JDM: Rise of the Scorpion News

We’re excited to announce an important update regarding JDM: Rise of the Scorpion! Our free-to-play prologue is moving to the main Steam page for JDM: Japanese Drift Master. This means you’ll be able to access everything in one place, giving you a seamless experience from the prologue to the full game.



Don’t worry if you notice the JDM: Rise of the Scorpion Steam page disappearing—just head over to the JDM: Japanese Drift Master page to find the prologue which will be put as a free-to-play demo.

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

Join our Discord server to meet the team behind JDM and an amazing community that’s helping us grow. We’ve got plenty of exciting updates in store, so stay tuned and follow us on social media channels to be the first to hear the news!

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We proudly announce that the full version of a game from our friends - Alchemist: The Potion Monger is now available on Steam! Take the role of apprentice of the alchemical arts, in a world full of anthropomorphic animals!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2094370/Alchemist_The_Potion_Monger/
Alchemist: The Potion Monger is a mixture of simulation puzzle and RPG game, in which you can leave your lab, venture into the world, and change it with your brews!
Explore the world, gather ingredients, and sell or use potions you craft to help others and fend off enemies.
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Adopt pets to help you with your alchemy knowledge (and to pet them). Decorate your home however you like and brew your destiny!

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We’re excited to announce a major collaboration for JDM: Japanese Drift Master - we’ve partnered with Intel to take our racing experience to the next level. This allows us to leverage Intel’s cutting-edge technology, ensuring that we deliver an optimized and immersive gaming experience for all our players.



Thanks to this partnership, we were able to create an even more engaging booth at Gamescom 2024. Intel's support has been instrumental in enhancing our game’s performance, allowing us to fine-tune the gameplay for better optimization on a wide range of PCs.


We’re thrilled to be working with such a renowned company and are confident that this collaboration will help us deliver an even more polished and enjoyable game. Stay tuned for more exciting developments as we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in JDM: Japanese Drift Master!

Try out the free-to-play prologue, JDM: Rise of the Scorpion, and experience a unique introduction to the world of JDM. We’ve just released a major update introducing the new Challenge Mode, so be sure to check it out.

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

Add JDM: Japanese Drift Master to your Steam wishlist to stay updated on future announcements, and join our community on Discord. We can’t wait to share more with you!

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

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We’re back from Gamescom 2024! Reflecting on our time there, we’re excited to share just how incredible the event was. For the first time, JDM: Japanese Drift Master was showcased at such a prestigious occasion, and we couldn’t be happier with how it all turned out. Enjoy this brief recap of our experience at Gamescom!



Our booth was open throughout the entire event, designed to immerse visitors in the world of JDM. We highlighted the game’s manga-inspired art, offered hands-on gameplay with multiple PCs and simulators, and, of course, showcased what the game is all about - cars. The Mazda RX-7 was a standout attraction, drawing in car enthusiasts who loved getting a taste of the game.

[h3]Check out the highlights video from our time at Gamescom:[/h3]

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We want to extend our deepest thanks to everyone who visited our booth and played JDM: Japanese Drift Master during Gamescom. Your enthusiasm and support truly made the event special for us. A big shoutout to all the media representatives who took the time to show interest in our game and meet with us—we appreciate your coverage and are grateful for the opportunity to share our passion with a wider audience.


It was incredible to be part of an event where we could connect with people who have been following our project. Hearing feedback and kind words from passionate gamers who believe in our vision meant the world to us. We’re more motivated than ever to continue creating a game driven by true passion, and we can’t wait to share the full version with you.

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

We’d love for you to join the JDM community on our Discord server! Add JDM: Japanese Drift Master to your Steam wishlist, and don’t forget - the free-to-play prologue, JDM: Rise of the Scorpion, is available now. Hone your drift skills and be ready to put them to the test in the full game when it launches.

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

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Gaming Factory

Our work on JDM: Rise of the Scorpion continues! We’re actively gathering your feedback to tackle the issues you’ve encountered, and today we’re excited to release our major update, which introduces a new game mode to the prologue. The update comes with a patch full of key improvements, so dive in and explore what’s new.



[h2]Challenge mode:[/h2]
Experience the thrill of JDM: Rise of the Scorpion’s new single-player mode, where you can test various vehicles on closed tracks. Choose from stock models to those fine-tuned for specific challenges. Whether you're aiming for the best drift score or racing to be the fastest across the finish line, this mode is all about pushing yourself to the limit. Tackle Drift and Grip challenges, face off against AI rivals, and continue improving your driving skills.

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[h2]Here are the fixes for the new patch:[/h2]
[h3]Car adjustments:[/h3]

• Mazda RX8 - fixed RMP gauges,
  
• Nissan S13, Nissan S14, Mazda RX8, Mazda MX5, Subaru BRZII - adjusted physics, engine, gearbox, and transmission,
  
• Subaru- fixed handbrake,
  
• Nissan, Subaru, and Mazda - gearbox tweaks,
  
• Nissan, Subaru, and, Mazda - fixed automatic downshift,
  
• Stock car polishes - Biggest polishes in Mazda RX8 and Subaru BRZ II, small polishes in Miata NA, Miata NB, Nissan S13QS, Subaru Impreza Bugeye.
  

Wheel presets - added T300, T500, T150, G29, G920, Fanatec V2 presets with added and fixed infographics. Added steering wheel navigation support and HUD interactions.

Custom binding - added a wide selection of device support. Fixed handbrake binding and improved custom binding of hardware.

SFX - fixed interior camera SFX and ambient sounds. Overall optimized SFXs with small tweaks. Transitions in UI sounds volume.

Events fixes - Fixed disqualification issues. Better drift in tuned versions for events - Nissan S14 in Driftschool, Nissan S13QS in Isamu Event, Nissan Skyline R34 in Ayumi Event, Mazda Miata NB in Daisuke Event, Subaru BRZ in Sota Event.

Adjustments - fixed localization, tweaks in SMS textures, adjusted horn range.

We also added more stability fixes for overall better performance.



Please remember that your feedback is incredibly valuable to us. We encourage you to fill out the survey, send bug reports via email: [email protected], and share your comments on our Discord. Visit the Steam Discussion Forum for more useful information. Your input helps us respond quickly and make further improvements to ensure you have the best gaming experience possible.

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