JDM: Japanese Drift Master News

Welcome to another JDM devlog! We thank everyone for their interest in our game during the Simfest 2023 festival on Steam and for the great turnout at our stream! You complained about the poor quality of the streaming, but it wasn't entirely our fault, so if you want to watch it in better quality, now's your chance!



The latest streaming is now available on our social media channels, so be sure to check it out. This time Perlok was behind the wheel and we hope you enjoy his drift! The atmosphere of beautiful Japan is perfectly captured by the enchanting Haikama Lake and the streets we drive through in the game.

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Thank you again for joining the stream, we're glad you're with us and supporting us! If you missed the first official gameplay, you can watch it on our YouTube. Join our Discord to chat with other JDM fans and remember to add Japanese Drift Master to your wishlist on Steam!

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


Let’s Drift!
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Attention fans of drifting and fast cars! Join us for the streaming of Japanese Drift Master, which is just starting on our Steam (20 July) at 12:30 AM PDT (9:30 PM CEST)! Don't miss this exclusive gameplay, ask your questions and have fun watching the brilliant side-by-side runs through the picturesque streets of a Japanese town.


Don't forget to add Japanese Drift Master to your wishlist on Steam and join our Discord, where you can chat with the devs and share your interests with other drift enthusiasts! See you soon in the next devlog and enjoy watching!

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


Let’s Drift!
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We are excited to announce that Japanese Drift Master is part of Simfest - a Steam festival celebrating all things simulation gaming! The event runs from today i.e. Thursday (20 July) 10 AM PDT (7 PM CEST) until Monday (24 July), 10 AM PDT (7 PM CEST). On this occasion, we have prepared a surprise for you!


[h2]Streaming[/h2]
Join us for a special streaming of gameplay from the JDM game today (20 July) at 12:30 PM PDT (9:30 PM CEST) on Steam. Buckle up and get ready for a rough ride! We will provide you with another dose of beautiful drifting and astonishing sights.


[h2]Q&A[/h2]
We have answered your most frequently asked questions and collected them in one place - we appreciate the many questions and suggestions. We hope this devlog will clear up some of your doubts, and if you haven't read the previous ones, we encourage you to do so.

Q&A part 1 https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1153410/view/5529901770445755298
Q&A part 2 https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1153410/view/3691307763197579839
Q. Do you plan to do only JDM cars, if so will there be different tuning styles?
A. No, not just JDM cars. We plan to have different models from different parts of the world and many different tuning styles, so everyone can choose their favorite style of car to drift or just drive through the game.

Q. Are you going to have a sign-up to people can play early access?
A. There will be a free demo, so everyone can see what is our game about and give us some feedback.

Q. Will you add the anime decal character in the JDM?
A. Our team consists of fanatics of automobiles and anime so exciting combinations of styles and an engaging story await players!

Q. How many people are working on the game?
A. We are not a AAA studio, so our team is under a hundred people.

Q. Will there be a custom mp3 feature where you can import your own music into the game?
A. No, at the moment we have a planned radio system with a very extensive playlist of our choice. You can check out the tracks on our Spotify. We are constantly trying to expand it with new genres.

Q. How long has this game been in development for?
A. The game has been in development for several years, we decided to announce it because we are closer to its completion.

Q. Will there be customizable license plates?
A. At the moment we cannot promise anything, we have plans to do it, but it is not a priority.

Q. Will the game be released on phones or VR?
A. At the moment we are focusing on the PC version.

Q. Will the game have any objective and not just a free-roam game that we can chill? Any ideas for map expansions after the release date?
A. Yes, the game will have a story and characters that the player can relate to. We put a lot of emphasis on the story. There is a development plan for the game, which we will finally announce ;)

Q. What are the hardware requirements?
A. You can find system requirements on our Steam:

MINIMUM:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: 64-bit Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i5-4000
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX GTX 1060
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 16 GB available space

RECOMMENDED:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: 64-bit Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i7-8700
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 or more
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 16 GB available space



Feel free to ask questions on our Discord and social media. Add JDM to wishlist on Steam and join us and many other amazing simulation games at Simfest 2023! See you at the streaming!

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


Let’s Drift!
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Today we come to you with something special! We present you with the latest Japanese Drift Master teaser that we have been working on lately. How about some shots of a picturesque Japanese town by day and by night? We are very excited to share this new footage with you and hope you enjoy what we have prepared for you. Fasten your seatbelts and get ready for a fast ride!

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The scenery you see in JDM is based on real locations and towns in Japan. You will find breathtaking temples, classic houses, shops, and the beautiful Haikama Lake overlooking the mountains. You will visit various districts such as Haikamayaka or Haikamanoi and feel the true call of the Japanese countryside. Speed and drift along the winding mountain roads - especially at night - for an adrenaline rush!


Remember, we are not slowing down and are constantly working on our game to meet your expectations. Thank you for the many positive comments on social media - it really means a lot to us. Feel free to join our Discord and add Japanese Drift Master to your wishlist on Steam to stay up to date!

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

Let's Drift
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Drift fans, it's been a while since the last devlog, but don't think we've been slacking off. Today, we want to invite you into a world of music that will make drifting through the winding streets of a Japanese town even more fun and add to the atmosphere of our game.

Here are the artists whose songs you can listen to in Japanese Drift Master! You can find them on Spotify.


[h2]Naski[/h2]
Composer and music producer from Warsaw who has been active in the Polish bass scene for over a decade. Founder of the 7Seven_Team collective, best known for his film scores and melodic trap, he continues to surprise listeners with his work. From heavy sounds to nostalgic tracks, he has gained over 5 million plays on Spotify. His versatility in music production has secured his collaborations with some of the biggest labels in the world: - Republic Records (UMG), AAR Music (Universal Italia), Casablanca Records; and brands such as SONY (Alpha cameras, Gran Turismo 7 VR), Rolls-Royce Motors, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Tata Motors, US Marines, Fame MMA, NOOVO TV (CA), Star Channel TV (GR). His track appeared as the official soundtrack for a Korean series (The Eight Sense). In addition, the track ANNUAL BLØØD SPILLAGE was the first officially presented track from JDM - we included it in the teaser.


[h2]Ditro[/h2]
A nineteen-year-old producer who started creating 5 years ago, of which he has been making phonk for 2 years. In September he was one of the most popular producers of this genre in Poland in terms of monthly listeners on Spotify. Self-taught - from mixing to creating covers. He gained recognition with his track "Thunderstorm" when it went viral on TikTok.


[h2]SXLXMANE[/h2]
Kuba is a young producer from Poland. He graduated from school with a technician degree and now holds the position of CEO of the Polish phonk group PPC (Polish Phonk Collective). He has been producing for about two years and his main genre is phonk. As he himself said, being part of the Japanese Drift Master is a great opportunity for him as a music producer and also as a lover of Japanese cars.

[h2]Join us[/h2]
If you are involved in making music, we encourage you to get in touch with us on our Discord. We are looking for brilliant artists who would like to join our team. So if you make Eurobeat, Rock, Punk, Rap, etc. - write to us! Also, remember to add Japanese Drift Master to your wishlist on Steam!

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

Lets Drift
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