSS, compatible with RTX 5xxx generation cards. It’s disabled by default, so if you want to check it out, you will need to manually make the change from the game’s Graphics Options menu. [/p][p][/p][p]We’ve also made another performance pass across the entire game, with the Port and Ichikara locations getting the most attention.[/p][p][/p][p]Finally, we’ve cut down on some loading times for the game. You will no longer see any loading screen when launching any of the stores (Tuning Shop, Car Setup) from the Main Menu of the game.[/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]These are only the most important upcoming changes in the Major Patch 1.7.0. You will be able to read up on additional bug fixes, gameplay improvements and adjustments when the full Patch Notes devlog is published at 7:00 pm CET today.[/p][p]
BUT[/p][p]We’re not out of surprises yet![/p][p][/p][p]We’re happy to announce the first DLC coming to JDM: Japanese Drift Master. [/p][p]You wanted Western cars? Here you go:[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]JDM: Made in USA will release in November this year.[/p][p]The package will include 6 completely new cars bundled for 5,99 USD.[/p][p][/p][p]You can now add the DLC to your wishlist:[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]We will be sharing more information about the upcoming content, including the list of upcoming cars (non-licensed) and the exact date in the near future, so stay tuned for more announcements![/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]Last but not least, we wanted to remind you about the DevGAMM Awards. You can still vote for JDM: Japanese Drift master HERE[/p][p]For more information, check out our previous devlog - LINK[/p][p][/p][p]As always, you can find us and other drifting fans on our Discord Server.[/p][p]
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[/p][p]Thanks![/p][p]Pizza Slice will receive a free playable demo on October 3rd! We highly encourage everyone to check their restaurant management skills in action!

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[p][/p][p]Drifters, if you’ve been enjoying JDM maybe you can help us win an award?! JDM: Japanese Drift Master has been nominated for awards in the DevGAMM Awards 2025. [/p][p]You can cast your community vote HERE.[/p][p][/p][p]The voting ends October 5. You will need to register your email address to be eligible to vote. Be aware that once you make your pick, you won’t be able to change your mind.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]Why vote for us?[/h2][p]That’s easy! Because you like us! :) We’re as much players of JDM as you are, and we’ve been listening to your feedback and requests long before the game even came out. After the launch we’ve been extremely busy fixing issues you found, improving features you requested, while at the same time providing an abundance of free content: from new game modes, to story expansions, new cars and even completely new features. By working together we make JDM a better experience every day, and we all deserve some recognition! [/p][p][/p][p]Propaganda aside, there’s a multitude of awesome games being nominated, so scroll through available options HERE to cast your votes. That being said, we will be humbled by any vote that goes our way - thank you![/p][p][/p][p]As always, we extend our invitation to join our Discord server, where you can talk to like-minded people and directly with us. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Happy voting! Let’s Drift![/p][p]The Gaming Factory Team[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]GAMING FACTORY - UPCOMING RELEASES[/h3][p]We're not only a developer but also a publisher. If you like JDM, take a look at what other titles we have gearing up for launch. Who knows, maybe you'll come to love them, as much as we do! [/p][p][/p][p]Thanks! [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]