You'll be able to drive six non-licensed cars inspired by iconic American vehicles when the JDM: Made In USA DLC launches on November 6th, 2025 for JDM: Japanese Drift Master. Costing $5.99, the pack includes six cars, with the Ironvale Thunderbolt T40, Ironvale Stallion ‘69, Taipan, Delray Vanquisher TR, Delray Venom and the Falcon HellFeather all becoming available to buy … [Read more...]
JDM: Japanese Drift Master Console Release Dates
Released in May 2025, the JDM: Japanese Drift Master console release dates have been updated, with the Xbox Series S|X launch set for November 21st, 2025, with the PlayStation 5 version due out in Q1 2026. You can find the Xbox listing here. The Xbox version won't officially support steering wheels, but will get further controller optimisation, as well as all of the free … [Read more...]
The JDM: Japanese Drift Master Car List
Developed by Gaming Factory, and released for the PC in May 2025 with console versions arriving by early 2026, see everything you can drive in the JDM: Japanese Drift Master car list. The game includes a mixture of licensed vehicles mainly from Japanese manufacturers including Honda, Mazda and Nissan, along with fictional cars from other regions. The selection focuses more … [Read more...]
JDM: Japanese Drift Master Patch 1.1.78.1 Released
Along with a Steam Summer Sale discount of 25% down to £21.74, JDM: Japanese Drift Master Patch 1.1.78.1 has also been released. It adds Photomode with a new Landmarks Activity, and brings back the Rise of the Scorpion demo prologue as new side missions with Scorpion's tuned Nissan Z33 as a reward for completion. The Rise of the Scorpion content was initially released as a … [Read more...]
New JDM: Japanese Drift Master Video Shows Drift Tuning
Now due to launch on May 21st 2025 for the PC, a new JDM: Japanese Drift Master video shows drift tuning options available in the game. Originally planned for release in March and announced back in 2023, the launch of the game was delayed as developers Gaming Factory wanted to a bit more time to add some 'final polish'. And now we know how you'll also be able to add tuning … [Read more...]
Licensed Hondas Confirmed For JDM: Japanese Drift Master
Due to launch on March 26th, 2025, you'll now have cars from four manufacturers to choose from, with licensed Hondas confirmed for JDM: Japanese Drift Master. The company joins Nissan, Mazda and Subaru in allowing their vehicles to appear in the simcade racer which uses manga to progress the storyline. The exact cars haven't been revealed yet, although the very short Honda … [Read more...]
JDM: Rise Of The Scorpion Demo Will Close On February 3rd
With the upcoming release of the full JDM: Japanese Drift Master game on March 26th, 2026, it's been announced that the JDM: Rise of the Scorpion Demo will close on February 3rd, 2025. The free prologue was released in August 2024 as both an introduction to the characters and fictional setting of Guatama, and a way for developers Gaming Factory to get input and feedback … [Read more...]
JDM: Japanese Drift Master Has A March 2025 Release Date
It's been in development for a few years, with a free Scorpion Rising demo available since early 2024, and now JDM: Japanese Drift Master has a March 2025 release date. The narrative-driven single-player simcade racing game is developed by Polish studio Gaming Factory, and will be launched for the PC on March 26th, 2025 via Steam, GoG and the Epic Store. Running on Unreal … [Read more...]
JDM: Rise of the Scorpion Update Adds A Challenge Mode
A new option for single player racing is available in the free prologue for JDM: Japanese Drift Master, as the first JDM: Rise of the Scorpion update adds a Challenge Mode. You're now able to test various vehicles on closed tracks, with the choice of stock models or turned examples to try and win drift or grip events against AI rivals. Which is a welcome addition to the … [Read more...]
JDM: Japanese Drift Master Secures A Nissan License
Set for release later in 2024, Gaming Factory have shared a couple of bits of progress on their driving game set around Lake Haikama. Along with an update for the free Rise of the Scorpion prologue, JDM: Japanese Drift Master secures a Nissan license to feature iconic cars from the Japanese manufacturer. Obviously the car roster plays a big part in any drifting title set in … [Read more...]
JDM: Japanese Drift Master Announced By Gaming Factory
Japan holds a special place in the hearts of many car fans and racing game enthusiasts. And there may be another way to enjoy it in the near future, with JDM: Japanese Drift Master announced by Gaming Factory. The Polish publisher has previously released titles including Electrician Simulator, Bug Academy and Castle Flipper, but this appears to be the first effort to create … [Read more...]