JDM: Japanese Drift Master News

[p][/p][p]We promised you a surprise and here it is - we’ve partnered up with Hyundai Motor to bring their INSTEROID concept car directly to the game! [/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]The INSTEROID is a cutting-edge electric concept vehicle, which perfectly blends the digital gaming culture with motorsports. What makes it truly exciting is that it’s designed specifically for drifting. An everyday drive car modified into a vehicle taken straight from a cyberpunk setting, with animated plates inside and outside of the car, it is a fun and interesting addition to the current roster of drift beasts available in JDM.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]The INSTEROID will drift into Guntama on October 30! It will launch alongside some more surprises but that’s for another devlog 🙊[/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]Have question? Want to discuss the INSTEROID ahead of launch? We, as well as the whole JDM’s community, is on our DISCORD server. Jump in![/p][p][/p][p]Let’s Drift[/p][p]The Gaming Factory Team
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[hr][/hr][p]Powerful muscle cars are already warming up their engines in the comfort of our backstage garages, and soon will be ready to hit the road. To celebrate their arrival, we've just launched a brand new, very first JDM: Made in USA DLC contest! Join the enormous excitement of our community, visit the Discord server and sign up for the fun now Here »[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]All details, rules (although very simple) and rewards are described in the dedicated contest Discord announcement. Meeting the event's requirements won’t take you more than a minute of your time, so be sure to check them out now. See you there, drifters![/p][p][/p][h2]About JDM: Made in USA[/h2][hr][/hr][p]If by some miracle you haven't heard the news yet, we have announced the first JDM: Japanese Drift Master DLC, namely JDM: Made in USA. Soon, you will have a unique opportunity to taste the raw thrill of American motor culture with exclusive rides! The DLC delivers six standout cars, each packed with tuning parts designed to dominate the track and turn heads wherever you go. Sounds interesting? Support the Made in USA project now by adding it to your Steam wishlist![/p][p][/p][p]Wishlist now »[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/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]We wish you the best of luck![/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][p]
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[p][/p][p]We’re finally ready to answer probably the most frequently asked question amongst our community - consoles, when?[/p][p][/p][p]Xbox Series X|S releasing November 21, 2025. [/p][p]Playstation 5 coming in Q1 2026.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]
And here it is, the release schedule for JDM is now public, yay! If you’ve been waiting to play leisurely in front of your TV, circle the above dates in your calendars.[/p][p][/p][h3]What’s to know about the console release?[/h3][hr][/hr][p]The console version will launch with the content currently available on PC. This means all of the available content updates, patches and adjustments on PC will be present for the console launch.[/p][p][/p][p]We are planning to open up pre-release sales closer to the launch date on Xbox and there’s a nifty gift for everyone who supports us early - The Akina Phantom (an unlicensed car, which should be vividly familiar to fans of a certain manga and anime series). The preorders will be available a week before launch, on November 14th. [/p][p]The Xbox port will not officially support steering wheels and focuses on further controller optimization to boost the enjoyment of gaming in front of a TV.[/p][p]You can find the Xbox store page for JDM HERE[/p][p]The pricing will remain consistent with the PC release at a 34,99 EUR/USD tag.[/p][p][/p][h3]The current schedule for JDM[/h3][hr][/hr]

• [p]Next up: an undisclosed surprise 🙊[/p]

• [p]Followed by: another Major Update and the release of JDM: Made in USA DLC[/p]
• [p]Followed by: Xbox Series X|S release[/p]
• [p]in the future: PlayStation 5 release and a multiplayer component - we are hard at work at both of these tasks, stay tuned for more information, as we’re not yet ready to talk about them in more details yet.[/p][p][/p]

[p]If you haven't done so already, remember to wishlist the Made in USA DLC, here:[/p][p]
[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]And that would be a wrap for today. We hope you folks are as excited about the future of JDM as we are! Like always, 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][hr][/hr][hr][/hr][p]
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[p][/p][p]It's been just over a week since the launch of our biggest update yet - Patch 1.7.0 - and we’re keeping the momentum going! Over the past few days, we’ve been listening closely to your feedback, reports, and suggestions for further tweaks and improvements. Today’s update is the result of that collaboration, focusing mainly on enhancing gameplay, improving stability, and refining key details in our game.[/p][p][/p][p]Patch 1.7.1 addresses several issues reported to us by the community to deliver a smoother and more enjoyable experience. From fixing bugs in Tiger events to improving the manga reading assistant and resolving crashes related to steering wheel inputs, we’ve worked to elevate your gameplay. [/p][p][/p][p]While today's patch brings a noticeable upgrade, it’s just a pit stop on the road to even bigger novelties and cool features. We know many of you are excited about the upcoming liveries and decals system that will let you personalize your cars even further, and we’ll be ready to share more details - and a date - very soon. Don’t worry, you won’t have to wait long.[/p][p][/p][p]Below, you’ll find the detailed changes introduced in this update. Thank you for your continued support and feedback, which help us improve the game![/p][p][/p][h2]Patch 1.7.1 Notes[/h2][hr][/hr][h3]Gameplay[/h3]

• [p]Players can no longer sell Tiger's Car to the Dealer.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a bug that caused two AI opponents to have the same name in some Tiger campaign events.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a bug where the AI crossed the finish line in the last Tiger campaign event.[/p]

[h3]Manga Reader Assistant[/h3]

• [p]Improved the order of the manga reading assistant in Chapter 5, Page 4.[/p]

[h3]Stability and Performance[/h3]

• [p]Fixed issues causing crashes when selecting grip/drift presets while using a steering wheel.[/p]
• [p]Addressed general issues that were causing crashes.[/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]Let’s Drift![/p][p]The Gaming Factory Team[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][hr][/hr][p][/p][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! Thanks![/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p][/p][p]Artists, it’s time to put your cameras down (just for a sec!), as the third round of our awesome Photo Mode contest is now over! And so, we’re excited to announce the next three winners, whose snaps won your hearts and received the most votes, just as stated in the competition rules.[/p][p]Very soon, the winning works will make their way into JDM: Japanese Drift Master as stunning loading screen backgrounds. To honor their creativity, the authors will also be awarded a special role on our Discord server, marking them as standout members of our 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]🏆 FilipQn729[/p][p]🏆 Iceaac[/p][p]🏆 sukonbu3[/p][p][/p][h2]FilipQn729[/h2][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]Iceaac[/h2][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]sukonbu3[/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][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]