JDM: Japanese Drift Master News

[p][/p][p]It’s update time! This is the last bigger patch this year and we have some goodies lined up for you. First off - new cars, five new cars to be exact, featuring some fan favourites, albeit not licensed. New music for the radio - more Eurobeat! Some physics updates and difficulty rebalancing. [/p][p][/p][p]Before we jump into the patch notes, please take a moment to enjoy what’s in store for you:[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h2]Patch Notes[/h2][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]Cars[/h3][p]The Akina lineup is expanding with 5 new cars. Four new variations of Akina Phantom and an Akina Legend, all coming with their tuning parts ready to be unlocked and installed.[/p][p][/p][p]Akina Phantom Hachi [/p][p][/p][p]Akina Phantom Hachi Z[/p][p][/p][p]Akina Phantom Coupe[/p][p][/p][p]Akina Phantom Coupe Z[/p][p][/p][p]Akina Legend[/p][p][/p][h3]Radio[/h3][p]Added seven, top-of-the-charts Eurobeat bangers to the radio, so that your Akina runs go that much smoother and flashier:)[/p]

• [p]Running In The 90's / Max Coveri [/p]
• [p]The Top / Ken Blast [/p]
• [p]Right Now / Dark Angel [/p]
• [p]Don't stand so close/ Dr. Love[/p]
• [p]Chemical Love / Kevin & Cherry [/p]
• [p]Tokyo Fever /Marko Polo[/p]
• [p]Moving Up, Movin' Now / Jean Love
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[h3]System[/h3]

• [p]Improved loading times for the open world and fast travel.[/p]
• [p]Added a cross platform Leaderboard between PC and Xbox[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Gameplay[/h3]

• [p]Resolved issues with braking, causing the cars to roll or behave in other unintended ways, in the Arcade physics model.[/p]
• [p]Rebalanced the Easy Difficulty setting for the main story campaign (Acts 1 - 5). The opponents will now score less points and the overall challenge has been lowered to better reflect the intended difficulty level. [/p]
• [p]Improved the opponent AI in Tiger’s Side Mission Campaign.[/p]
• [p]Improved streaming in the Guntama Port area - the game should run smoother in this area now.[/p][p][/p]

[h3]Bugfixes[/h3]

• [p]Added Grip and Drift presets for the Honey Badger’s muscle car and Tiger’s Honda Civic. [/p]
• [p]Fixed several Landmark locations - they should now be far easier to obtain. [/p]
• [p]Fixed the cockpit camera angles for Tiger, when playing his Side Mission Campaign.[/p]
• [p]Fixed pricing issues for Nissan GTR R35’s visual tuning parts.[/p]
• [p]Fixed the issue with the Rapid Rabbit spoiler part - it now unlocks with progression as intended (Subaru BRZ).[/p]
• [p]Fixed the issue with the BMM Sports Defend spoiler part - it now unlocks with progression as intended (Mazda RX-7 FC).[/p]

[hr][/hr][p][/p][p]The Patch is live right now, so be sure to update the game. [/p][p][/p][p]We’re continuing our work on major additions to the game, including the Multiplayer component, as well as the livery system, which proved to be more of a challenge than we initially anticipated. [/p][p][/p][p]As always, we cordially invite you to our Discord server where you can talk to us directly or just discuss all things JDM with the rest of the community members.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Let’s Drift![/p][p]The Gaming Factory Team[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][hr][/hr][h2]GAMING FACTORY - UPCOMING RELEASES[/h2][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][/p][p]Thanks![/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p][/p][p]A brand-new set of breathtaking community screenshots is here! The fifth round of our Photo Mode contest has wrapped up, and we’re thrilled to announce the next three winners whose outstanding shots earned the highest number of votes in accordance with the contest rules. Their beautiful images will soon appear in JDM: Japanese Drift Master as new loading screen backgrounds, and each creator will receive a special Discord role to honor their contribution to 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 appear in-game, proudly displaying their creators’ names, making it more than just a win. Our winners are sure to leave their permanent mark on Guntama history, delighting thousands of drifters from all around the world. Congratulations to the winners![/p][p][/p][h3]And now, without further ado - the winners![/h3][p]🏆 KommyGER[/p][p]🏆 CHXRLYS[/p][p]🏆 KrYpto_XY[/p][p][/p][h2]KommyGER[/h2][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]CHXRLYS[/h2][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]KrYpto_XY[/h2][p][/p][h3]Thank you for being a part of the Photo Mode Contest! [/h3][p][/p][p]We have one more important message for you, so keep your windows down for a little while longer. As all good things must come to an end, so too must our competition. We deeply appreciate the hundreds of fantastic photos, thoughtful votes, and supportive comments we’ve received. While the Photo Mode Contest will live on in our memories, its fifth edition marks its final chapter.[/p][p]
However, there's no need to fret! More engaging events are on the way across our Discord, social media, and other platforms, and we’ll gladly welcome you to participate in all of them. That said, look forward to more exciting news and - as always - stay tuned. Thank you, artists![/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][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][h3]JDM: Made in USA is available now![/h3][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]See you on Guntama roads![/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][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p][/p][p]Sorry for interrupting your drifting session but we have some special news regarding one of our upcoming titles: Ghost Keeper. [/p][p]In cooperation with Quest Craft we’ve just launched a Kickstarter campaign for the game.[/p][p][/p][h3]Pledge your support => KICKSTARTER[/h3][p][/p][p]It would mean the world to us, if you could visit the site and check the project out. [/p][p][/p][h3]What is Ghost Keeper[/h3][hr][/hr][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]It’s definitely not a racing game :) but it’s a very cool and really ambitious project, which we fully support and can’t wait to play the full thing.[/p][p][/p][p]Ghost Keeper merges classic elements from beloved old-school, reverse horror, tactical games with various modern innovations, allowing you to delve into the ultimate scaring experience. Become the leader of a group of peculiar monsters and experience equally strange adventures set in 19th-century England.[/p][p][/p][p]The game is a tactical sim with real-time gameplay and an active pause mechanic for more control over your minions. Command ghosts, beasts and demons, each with their weird personalities and even stranger powers to spook, sabotage, spring traps and do all kinds of other menacing activities to get rid of those pesky mortals once and for all! [/p][p][/p][p]Each level of the game is its own, distinct sandbox, full of ‘toys’ ready to be weaponized. Each mission is a fresh playground of unique opportunities forcing the players to adapt on the fly and devise schemes around them. There is no golden path to victory - each task can be completed in multiple ways making each playthrough a very personal experience. [/p][p][/p][p]Game Features:[/p]

• [p]Take control of ghosts, demons, and monsters, use their unique abilities to defeat your enemies.[/p]
• [p]Fight the malicious Brotherhood, show the world who is the ultimate Keeper of fearful creatures.[/p]
• [p]Exploit varied strategies, there is never a single path to victory - the way you lead is entirely up to you.[/p]
• [p]Enjoy a truly grotesque approach, witness a host of bizarre situations narrated by the peculiar, malicious narrator.[/p]
• [p]Marvel at the Victorian era setting, locations, style and atmosphere that’ll captivate you on each subsequent level.[/p]
• [p]It is an ultimate scaring experience! Remember that only through fear, can you claim true power![/p]

[p][/p][h3]Ghost Keeper demo[/h3][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]The game has a playable demo that you can play for free today. Just navigate to the game’s Steam Store Page and hit that green Download button on the demo banner.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]This way you can experience first hand why we’re hyped for this project.[/p][p]Let us know what you think about the game. What you like, dislike, why you decided to support the project or on the contrary why didn’t you? All feedback we’ll be greatly appreciated! [/p][p]Oh, and if you enjoy the demo, be sure to hit that wishlist button - it really helps us a lot with visibility! [/p][p][/p][h3]About the Kickstarter Campaign[/h3][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]The Kickstarter campaign is already live and is scheduled for 60 days of crowdfunding, ending on January 26, 2026. The goal is set for only 55,000 PLN (~12,500 EURO) with many stretch goals planned to expand the development scope.[/p][p][/p][p]The game is slated for a release in 2026, with the possibility of an Early Access launch in Q1 if the specific Stretch Goal from the Kickstarter campaign is achieved. [/p][p][/p][p]Pledging to support Ghost Keeper comes with special perks, relative to the value of players’ generous donations: from obtaining the game key early, through receiving the OST or a digital art book, to designing various elements of the game and immortalizing yourself in the lore of the game.[/p][p][/p][p]Surpassing the initial goal of the campaign will unlock further features for all players and supporters of the game. The stretch goals include additional maps and minions, a new creature class to expand possible terror options and even the addition of a professional voice-over for heightened immersion. [/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]Thank you for your attention. [/p][p][/p][p]If you want to join Ghost Keeper’s community head to the Discord server and say Hi! Just like with JDM, it’s a colourful bunch of nice and passionate people, who will gladly take you up on any relevant discussions. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Claim Power Through Fear[/p][p]The Gaming Factory & Quest Craft Teams[/p][p][/p][p]PS. Regarding JDM - we’re cooking our next update that will be released in December. We’ll come back to you with some concrete info soon. [/p]

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[/p][p]JDM: Japanese Drift Master has been out for a little over six months now. It’s been one hell of a ride with its ups and downs. Thousands upon thousands of feedback notes from the community, constructive criticism and words of praise and encouragement later we’re here to summarise the game’s achievements.[/p][p][/p][p]The one single game element, which our entire community seems to be at an agreement with is the quality and diversity of the soundtrack. From rock/metal, through hip-hop, J-Music into the more street racing genre defining radio stations like Phonk and Eurobeat - it seems everyone found something to vibe with while cornering that next touge serpentine. [/p][p]
This is why we kindly ask for your votes for the Best Soundtrack of 2025 at the Steam Awards.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]Beginning today you can cast your vote for any eligible game on Steam in nine different categories: GOTY, Best Game on Steam Deck, Better with Friends, Outstanding Visual Style, Most Innovative Gameplay, Best Game You Suck At, Best Soundtrack, Outstanding Story-Rich Game and Sit Back and Relax.[/p][p][/p][p]Although we find the Best Soundtrack nomination as the most adequate for the game, feel free to nominate us in any of the categories. We assure you, every vote will be cherished deeply by our team![/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]If you want to talk about game music, JDM or cars in general, we have an ever-growing community of passionate people at our discord server. Feel free to join in the conversations today.[/p][p]
[/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][/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][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

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[/p][p]JDM: Japanese Drift Master is out now Xbox Series X|S! [/p][p][/p][p]Watch the trailer![/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]
Buy it on Xbox Store[/p][p][/p][p]Launching on consoles is a big thing for us. It has been six months since the PC release. In this time we have been continually expanding the game with new content: adding new cars, new features, making a lot of gameplay adjustments and solving countless bug reports, we even squeezed in a DLC in there! What we’re trying to say here - it has been a LOT of work. And all of that found its way to the Xbox version of the game![/p][p][/p][p]The struggle was well worth it though! We managed to gather a wonderful, dedicated community that’s not afraid to nitpick our work but also has the guts to share words of encouragement. We hope that the Xbox version will bring even more new players in, who will share their own experiences and soak in the beautiful and highly technical art of drift and the drifting culture in general. [/p][p][/p][p]Thank you all for your support! [/p][p][/p][p]PS. PlayStation owners - JDM: Japanese Drift Master will launch on PlayStation 5 in Q1 2026.[/p][p][/p][h3]What to expect for the Xbox version of the game?[/h3][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]As mentioned in the introduction - everything :) The Xbox port will be on par with the PC version, including the latest PC patches. [/p][p]The one difference is the support of steering wheels - the Xbox version of the game focuses solely on gamepads.[/p][p][/p][h3]Game Versions Available on Release [/h3][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]JDM: Japanese Drift Master (base game)[/p][p]Price: 34,99 USD[/p][p][/p][p]JDM: Made in USA (DLC)[/p][p]Price: 5,99 USD
Just released on PC, the Made in USA DLC introduces six, unlicensed muscle cars with additional tuning parts for them. The DLC will be available for additional purchase Day 01 on launch of the base game. [/p][p][/p][p]JDM Base Game + DLC Bundle[/p][p]Price: 36,49 USD[/p][p]For a full JDM experience, players will be able to purchase a bundle consisting of the base game and the DLC in one, cheaper package.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]As always, you can find us and the rest of our community on our Discord server.[/p][p]
[/p][p][/p][p]See you on Guntama streets Xbox fans![/p][p][/p][p]Let’s Drift[/p][p]Gaming Factory Team[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][hr][/hr][p][/p][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][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]