JDM: Japanese Drift Master News

[p] [/p][p]This week’s patch notes are primarily focused on some gameplay improvements based on your feedback coming from after the recent physics update. There are some highly anticipated grip improvements for driving during the rain, as well as additional overall grip balancing on different surfaces and for different weather conditions. We’ve also made a follow up to the gravity changes made in 1.6.0 with some beefy improvements to car collisions. [/p][p]As we’re gearing up for our next major update, where you will see more improvements and new features, we’re committed to working alongside our community to further polish the JDM experience. Please don’t be hesitant to try today’s changes and get back to us with feedback. Thanks![/p][p][/p][p]And now, off to the…[/p][p][/p][h2]Patch Notes[/h2][hr][/hr][h3]Gameplay[/h3]

• [p]Made overall collision improvements across the whole game. The collisions should now feel more impactful and the cars should feel as they have more weight to them.
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• [p]Fixed Subaru Impreza WRX STI’s hood collisions - destructible objects should no longer get stuck in the car’s hood.
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• [p]Balanced the Handbrake and Clutch behaviour for AWD cars in the game.
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• [p]Improved how the Handbrake and the Leg Brake behave and react when pushed simultaneously.
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• [p]Improved the car grip on wet surfaces on all types of available roads in game (including grass).
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• [p]Improved the car grip on dry gravel and grass surfaces.
  
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• [p]Added the winning community screenshots as new loading screens in the game. The screenshots are the winning picks from our July Photo mode contest - once again, congrats to the winners![/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][/p][p]Let’s Drift![/p][p]The Gaming Factory Team[/p][p]
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[/p][p]We’re setting up a limited access, closed playtest for Pizza Slice - our upcoming cozy simulator in which you run a pizza restaurant business. The test is scheduled to last from August 26th until September 16th. To join, simply go to Pizza Slice’s Steam Store Page and click the green “Request Access” button to be viable for participation.[/p][p][/p][p]It’s 100% free with the only requirement being able to run the game (that is being above the minimal system requirements). [/p][p][/p][p]Here’s the latest trailer for the game, enjoy![/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h3]🍕About Pizza Slice[/h3][hr][/hr][p]If you’ve been dreaming of running an Italian restaurant with traditions right out of a cozy depiction of New York city, then you’re in for a treat! Pizza Slice is more than just a simulator, it is a true Italian adventure! Take on the role of Tonio, manage your family pizzeria, bake authentic Italian pizzas, fight the competition and grow your business. See if you can win the title of the best pizzeria in the area![/p][p][/p][h3]Game features:[/h3]

• [p]The Dream - Experience a cozy Italy in the heart of a romanticized New York City: run an Italian pizzeria in the middle of a bustling American metropolis.
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• [p]The Business - owning a restaurant is not only about the food, but also managing ingredients, doing prep work, cleaning, and being the front face of the establishment. In Pizza Slice you need to master the whole business of running a restaurant, not only the food.[/p][p][/p]
• [p]The Buzz - you need to think on your feet - expand the amount of tables, buy better kitchenware, learn or create new recipes, fight your competition and fend off the culinary mafia all while doing your everyday chores.
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• [p]A cozy simulation - the above points make you sweaty? Relax and have-a-go! Pizza Slice at its heart is a romantic and humorous depiction of what it means to run a modern restaurant business.
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• [p]A portion for two - you will have your unique staff at the restaurant but why not invite a friend and play together? It’s half the buzz and double the fun! [/p]

[p][/p][h3]🥓What can you expect from the build?[/h3][hr][/hr][p]A single player experience, which will showcase the basic gameplay loop: from shopping for ingredients, through prep work, to creating pizzas, serving them and keeping your clientele satisfied. The game will allow you to play for 5 in-game days - enough to get a grasp for the mechanics and the flow of the game, while leaving an appetite for more.[/p][p][/p][p]The amount of available ingredients and ways in which you can expand your restaurant and your business will be limited. However, you will still be able to compose your own pizzas and set your own prices for them.[/p][p][/p][p]Pizza Slice continues to be in development. The current state of the build does not represent the final quality of the game.[/p][p][/p][h3]🌿Why are we doing the Playtest?[/h3][hr][/hr][p]We strongly believe that modern games should be created alongside the game’s community. We’re looking forward to hearing your feedback about the overall enjoyment of the experience, how well the gameplay loop keeps you interested and in which direction you would want to see the game expanding.[/p][p][/p][p]The playtests will help us find and resolve unforeseen issues and make the game experience tighter. [/p][p][/p][p]If you have not been selected for this round of tests - don’t worry, you will remain in the pool of possible participants for any future playtests.[/p][p][/p][p]Please also bear in mind that this playtest will be a closed one, so no sharing or streaming yet - the game is still in development and not yet in a fully representative state for the general public. Thank you for respecting the embargo.[/p][p][/p][h3]Build Information & Requirements[/h3]

• [p]Platform: Windows PC via Steam[/p]
• [p]Controller Support: Partial Support[/p]
• [p]Supported Languages - VO: English, Text & Interface: ENG, FR, IT, GER, ESP, PL, PT-BR, RUS, PT, Simplified CN.
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• [p]Hardware Minimum Requirements:[/p]
  • [p]Windows 7 (64-bit) or newer[/p]
  • [p]Intel Core i3, 3,20Ghz / AMD Phenom II X4 955, 3,2Ghz[/p]
  • [p]4 GB RAM[/p]
  • [p]Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 / AMD R7-260x[/p]
  • [p]DirectX 11[/p]
  • [p]6 GB free HDD Space[/p][p][/p]

[p][/p][h3]🤌How to Join?[/h3][hr][/hr]

1. [p]Go to the Pizza Slice Steam Page now. You can follow the link HERE.[/p]
2. [p]Click on the Request Access button found on the playtest section of the page.[/p]
3. [p]That’s it! You’re signed in. Now patiently await for a confirmation email.[/p]
4. [p]The playtests will begin on August 26th, 2025.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]👌Got questions?[/h3][hr][/hr][p]The easiest way to ask us questions is by joining our Discord server and asking us directly. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]
[/p][p]See you at the table, really soon![/p][p]The Gaming Factory Team[/p]

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[/p][p]Drifters! Our friends from Untold Tales have invited us to join the From Poland With Love 2025! Steam event and here we are! Between August 4th to 11th, JDM: Japanese Drift Master will retain its -25% discount. If you haven’t grabbed the game yet, now is the best chance to do it. [/p][p][/p][p]JDM has recently undergone some significant changes, including a physics revamp to improve the overall driving experience; Received a new car - Honda NSX NA1 - completely for free, as well as a new side mission, which joined the Underground Missions roster. Updates were done to traffic and opponent AI and we’ve introduced pre-set cars with unique liveries to the Challenge Mode. We continue to evolve and expand the game alongside our community, so will you join and help shape the future of JDM: Japanese Drift Master?[/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]Have a taste for more? From Poland With Love 2025! is a celebration of creativity, passion and love for gaming coming directly from a country, which became a powerhouse of development in Europe. Everyone will find something worthy of their time and hard earned money. Don’t be shy and browse other games that are at the event - maybe you’ll find your next GOTY! [/p][p][/p][p]Thank you for your support / Dzięki za wsparcie![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Let’s Drift[/p][p]The Gaming Factory Team[/p][p]
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[p][/p][p]Only a few days have passed since the release of Major Patch 1.6.0, and thanks to your awesome feedback, we have already been able to prepare the next Hotfix to further improve the gameplay and iron out some wrinkles. Let’s take a look! [/p][h2]
Hotfix 1.6.1 notes:[/h2][hr][/hr][h3][/h3]

• [p]Fixed a crash occurring after selecting the career option.[/p]
• [p]Physics updates: Improved the feeling of drifting with reducing tendency of cars being pushed too much inside the corners instead of maintaining higher angles - less straightening in unwanted moments, smoother drifts. Reduced problems of loosing grip randomly while doing crucial corrections to keep the car under control.[/p]

• [p]Honda NSX NA1 (1992) - further suspension calibration - better fitment of wheels to body (can be lowered more), the stock suspension height is now also lower.[/p]
• [p]Honda NSX NA1 (1992) - fixed resetting suspension height after exiting the car setup menu to the open world.[/p]
• [p]PXN VD10 - added a preset bind / preset Force Feedback.[/p]
• [p]PXN V10 - added a preset Force Feedback.[/p]
• [p]PXN V99 - added a preset bind / preset Force Feedback.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue with event Points of Interest markers displaying different icons than intended.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]There is one more thing, Drifters...,[/h2][hr][/hr][p]So far, only a few % of you have shared their thoughts on JDM: Japanese Drift Master. And we'd love to hear your impressions too! Let us know how you’re enjoying the ride through Guntama’s winding roads and your wild drifting adventures. Please know, that your feedback plays a key role in shaping the future of our game. If you haven’t done so yet, we’d really appreciate it if you left us a review on Steam - every single comment makes a difference. [/p][p]Speaking of feedback, we would like to take this opportunity to point out that every opinion, suggestion, and idea you share is thoroughly analyzed and considered. We’re committed to staying in touch with our community - and based on your feedback, we see that you truly appreciate that! That said, we hear your latest concerns loud and clear, and we’re already testing appropriate changes and solutions to better suit your drifting needs. [/p][p]The recent major Patch 1.6.0 was just one milestone on our journey, with many more significant updates to come - both to address pressing issues and to introduce brand-new content. With you by our side, no mountain pass, narrow road or traffic jam can stop us, and we are not slowing down a bit. Even more exciting info coming soon, so stay tuned and join the ride![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Guntama awaits your arrival, Drifters! Have a great day and see you again soon. We also encourage everyone to join our Discord server, to discuss everything JDM and talk to us directly. [/p][p] [/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][hr][/hr][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]

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Today is the day, artists! We are incredibly happy to announce that we have just selected the first winners of our Photo Mode Contest. The competition was fierce, and we received a lot (and we mean A LOT!) of awesome shots… but three photos rose above the rest.[/p][p]However, it goes without saying - after all you were the ones who voted and picked the top shots. We think you've chosen really beautiful, unique and simply stunning scenes - which makes us even more happy to remind you that…[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]The three most popular screenshots will now find their way to JDM as loading screens backgrounds![/h3][p][/p][p]That’s right. Our dear winners shots will be immortalized in the form of in-game loading screens backgrounds… with their name on them! What better way to go down in history as Guntama’s finest? In addition, they will be rewarded with a completely new and unique rank on our Discord server (be sure to drop by if you're not there yet!).[/p][p][/p][h3]And now, without further ado - the winners![/h3]

1. [p]Kommy - with 39 votes[/p]
2. [p]Scheusal - with 12 votes[/p]
3. [p]Rima 'J - with 12 votes[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Kommy [/h2][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]Scheusal[/h2][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]Rima 'J[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Didn’t win this time? No worries, the next round starts now![/h3][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][p]You can find the contest rules here - https://jdmgame.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Photo-Mode-Contest-Rules-1.pdf[/p][p][/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]
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