Major Update. DLC Incoming. The growth of JDM: Japanese Drift Master

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Major Update. DLC Incoming. The growth of JDM: Japanese Drift Master

Warsaw, 29 September, 2025. Gaming Factory is happy to announce the coming of the next major patch for JDM: Japanese Drift Master.

The Major Update 1.7.0 will launch later today, September 29, at 7:00 pm CET / 10:00 am PT. Alongside a 30% discount on Steam celebrating the Steam Autumn Sale.

JDM: Japanese Drift Master | Upcoming Patch 1.7.0 Sneak Peek:



Driven by customer and fan requests the development team at Gaming Factory brings new features and content to the game, among others:

Nissan GTR R35 EBA

A completely new car, with six body kits available to unlock.

Wheel and Rims Customization

An expanded feature for the already existing Car Setup in the game, allowing for the modification of wheels and rims. This feature will give players the opportunity to further visually tune their cars to their hearts’ content.

Naoto “Tiger” Date’s Side Story Campaign Mission

Following the path set by the “Rise of the Scorpion” update, which expands the plotline through opponents’ backstories, a new side story campaign is introduced to the game. The Tiger’s campaign follows the tale of Naoto Date - one of the players’ major opponents in JDM, from his childhood dream, through tragedy to a chance at a new life. The campaign consists of 9 events, summing to 11 completely new races.

New racing tracks

Two completely new racing tracks have been added to the open world and the Challenge Mode. The Hakome Stadium - a sports arena turned into an ultimate racing challenge; and the Takekaze Tōge - A new racing track located at the foot of the volcano, hidden within a bamboo forest.

Added XeSS 2 Support

JDM is now running XeSS 2.1.1.1, including Frame Generation and Low Latency technology. Its implementation vastly improves performance on Intel and AMD cards and has been set as default for the owners of said GPUs.

Added Multi Frame Generation to DLSS

The game now supports Multi Frame Generation times 2 and times 3 for Nvidia RTX 5xxx owners. This feature can be turned off (default) and on from the game’s graphics options menu.

Additional performance increase and cutting down loading times

The game has received another performance pass throughout the entire open world. The loading times have been slightly improved. The shops from the Main Menu of the game (Car Setup, Tuning Shop, Change Car) had their loading screens removed completely.

After the update the game may require players to redo the Automatic Graphics Settings Configuration, when launching the game.

Steamdeck and handheld devices support

Improved performance and UI positioning. Added dedicated graphical presets and balanced the optimization.

Physics Improvements

Some game physics improvements have been introduced, including: slight balance of the Arcade physics model; fixes for All Wheel Drive and Front Wheel Drive cars; resolved physics issues causing undesirable outcomes and unbalanced forces acting on the cars. Improved collision and force compensation physics.

Side mission updates

In Sushi Delivery side missions, the players will now be able to drive their own cars.

Added weather indication for Underground Races and rebalanced the races happening in the rain.

Additional Bug fixing and minor changes

The game has additionally received a plethora of small improvements and bug maintenance, from fixing game crashes, through resolving minor issues with level design and car parts, to adding new sounds.

But that’s not all…
Gaming Factory is also proud to present its upcoming DLC: Made in USA.

JDM: Made in USA will be released in November this year.

The package will include 6 completely new cars bundled for 5,99 USD.

You can now add the DLC to your wishlist!

The community has been asking for Western cars from the very day the game has launched, and the development team was happy to oblige. The package will introduce new unlicensed cars from American manufacturers. It will launch in November this year. More information soon to follow.

Steam Autumn Sale

JDM: Japanese Drift Master will be 30% off on Steam during the Steam Autumn Sale.

It's hard to imagine a better moment to hit the streets of Guntama, so join thousands of racing enthusiasts all over the world now and let the biggest drifting adventure of your life begin!

ABOUT JDM: JAPANESE DRIFT MASTER

Discover Japan’s legendary car culture in JDM: Japanese Drift Master! Take on challenging roads with refined simcade physics, immerse in the story through manga pages, and explore an open world inspired by stunning real-life areas. Every turn invites you to master the art of drift.

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Gaming Factory is responsible for developing JDM: Japanese Drift Master and is working with 4Divinity on the global release of the title. More information about the game can be found on Steam, Epic, GOG, and the official website.

Gaming Factory
Founded in 2017, Gaming Factory is a Polish game development studio and publisher dedicated to delivering engaging and innovative gaming experiences. As both a creator and distributor, the company focuses on crafting high-quality titles across various genres. Gaming Factory’s flagship project, JDM: Japanese Drift Master, is an open-world drifting simulation that captures the spirit of Japanese car culture. With a passion for immersive gameplay and a commitment to excellence, Gaming Factory continues to expand its portfolio while bringing unique gaming experiences to players worldwide. https://gamingfactory.pl

4Divinity
4Divinity is a digital and retail games publishing company focused on bringing exciting games content from around the world to Asia and introducing Asian content to a global market. Along with its sister company Epicsoft Asia, 4Divinity is partnering with publishers and development studios to introduce brand-new IP to the region. https://www.4divinity.com/