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Let's Await!

Ossu,


The upcoming free prologue to JDM: Japanese Drift Master - JDM: Rise of the Scorpion will be launched in exactly one month!

The premiere is planned for July 18, 2024.




We can already start the countdown, so let’s recall what you can expect in the game:
  • A new part of the map - visit Kiko Town and Tengai Forest to take on many challenging roads.
  • Exciting story - meet the characters and learn their stories from cutscenes presented in the form of manga panels.
  • Iconic car - try this fast like a scorpion’s attack ride, and test it out in many thrilling events.
  • Realistic and immersive gameplay - see how the car handles in many different environments.

[h2]Early access[/h2]
If you want to play the prologue, JDM: Rise of the Scorpion, earlier than everyone else, check out our Instagram contest #LetsRise. Read more about the rules and rewards in this devlog. We also invite you to participate in the Discord giveaways on the server. Join us for a chance to win the pre-release key.

Add JDM: Rise of the Scorpion and JDM: Japanese Drift Master to your Steam wishlist and stay up to date with the latest announcements. We still have some exciting information for you before the prologue premiere, so follow us on social media channels.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1364930/JDM_Rise_of_the_Scorpion
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1153410/Japanese_Drift_Master/


Let’s Drift!
Gaming Factory




Let’s Meet!

Ossu!


This year, we are attending Pyrkon 2024 in Poznań, Poland. Day one is almost over, but we are here for the whole weekend! Enjoy a peek into our preparations and activities from the first day, and see what we’re planning for the rest of Pyrkon.



We’re holding a combined event with the band JEREMIAH KANE, which created electrifying tracks for the Japanese Drift Master game. Meet us at an outside stand for a fusion of music, games, and cars. Check out the Pyrkon map to see where you can find us:


Yesterday (Thursday), we spent time building our booth, connecting the equipment, and preparing cars. We wanted to make today very special for our fans and people who will play JDM for the first time. Our stand has a place for gaming, dancing, and taking pictures, so feel free to join us for the next two days of fun.


The first day of Pyrkon is almost over. So many of you came to our stand not only to play JDM but also to meet our team. It was great to see so many of you enjoy the game. We feel the love and support every step of the way, so thank you!


Today, we held two competitions for our visitors: Drift and Grip tournaments on a specially designed map in Japanese Drift Master. Many participants tested their driving skills and tried to get the highest score. You can check the winners on our Instagram Story.


Join us tomorrow for other competitions and win sets of amazing rewards: t-shirts, stickers, lanyards, and pre-release keys for the free prologue JDM: Rise of the Scorpion.

Follow us on social media for behind-the-scenes pictures and videos. We will be posting a lot of content on Instagram Stories, so don’t forget to visit our profile.

Add JDM: Japanese Drift Master and JDM: Rise of the Scorpion to your Steam wishlist. The free prologue premiere is on July 18, 2024, so we still have some announcements to make your wait more pleasant.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1153410/JDM_Japanese_Drift_Master/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1364930/JDM_Rise_of_the_Scorpion/

Let’s Drift
Gaming Factory

JDM x ADBL

Ossu,


Today we wanted to announce our newest collaboration. The car cosmetic brand ADBL joins Japanese Drift Master. We believe there will be many more such partnerships to come.



ADBL is a professional automotive cosmetics brand from Poland. The highest quality and innovative approach distinguishes their detailing products. The brand creates unique features with a complete influence on the production process. ADBL cosmetics are extremely effective, which helped them gain the trust of many car enthusiasts and professionals.


Join our Discord server to take part in community events and an ongoing giveaway for the pre-release keys for the JDM prologue! Also, remember about our Instagram competition #LetsRise. Show us how excited you are for the upcoming prologue and win a set of JDM merch and a pre-release key. Read more about the rules and rewards in the previous devlog.

Remember that JDM: Rise of the Scorpion is releasing on July 18, 2024! Add it to your wishlist and follow the full version of the game. Check out our social media and look forward to the next announcements!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1153410/JDM_Japanese_Drift_Master/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1364930/JDM_Rise_of_the_Scorpion/

Let’s Drift,
Gaming Factory

#LetsRise!

Ossu!


The free prologue JDM: Rise of the Scorpion launch day is almost here, and we want to see how excited you are about it! We prepared an Instagram contest for you under the title #LetsRise. Exciting rewards await you, so read on!

The theme is to show us in what way you are preparing for a JDM prologue premiere. Are you watching a lot of racing movies? Maybe you’re spending the day on the track? Show us a photo or a reel with your wallpaper, outfit, drawing, view, or anything you will think of. Let your creativity flow.

The following is a summary of the competition. If you are interested in participating, please read the COMPETITION RULES.



[h3]Competition task[/h3]
Your task is to present in what way you are getting ready for the premiere day of JDM: Rise of the Scorpion. Show us your love for Japanese or automotive culture.
You can present your idea in one of the two ways below:
  • Instagram photo,
  • Instagram reel.
[h3]Rules[/h3]
To be eligible for the competition, you must:
  • have a public Instagram account,
  • tag the official @japanese_drift_master Instagram account in the post description,
  • use #LetsRise hashtag in the post description.
The competition is open to adults only.



[h3]Prize[/h3]
The winner will receive a gift set which includes:
  • JDM T-shirt,
  • JDM stickers,
  • early access to the prologue JDM: Rise of the Scorpion.
The winner will be chosen by a panel of judges who will assess the entries based on creativity, relevance to the theme, and quality of execution.

[h3]Deadline[/h3]
The competition starts today, 7th June 2024, and ends on 7th July 2024.
Entries must be submitted on Instagram by 11:59 PM CEST on 7th July 2024.

The competition results will be announced on 8th July 2024 in the form of a devlog on Steam and an Instagram Story post.



As you can see, the prizes are attractive, so don't hesitate and get to work! We can't wait to see what you come up with! Please remember to read the COMPETITION RULES before entering the competition.

Add JDM: Japanese Rise of the Scorpion and the full version of JDM: Japanese Drift Master to your wishlist on Steam!

Join our Discord, server for more community events and take a part in giveaway where you can win early access keys to the prologue. Stay tuned for more information and follow our social media, to be the first to know!

We wish all participants the best of luck! See you in the next devlog.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1364930/JDM_Rise_of_the_Scorpion
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1153410/Japanese_Drift_Master/


Let’s Drift!
Gaming Factory




Let’s Rise in July!

Ossu!


The time of the big announcement has come! We can finally reveal the launch date for the free prologue JDM: Rise of the Scorpion - 1July 18, 2024! Get your engines ready for the big start with this standalone introduction to the JDM: Japanese Drift Master.



The free prologue introduces a racing experience like no other. Players who tried out the demo version of JDM: Japanese Drift Master will also discover a lot of fresh content. New areas and story-driven events will let you get a taste of the challenges and excitement that lie ahead in the game's full version.

[h3]Enjoy the teaser announcing the date for the prologue JDM: Rise of the Scorpion.[/h3]

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Every legend needs an origin story. As Hatori ‘Scorpion’ Hasashi, get behind the wheel and drift your way to the top. A cast of memorable characters and rivalries that ignite the story will take you to many new places on the map of JDM. With stunning visuals and realistic physics, every race makes you feel like a true drifter.

In addition to drift, grip, and other types of events that push the story forward, you will learn about characters through manga-inspired cutscenes. This will add something more to the classical racing game narrative.

Remember to add JDM: Rise of the Scorpion to your wishlist, so you won’t miss the launch. Follow our social media and join the Discord server, where you can meet the team behind the game. Also add the full version of JDM: Japanese Drift Master to your Steam wishlist Steam, which premiere will be this fall.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1364930/JDM_Rise_of_the_Scorpion/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1153410/JDM_Japanese_Drift_Master/


Let’s Drift!
Gaming Factory