JDM: Japanese Drift Master News

It's over... Of course, we're only talking about the Steam Next Fest, because our Japanese Drift Master Demo will be available until the end of January 2024! It's time for a little recap of an intense festival week. We would like to thank you, our wonderful JDM community because without you we couldn't have done it all - you are amazing!


[h2]Steam Next Fest[/h2]
Here are some of the statistics and brilliant numbers we managed to achieve together during the festival.

[h3]Daily active players in demos: Top 1[/h3]
Popular upcoming games: Top 2

We started the race with 12,568 followers on our Steam and finished with above 22 000! In the Top Wishlist category, we started from position 157, but managed to finish in 69! We also reached the Top Peak, which counted as many as 2 105 people playing JDM at the same time. According to the list of demo games most frequently added to the wishlist, we jumped from 12th place to 5th place! Did we mention that we have an amazing community?


[h2]We're not slowing down[/h2]
We are planning to release a new patch soon. As we mentioned in the last devlog, we are focusing on optimizing the game, fixing translation errors, extending the list of supported steering wheels, key mapping and fixing minor bugs. And we are also preparing a music surprise.


Thank you again for your great turnout at our streaming events, your questions, kind comments, and support. Our community on Discord has grown a lot, so if you haven't joined yet, please do!
Remember to add JDM to your wishlist on Steam.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1153410/Japanese_Drift_Master/


Let’s Drift!
Gaming Factory

Today we have released the first update for the Japanese Drift Master demo! We've managed to fix some of the important issues, which you can read about below. We hope this will help you enjoy the game even more!


[h2]Updates[/h2]

• The pop-up VR window will no longer bother you,
  
• We have added a Fatal Error description below the system requirements, due to optimisation DirectX 11 is no longer supported,
  
• We have added a notification for devices below the minimum requirements that there may be performance issues,
  
• We have fixed a few spots with collisions sent to us by players on Discord,
  
• We have added a petrol station created by the winner of our "Let's Refuel" competition, Utku Gürbüz.
  

In addition to the updates that have been made, we are constantly working on the optimization of the game and support for steering wheels.


[h2]Streaming[/h2]
We had a great time with you during Monday's streaming. Tomorrow, on Thursday (12th October) at 8 PM CEST, we will do a second live stream of the JDM gameplay. Join us on Steam, Twitch, or YouTube! You can ask questions and we'll do our best to answer them all.

[h2]Feedback[/h2]
We are committed to creating a game that you, the players, will enjoy, which is why your feedback is so important to us. We encourage you to take the Survey and join our Discord where you can report any issues, bugs, and share your opinions and suggestions with us on an ongoing basis.

We would like to thank you for being with us, and for all your kind comments and suggestions about Japanese Drift Master. We are happy that our production brings together drift fans all over the world. Remember to add JDM to your wishlist on Steam! See you at tomorrow's stream.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1153410/Japanese_Drift_Master/


Let’s Drift!
Gaming Factory

First of all, we would like to thank you for the warm welcome DEMO Japanese Drift Master! Over 2,000 players worldwide played the JDM demo yesterday, which exceeded our expectations by far. We would like to thank you for this and for joining our livestream where, despite initial sound and connection issues, we had a great time together.

[h2]Survey[/h2] We have received an extremely high number of positive comments and suggestions from you. We are striving to create a game that meets the expectations of all players, so every opinion is very important to us. If you have already had a chance to play the DEMO, please fill in the survey that we have prepared for you, as any feedback is very valuable to us!


[h2]Issues and bugs[/h2]
We are aware of the bugs that have appeared in the DEMO and thank you for sending us any bugs or problems you encounter. The first release of the trial version is just the beginning and we will continue to update it. Below are some of the recurring issues that you have reported to us.

[h3]FATAL ERROR / Crash[/h3]
The most common issue - Fatal Error means that your hardware is too weak to play our game.
Currently, the minimum and recommended requirements are:

MINIMUM:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: 64-bit Windows 10
Processor: Ryzen 5 2600 or i5-7400
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GTX1660 or Radeon RX580 8GB
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 16 GB available space

RECOMMENDED:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: 64-bit Windows 10
Processor: Ryzen 5 3600 or intel i5 10400f
Memory: 32 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce RTX3060Ti or AMD Radeon RX6700
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 16 GB available space

If you meet the above requirements and still have trouble launching the game, please send us your system specification (Hardware/System Info, GPU/CPU, RAM, Windows Ver, DirectX) and the contents of the folder - CrashReportClient in the form of a zip, which is available at the given path: C:User\AppData\Local\JDM\Saved\Crashes to the address [email protected].

Make sure that you will send us all the data otherwise we won't be able to check this issue.


[h2]Upcoming update[/h2]
We are currently focusing on improving performance and compatibility, and we are aware of the issues you are experiencing, so we are preparing updates for you.

• A priority for us is to introduce support for more steering wheels. At this time, we are fully confident that the game will work correctly on the G29/G920 Logitech (without additional accessories) and T300rs (without additional accessories).
  
• The VR bug will also be fixed by us.
  

Please keep in mind that the PS4 controller is not supported by us and it is completely random, if the controller works for someone, it may still not work for someone else. We are currently working on expanding the devices we support.


[h2]Discord[/h2]
Thank you again for experiencing the DEMO launch with us. We will do our best to provide you with a title that will fully satisfy you. If you have any suggestions, feedback, or just want to chat with other drift fans or show off your JDM records, then please visit our Discord. We currently have over 12,000 active members like this, so go ahead and join our community.

We would also like to remind you that on Thursday (12th October) at 10 PM CEST there will be a second livestreaming of the game where you can talk to us. This time we invite you to join us on Steam and Twitch. Add JDM to your wishlist on Steam and see you there!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1153410/Japanese_Drift_Master/


Let’s Drift!
Gaming Factory

The day has come! The Japanese Drift Master demo has been parked at the Steam Next Fest! It's time for an exciting journey through the twisting roads of the Cherry Blossom Land and tuning in true Japanese style. Become a drift master now!

[h2]Steam Next Fest[/h2]
Steam Next Fest: October 2023, is a multi-day celebration where fans can try out demos, chat with developers, watch live broadcasts, and learn about upcoming games on Steam. This year's edition will run from 9 October at 7 PM CEST until 16 October at 7 PM CEST.

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[h2]Time to go[/h2]
Now it's your turn - download the demo Japanese Drift Master and feel the atmosphere of Japanese drifting. Play, explore, tune your cars, and have fun! We encourage you to share your impressions on our Discord and in the survey, where you can give us very valuable feedback in more detail. Your opinions and suggestions are important to us - let's make JDM even better together!


[h2]Updates[/h2]
Over the past week, we have managed to fix a number of important issues and bugs in the demo. As we said, the first part of the demo is only a small part of what we have in store for you, and we will continue to update it. The demo will be available on Steam until the end of January 2024.

[h3]Updated system requirements.[/h3]

Recommended:
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or Intel i5 10400f
Graphics Card: Geforce RTX3060Ti 8GB or Radeon RX6700 10GB
RAM: 32GB

Minimum:
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or Intel i5-7400
Graphics Card: GeForce GTX1660 6GB or Radeon RX580 8GB
RAM: 16GB

At this time, we are fully confident that the game will work correctly on the:

• G29/g920 Logitech (without additional accessories).
  
• T300rs (without additional accessories).

Bugs fixed:

• Improved controller support,
  
• Text improvements,
  
• Engine sound improvements,
  
• Improved GPS keyboard operation,
  
• Added of Pira Park information sign and point count,
  
• Added credits,
  
• Improved tutorial,
  
• Changed default settings: ABS on, ESP/TCS off, steering angle ON, Vsync ON,
  
• Lamps turn on automatically during night events,
  
• Option to disable/enable car AI,
  
• Ability to reset in-game progress,
  
• New loading screens,
  
• Addition of splash screen,
  
• Improvements to collision objects on the map,
  
• UI/UX improvements.
  

Known bugs:

• Error navigating on the ring road, no indicators,
  
• Problem reading ring road,
  
• Possible language errors.
  

[h2]Streaming[/h2]
At 10 PM CEST we will start livestreaming! We hope you will join us and we will play JDM together. Ask questions, and make suggestions - we'll do our best to answer all your questions.

We hope you have a great time! Let us know what you think of the demo, we're looking forward to your feedback! Add Japanese Drift Master to your wishlist on Steam. See you on the track!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1153410/Japanese_Drift_Master/


Let’s Drift!
Gaming Factory

The last 24 hours before the long-awaited release of DEMO Japanese Drift Master! It's an amazing feeling to know that tomorrow at 7 PM CEST you'll be able to get behind the wheel and experience the atmosphere of Japanese car culture for yourself.

[h2]Streaming[/h2]
There will be a livestream on Steam tomorrow at 10 PM CEST where you will be able to watch the gameplay, talk to us about the production, and ask any questions you may have. We look forward to seeing you there!

[h2]Survey[/h2] We are very excited to see how you take to JDM. Once you've played the game, we encourage you to give us your valuable feedback by filling out the survey found in the DEMO. Your comments and feedback are very important to us and will help us improve the game.

[h2]Discord[/h2]
The last day of the key giveaway on our Discord is underway. Join in and give it a try, and you might just get early access to the DEMO!


Thank you for being with us! Tomorrow the big adventure begins. Remember, the demo is just a small taste of what we have in store for you in the full version. Add Japanese Drift Master to your wishlist on Steam and get your wheels ready! See you there.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1153410/Japanese_Drift_Master/


Let’s Drift!
Gaming Factory