JDM: Japanese Drift Master News

[p][/p][p]Attention, photographers! The fourth round of our Photo Mode contest has ended, and we’re excited to reveal the next three winners whose amazing shots received the most votes, in line with the contest rules.[/p][p]Their stunning images will soon be featured in JDM: Japanese Drift Master as new loading screen backgrounds. As a token of recognition, the creators will also be granted a special role on our Discord, celebrating their contribution to our vibrant 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]🏆 Niko[/p][p]🏆 ELee[/p][p]🏆 thomje[/p][p][/p][h2]Niko[/h2][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]ELee[/h2][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]thomje[/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][h3]JDM: Made in USA is available now with a special -10% discount![/h3][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/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]

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[/p][p]JDM: Made in USA DLC is available now on Steam.[/p][p][/p][p]For only 5,99 USD you get six, completely new cars with additional parts for each of them. [/p][p][/p][p]As a thank you for the support of our community, we’re launching the Made in USA DLC with a 10% discount that will run until November 20th![/p][p][/p][p]After buying the DLC, the cars will become available in the Car Dealer. They will have their own in-game price, reputation track and will be available for tuning and paint shop shenanigans.[/p][p][/p][p]Now, let’s take a look at the…[/p][h2]
Roster[/h2][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]Delray Vanquisher TR[/h3][p][/p][p]A RWD, almost 500 HP modern beast of a muscle car.[/p][p]Priced for ¥ 4,500,000 at the Dealer.[/p][p]
[/p][h3]Delray Venom[/h3][p][/p][p]A dream sports car of the 90’s! Rear Wheel Drive, 456 horse power with 664 Nm of torque in stock! [/p][p]Available at the dealer for ¥ 6,000,000.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Falcon Hellfeather[/h3][p][/p][p]A golden era American muscle in its glory! Perfect to cruise in style around Guntama by day, and punish tight mountain corners at night.[/p][p]You can get it from the Car Dealer for only ¥ 2,250,000! That’s a steal![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Ironvale Stallion[/h3][p][/p][p]Another classic and the only horse you will ever want to drive in for the rest of your life![/p][p]380 horsepower and 450 Nm of torque is more than enough raw power to shred those Japanese tight corners.[/p][p]Priced at ¥ 1,500,000.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Ironvale Thunderbolt T40[/h3][p][/p][p]That’s what you call a super car! It may be over 60 years old but it remains relevant on tracks to this day! [/p][p]Almost 500 horsepower and light as a feather! It can be yours for only ¥ 4,000,000![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Taipan[/h3][p][/p][p]And this is what you call class! No matter where you come from, behind the wheel of a Taipan you’re royalty! It’s also quite the speed demon for its age with 380 HP and 570 Nm of torque! [/p][p]With a price tag of only ¥ 2,000,000 it’s criminal not to own one![/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]To play the JDM: Made in USA DLC you need to own the base game - JDM: Japanese Drift Master. If it’s not in your library yet, you’re in luck - we’ve just launched a 35% discount for it! Grab it while it lasts! [/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]Also if you want to make an immediate deep dive into our JDM world, we've got you covered as well - a bundle containing the base game + the Made in USA DLC + our JDM supporter pack. [/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]You can find us and our wonderful community at our Discord server! Join JDM fans 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!
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[p][/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]Before we go into patch details, we would like to once again thank the community members, who took the time out of their day, launched our test branch and provided feedback to our work in progress features. Your opinions helped immensely in shaping today’s update and we are very thankful for your support.[/p][p][/p][p]Based on the tests, the livery system addition to the Paint Shop has been postponed for now as we continue to fix the current issues with it, whilst expanding this feature with your suggestions in mind. Our goal right now is to bring it to you as soon as we can. [/p][p][/p][p]The second feature we were testing proved to be working flawlessly, so we’re extremely happy to announce that with today’s patch restarting an event will literally take only a couple of seconds to load up. That’s right, no longer will you have to wait for twenty seconds or longer to repeat a mission.[/p][p][/p][p]The second headliner today is the addition of the next Villain Side Story Campaign. Let’s look at details:[/p][p][/p][h2]Patch Notes[/h2][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]Shortened loading times - event soft restarts[/h3][p]The loading times for repeating a mission (whether you lost it or just hit that restart button in the pause menu) have been drastically reduced. Re-loading an event should take no longer than just a couple of seconds now. [/p][p]Note that loading the event for the first time will still need to load up all of the assets and it has not been influenced by this change.[/p][p][/p][h3]New Villain Side Story Campaign - Honey Badger[/h3][p]Lt. Boswell’s origins story is now available. You will play through six new missions, consisting of time attack challenges and a drag tournament, to win the Honey Badger’s unique and heavily tuned muscle car. [/p][p]Boswell’s ride is a true drag racing beast that will be able to fight with any car on a straight road, while also being a decent grip racer overall. [/p][p]As always, you will be able to start the campaign by finding the Honey Badger marker in the open world and interacting with it. Completing the first mission will unlock the second and so forth.[/p][p][/p][h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]

• [p]Fixed an issue in Challenge Mode on the Bamboo Track grip race, where players could be instantly disqualified.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue in Delivery Missions, where the package could have been destroyed before the race even started.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the notification for unlocking Tiger’s Side Story sometimes displayed an incorrect text line. [/p]
• [p]Locked the ability to tune the Insteroid (mechanical and visual). [/p]
• [p]Fixed the incorrect placement of NPC driven Silvia’s S 15 nameplate during Chapter 05, Mission 03. [/p]
• [p]Fixed the camera angles in the Paint Shop for Nissan Laurel.[/p]
• [p]Additional small bug fixes across the entire game.[/p]

[hr][/hr][p][/p][p]Later today our first ever DLC - Made in USA - will debut on Steam. Six unlicensed muscle cars and unique parts for them will be available for only 5,99 USD. If you want to support our work or just tackle challenges across Guntama in new beefy rides, that’s an expansion for you![/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]First time hearing about the game? Or maybe it’s been sitting in your Wishlist for a while now? No matter the reason, if you still don’t own the copy of JDM: Japanese Drift Master you’re in luck! For the next 14 days the game will be at its historically largest discount of -35%! There was never a better time to grab the game and enjoy drifting on touge tracks![/p][p]
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[/p][p]November will be busy! We’re entering the month with some major updates to the game, so, without further ado, let us go through the highlights of upcoming changes and additions. [/p][p][/p][h2]JDM: MADE IN USA DLC[/h2][hr][/hr][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]You’ve been asking for some diversity in terms of cars and we decided to deliver. The first ever DLC is coming to JDM November 6th (in just two days!). Six unlicensed cars, providing raw drifting power and a completely new, unique style to Guntama, for only 5,99 USD.[/p][p][/p][h3]Ironvale Thunderbolt T40[/h3][p][/p][h3]Ironvale Stallion ‘69[/h3][p][/p][h3]Taipan[/h3][p][/p][h3]Delray Vanquisher TR[/h3][p][/p][h3]Delray Venom[/h3][p][/p][h3]Falcon HellFeather[/h3][p][/p][p]The DLC will also launch with new, unique car parts for the above vehicles.[/p][p][/p][p]Buying the DLC will unlock the new cars at the Car Dealer. You will need to buy them in-game like any other model. Before you raise your hands and ask the obvious question here - we did not want to abuse the beginning of the game by giving an ‘unfair’ advantage and providing the DLC cars straight to your garage. Remember that you can always take the car for a test drive first before you grab it from the Dealer. 
[/p][p]Side note - we know you’re asking for new JDM cars as well; We are at it! 
[/p][h2]November Update Sneak Peek[/h2][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]First and foremost, thank you for participating in our small beta branch experiment.Your support is very much appreciated. Time and time again you prove you’re the best community we could’ve wished for. You’ve launched the game, you’ve played through the new features and you’ve provided feedback. We’ve heard you loud and clear - the paint shop update still needs more love and polishing and as such will remain in development for a little  longer. The goal is to bring it to you as soon as possible with your feedback and requests added to its scope. Once we have it nailed down, we’ll let you know about when we expect it to launch for all players. [/p][p][/p][p]So what will the new update bring?[/p][p][/p][p]Shortened loading screens / soft event restarts[/p][p]The other feature from the beta testing proved to be ready and as such will go live with the next update.[/p][p]We’ve drastically shortened the loading times needed to restart an event. [/p][p][/p][p]The first time you launch an event it will still need the time to load it all up to your memory before it’s playable but after that each restart will literally take only a couple of seconds to reboot it. [/p][p][/p][p]New Villain Side Story[/p][p]It’s time for the Honey Badger! You can learn all about his past by playing a new side mission campaign, complete with new manga pages. It spans over 6 events, consisting of time attack challenges and one drag race tournament. Completing it will reward you with Honey Badger's own, heavily tuned car. [/p][p]As always, you will find the new side mission marker in the open world. Completing the first event will unlock the next one, and so forth until you complete them all. [/p][p][/p][p]We’re planning to release the patch alongside the DLC on November 6th. Expect a full patch notes list that day as well. [/p][p][/p][h2]JDM Coming to Consoles[/h2][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]If you’ve somehow missed the news earlier - JDM: Japanese Drift Master is coming to Xbox Series X|S on November 21. We will be opening pre-orders on November 14. If you decide to support us early on Xbox, you will receive an exclusive reward - the Akina Phantom -  an unlicensed car, which should be more than familiar to fans of a certain manga / anime. [/p][p]
The PlayStation 5 version of JDM is scheduled to release in Q1 2026.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]Aaaand that’s a wrap for today’s devlog. To sum it up:[/p][p][/p]

• [p]November 6th - JDM: MADE IN USA DLC launches[/p]
• [p]November 6th  - JDM update, featuring the shortened loading times and the new Honey Badger side story campaign.[/p]
• [p]November 14 - Pre-Orders start for the Xbox version of the game.[/p]
• [p]November 21 - JDM launches on Xbox[/p]
• [p]Q1 2026 - PlayStation 5 launch. [/p]

[p][/p][p]Mark your calendars![/p][p][/p][p]If you want to discuss the news or just talk about JDM (game), JDM (cars) and everything in-between, you can find us on our Discord server.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Let’s Drift[/p][p]The Gaming Factory Team[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]It’s finally time to unpack the entirety of the surprise we have promised you. When the game updates for you today you will receive access to a whole new four-mission long Side Story, featuring Hyundai Motor’s Concept Car - the INSTEROID.[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]The first mission unlocks after completing Mission 06 from Chapter 01 in the Main Story Campaign. The last challenge of this side story will become available after the ending of Chapter 04. Touge downhills, a time attack and a drag race against other Hyundai cars - the INSTER and the IONIQ 5 - are the events to beat while driving the Electric INSTEROID. Beating the challenges will of course reward you with the Concept Car for your garage. [/p][p][/p][p]As always, to access the Side Mission content you will need to drive to the event’s Point of Interest on the map and interact with it.[/p][p][/p][h3]The INSTEROID[/h3][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]We’ve already said a few words about the new car but let us unpack this fearless drifter further. [/p][p][/p][p]INSTEROID is an electric Concept Car from Hyundai Motor, which truly blends the two cultures of modern gaming and motorsports - pixel aesthetics, animated plates (both inside and outside of the car), stylized clocks and enough power to shame the fastest of cars.[/p][p][/p][p]Being an electric, its acceleration is uncanny and for its small size it packs a really powerful punch - six gear shifts can propel it to 300 kph! There’s nothing quite like it in JDM and we’re having a blast driving it back at the office! We can’t wait for you to take it for a spin as well! [/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]Join our community on Discord to discuss everything INSTEROID, JDM, motorsports and gaming in general. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Let’s Drift[/p][p]The Gaming Factory Team[/p]