JDM: Japanese Drift Master News

We come to you today with the announcement of the results of the #LetsRise contest that took place last month on our Instagram. Your task was to show how you are looking forward to the release of the upcoming prologue JDM: Rise of the Scorpion.

We received many submissions from you, and your dedication touched our hearts. So we decided to give out some honorable mentions that will also be awarded! But before we get to the honorable mention, let's meet the contest winner, chosen by our wonderful panel of judges.

[h3]WINNER[/h3]
First place and a set of prizes (a JDM t-shirt, an early access prologue key, a JDM key lanyard, and JDM stickers) go to the player with the nickname frech418! Congratulations!



[h3]HONORABLE MENTIONS[/h3]
As we mentioned, the choice was really hard, so we decided to reward an additional few people with early access keys to the prologue JDM: Rise of the Scorpion:

• projekt__nemesis
  
• snowboard5150
  
• bruce.renaud34
  

Thank you and congratulations to everyone who participated in our contest! We are very happy to have such a great community like you. We invite you to join our Discord where you can chat with us on a variety of topics. The release of the JDM: Rise of the Scorpion prologue is fast approaching, so we encourage you to add the game to your wishlist on Steam so you don't miss any news. See you in the next devlog!

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


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The free prologue JDM: Rise of the Scorpion is debuting on July 18, 2024. We know how much you look forward to finally getting back behind the wheel, so we prepared something special for you. An exclusive teaser that will let you fully immerse in the JDM world.



[h3]Check out the latest teaser for JDM: Rise of the Scorpion:[/h3]

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We are faster and more precise than ever! In JDM: Rise of the Scorpion, everyone will take a chance to become the best drifter in the area. Get ready for an amazing experience in which realistic physics and environment merge with an epic story told in the form of manga panels.

The story of JDM: Japanese Drift Master takes place in a fictional Japanese prefecture - Guntama. This area is inspired by the mountainous region of Honshu. Players familiar with Japan's famous drifting routes will find many resemblances to the real world.

[h2]CONTEST[/h2]
If you want to try the JDM: Rise of the Scorpion before anyone else, we prepared an Instagram contest, #LetsRise for you. We are giving away pre-release keys and an exclusive set of merch—a JDM T-shirt and stickers. Check out our profile and this devlog to learn more about the rules and rewards.

We invite you to join our Discord where you can also win pre-release keys for the prologue. Giveaways for the keys are held every week up to the premiere. Join the server, accept the rules, and visit the intended channel to take part.

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


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We finally bring you a report from an amazing event - Pyrkon! This was the first, but certainly not the last event where we had the pleasure of presenting our game, JDM: Japanese Drift Master live. We encourage you to check out our vlog of the three days of Pyrkon, to see how much fun we had and everything that happened.

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The main attraction of our zone was the tent, where stands with computers awaited you for you to test your skills on specially prepared tracks. The competition was fierce until the last minute, and some of you returned on other days to beat your records. During the event, you could take part in two competitions. We prepared two special events: Grip and Drift, the winners of which were rewarded with packages that included:

• JDM T-Shirt,
  
• JDM key lanyard,
  
• an early access to the prologue of JDM: Rise of the Scorpion,
  
• JDM stickers.
  

During Pyrkon, we had the opportunity to work with the Jeremiah Kane band, one of the creators of the music for our game. Our stand featured drift cars, including a very special one wrapped with the character from our prologue - Ayumi. The pink car with #LetsDrift stickers and the Japanese Drift Master logo became quite the attraction, drawing crowds of visitors eager to take photos with it.


At the event, we also attended the Game Days Show conference where our Event Manager had the opportunity to answer many questions from the community. We discussed the upcoming prologue, the manga-style storyline, in-game sounds, and the birth of the collaboration between JDM and the Jeremiah Kane team. The conference was hosted by Dominik Bos and Krzysztof M. Maj, who brought a lot of energy and professionalism to the event. If you weren't able to join us live, you can watch the entire conference on Krzysztof M. Maj's channel (2: 20: 05).


We would like to thank everyone who visited our stand. Your enthusiasm and positive responses were amazing! Some of you had heard of our game before, while others were discovering it for the first time but each of you brought something special with your feedback and good humor. Thanks to you, we know we are on the right track!


Special thanks to Diablo Chairs for providing comfortable chairs and desks, and to HIRO for providing the computers and monitors that allowed the game to run smoothly and effectively. Your support was invaluable!


This was our first event, but certainly not our last. We look forward to future opportunities to meet you in person, share our progress, and celebrate our passion for drifting and Japanese car culture together.


Just a reminder that you can play the free prologue of JDM: Rise of the Scorpionon 18th of July! Add the game to your wishlist on Steam and join our Discord for regular giveaways. Stay tuned for the latest news and don't miss any surprises! See you there.

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


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





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/


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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/

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