JDM: Japanese Drift Master News

The robust world of racing video games is filled with different experiences: from pure arcade models, in which you never take your foot off the gas pedal, to highly sophisticated simulations that take into account tire wear. JDM: Japanese Drift Master lands somewhere between these two options as an example of the simcade genre.

We crafted JDM to have a solid, realistic, physics-based driving model as the game’s backbone. This means you won’t be able to take a hairpin corner going 200 km/h, but you will be able to fully enjoy drifting on your steering wheel. On top of that, we added a few layers of arcade elements - toning down a little bit the difficulty of handling the car, while still preserving the realism of the experience. This is our Simcade Driving Model, but we didn’t stop there.

In JDM: Japanese Drift Master, you will have two Driving Models at your disposal. Simcade, as described above, and Arcade. Check out our latest video guide, in which we make a deeper dive into the differences between the two.

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[h2]Play the way you like[/h2]
The Arcade driving model is a gameplay style designed for players who prioritize fun and easy-to-learn controls over maximum realism. After selecting this mode, you will have your ABS, ESP, Drift Assist, and Brake Assist enabled. If you don’t call yourself a simracer, it’s the best place to start your adventure with JDM.

The Simcade setup is a gameplay style designed for players who prefer more realism in vehicle handling. After selecting this mode, you will have your ABS on, and your ESP, Drift Assist, and Brake Assist disabled. You will have more control over the car’s behaviour, but it will require more skill to do so.

When first launching the game, you will be prompted to select the preferred model. You will also be able to make the change at any time from the Pause Menu option, so feel free to experiment and find what works best for you.


Each racing game enthusiast has their preferred taste for driving mechanics, but we are sure that with the addition of two driving models, you will feel right at home with JDM.

If you like what you see, please remember to wishlist and follow the game on Steam.



We also cordially invite you to our Discord channel, where we are actively running a Community Challenge with some nifty gifts open for grabs.



Let’s Drift
Gaming Factory

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We’re excited to share that JDM: Japanese Drift Master is part of the first edition of Indie Assemble – a brand-new Steam event celebrating indie games from around the globe!

From May 5th to May 11th, you’ll find us featured alongside over 1,000 indie titles from 600+ studios across 63 countries. Whether you’re a fan of racing, action, horror, or simulation – Indie Assemble is all about putting unique ideas in the spotlight. And we’re proud to be one of them.

For us, Indie Assemble is not just another Steam event – it’s a chance to reach new players, showcase what makes JDM stand out, and keep building momentum ahead of our May 21st launch.

If you’re already part of our growing community, thank you. And if this is your first time hearing about JDM, welcome! You’ve just discovered an open-world drifting game inspired by Japan’s iconic car culture, built with passion by a small but dedicated team.

[h3]Don’t forget our Community Challenge![/h3]
We’re still racing toward our Community Challenge goals – and you can help! Simply follow JDM: Japanese Drift Master on Steam to take part. The more followers we gather, the more rewards we unlock for the whole community, including a chance to win a unique Dreamcore JDM PC case.



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


Let’s Drift,
Gaming Factory



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Thanks!

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With the release of JDM: Japanese Drift Master just three weeks away, we've got something to spice things up on this final stretch. Drifting and street racing are about pushing limits and chasing new challenges, and that is why we’re confident you’ll love what we’ve got in store. And so, we hereby invite you to...

[h2]JDM: Japanese Drift Master Community Challenge[/h2]

[h3]Join the community here »[/h3]


Unlock up to three special milestones, each offering exclusive launch-day discounts on JDM: Japanese Drift Master and interesting extra goodies! Will you and your fellow drifters manage to get them in time for May 21st? Spread the word among your friends, join our Steam community group and enjoy the prizes listed up above!


[h2]Join our Steam Community now at » [/h2]




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


Let’s Drift,
Gaming Factory



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[h3]GAMING FACTORY - UPCOMING RELEASES[/h3]
We're not only a developer but also a publisher. If you like JDM, maybe 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!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1385290/Pizza_Slice/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2708880/Ghost_Keeper/

If you’ve been following our devlogs, you know what to expect when JDM: Japanese Drift Master releases on May 21. However, there’s still one big question mark that we haven’t officially tackled and discussed in more detail - what’s the gameplay loop like? What to expect from a ‘minute-to-minute’ experience, which you will delve into on launch?

To best illustrate, here’s a fresh new RAW gameplay from the game, captured from the end of Chapter 01, where Touma faces off with Scorpion. We quickly clicked through the story pages to avoid bigger spoilers, but be warned - you will find a few of them in the footage below.

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[h2]Story Campaign[/h2]
You play as Touma, a Polish drifter, who comes to Japan to restart his life. With the help of a few friends, he gets up on his feet and starts to compete in local racing events, growing his reputation and building a name for himself. The story is told through a series of events/missions intertwined with manga pages.

You always start in the open world, riding out of your garage. The game will then mark the next Story event on your map, which will progress the narrative. When you drive to the spot, you will be able to interact with a marker and launch the next mission. The event will most often open up with a manga page (or a few) and then proceed to the race. After completion, you will be back in the open world, and a new marker will show up on your map.

Of course, you don’t need to push story events one after another, the whole game world is open for you from the moment you step out of your garage, so it’s up to you if you want to roam around Guntama in between the Main Story events.


[h2]Story Events[/h2]
During the campaign, you will take part in a plethora of events: some happening directly on the streets of Guntama, some on dedicated racing tracks (which you will also be able to visit from the open world at any time). You will compete in drifting events - where style points decide the winners, or in grip races, in which you have to cross the finish line first. Sometimes, you will need to be first AND race in the best style, so take notice of the win conditions during each event.

Story Events do not need to be connected to a race - without spoiling too much, let us only say that you will work for a sushi restaurant and you will be challenged by various characters to show off your skills. You will also make a few enemies on your journey, so expect chases to be part of the experience.

JDM: Japanese Drift Master is releasing May 21st. If you haven’t done so, please consider wishlisting and following the game, to never miss a beat (it also helps us out with visibility!), thanks!



Swing by our Discord channel to meet like-minded people and talk about the game, motorsports, drifting or anything else that interests you. The JDM team is also present and active on the channel, so if you have some direct questions for us, this is your best bet to reach us.

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


Let’s Drift,
Gaming Factory



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[h3]GAMING FACTORY - UPCOMING RELEASES[/h3]
We're not only a developer but also a publisher. If you like JDM, maybe 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!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1385290/Pizza_Slice/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2708880/Ghost_Keeper/

It’s that time of year again – a moment to spotlight and celebrate the incredible creativity of Polish game developers! Steam’s Constitution Days Event kicks off on April 26th, bringing with it a wave of exclusive discounts, community-favorite titles, and hidden gems born in the gamedev studios of Poland.


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From intense simulators and indie masterpieces to adrenaline-fueled racers like JDM: Japanese Drift Master, this is your chance to show support for the passionate creators behind Poland’s thriving game scene. Take advantage of time-limited discounts, browse awesome titles from our home country, and enrich your wishlist with new interesting titles!

Special events like this don’t happen every day — so mark your calendars and dive in before it’s gone!

[h2]Mark Your Calendars – Launching May 21st![/h2]
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The finish line is on the horizon!JDM: Japanese Drift Master drops on May 21st, so make sure to add it to your wishlist! Stay up to date by following us on Steam, and join our Discord community to drift into launch day with thousands of drivers from all around the world.



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


Let’s Drift,
Gaming Factory



[hr] [/hr]
[h3]GAMING FACTORY - UPCOMING RELEASES[/h3]
We're not only a developer but also a publisher. If you like JDM, maybe 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!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1385290/Pizza_Slice/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2708880/Ghost_Keeper/