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Patch 1.8.2

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[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]