JDM: Japanese Drift Master – New Video Showcases Campaign and Core Gameplay
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2025 2:31 pm
JDM: Japanese Drift Master – New Video Showcases Campaign and Core Gameplay
Warsaw, 29th of April 2025 – Get ready to hit the streets of Guntama once again, as the team behind JDM: Japanese Drift Master releases a brand-new gameplay video showcasing never-before-seen footage from the story campaign and shedding light on the core gameplay loop awaiting players on May 21.
This video offers a raw and unfiltered look at one of the most anticipated aspects of the game: what playing JDM will actually feel like from minute to minute. Captured directly from the end of Chapter 01, the footage features protagonist Touma in a tense showdown with his rival, Scorpion.
The Campaign Experience
In JDM: Japanese Drift Master, players step into the shoes of Touma, a Polish drifter who relocates to Japan in search of redemption and a fresh start. With help from new friends, Touma rises through the underground racing scene, earning street cred through gripping races, stylish drifts, and personal rivalries.
The story unfolds through a blend of open-world exploration and mission-based events. Players begin each session in the garage and are free to cruise the sprawling streets of fictional Guntama Prefecture. Main missions are marked on the map and can be activated at any time, kicking off with stylized manga panels that transition into high-stakes racing gameplay.
Campaign Highlights:
Drift, Grip and Drag Events: Compete in drifting showdowns where style reigns supreme, or go full throttle in grip races focused on speed.
Dynamic Objectives: Some races require both flair and speed—players will need to adapt.
Diverse Challenges: From making sushi deliveries to getting chased by enemies, story events go beyond traditional racing.
Freedom of Exploration: Between missions, explore the vibrant open world of Guntama at your own pace.
This marks the third in a series of deep-dive videos from the developers. Previous videos explored two critical components of gameplay:
Whether you're a fan of fine-tuning your car for the perfect slide or a straight-line speed demon, JDM is revving up to offer a uniquely stylized and immersive drifting experience unlike anything else on the road.
JDM: Japanese Drift Master launches on May 21. Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to burn rubber in the streets of Japan.
About Japanese Drift Master
JDM: Japanese Drift Master is a simcade experience that blends simulation and arcade elements, creating a thrilling yet accessible racing experience. The realistic physics backbone ensures that each car has its unique handling, allowing you to feel its weight as you take corners or brake at high speeds. The arcade layers added on top help with managing the car at high speeds and ease cornering. From the very start, we focused on delivering realistic driving physics while maintaining an enjoyable balance between authenticity and fun.
Story
The game takes players into the world of Japanese car culture and offers a story full of competition, friendship, ambition, and emotion, presented in the form of dynamic Japanese comic book frames. You will follow the story of Touma, a Polish driver who dreams of making a name for himself on the local street racing scene. With the help of his Japanese friends, he dives deep into the competition but quickly learns that fierce rivals are standing in his way. Will he manage to reach the top? Drama, action, and even love await the players.
High-speed cars
JDM: Japanese Drift Master allows players to get behind the wheel of licensed cars from iconic brands, now also including Honda. Each vehicle has been recreated to provide a realistic driving experience, whether racing on the track or drifting around the winding roads of Japanese mountains. Test them in different events, from fast track races and intense drift challenges to time trials and special head-to-head battles and drag showdowns.
Tuning and modifications
JDM features advanced vehicle tuning and customization options that allow players to fully customize their machines. From installing a new ECU to adding that over-the-top bōsōzoku exhaust - it’s all in the game! Tuning a car is simple and clear and if the players really want to push their cars to the limit, the most advanced parts will unlock fine tuning - every single car in the game can be adjusted to be a grip or drift beast or an all ‘rounder if that’s the desired preference.
Made for all players
We're continuously adding presets for a wide range of racing wheels and sim-driving hardware to ensure a seamless experience. Additionally, we're developing a robust key binding system that allows you to customize virtually any device connected to your PC—perfect for hardware without a dedicated plug-and-play preset. This feature will be available at launch, giving players full control over their setup. And if you prefer a controller or keyboard, don’t worry—JDM: Japanese Drift Master is designed to be just as enjoyable no matter how you play!
JDM: Japanese Drift Master is a single-player, narrative-driven, racing experience developed on Unreal Engine 5. The game launches on Steam, GoG, and Epic Store on Mary 21st, 2025.
Follow JDM: Japanese Drift Master on social media:
https://linktr.ee/japanesedriftmaster
Warsaw, 29th of April 2025 – Get ready to hit the streets of Guntama once again, as the team behind JDM: Japanese Drift Master releases a brand-new gameplay video showcasing never-before-seen footage from the story campaign and shedding light on the core gameplay loop awaiting players on May 21.
This video offers a raw and unfiltered look at one of the most anticipated aspects of the game: what playing JDM will actually feel like from minute to minute. Captured directly from the end of Chapter 01, the footage features protagonist Touma in a tense showdown with his rival, Scorpion.
The Campaign Experience
In JDM: Japanese Drift Master, players step into the shoes of Touma, a Polish drifter who relocates to Japan in search of redemption and a fresh start. With help from new friends, Touma rises through the underground racing scene, earning street cred through gripping races, stylish drifts, and personal rivalries.
The story unfolds through a blend of open-world exploration and mission-based events. Players begin each session in the garage and are free to cruise the sprawling streets of fictional Guntama Prefecture. Main missions are marked on the map and can be activated at any time, kicking off with stylized manga panels that transition into high-stakes racing gameplay.
Campaign Highlights:
Drift, Grip and Drag Events: Compete in drifting showdowns where style reigns supreme, or go full throttle in grip races focused on speed.
Dynamic Objectives: Some races require both flair and speed—players will need to adapt.
Diverse Challenges: From making sushi deliveries to getting chased by enemies, story events go beyond traditional racing.
Freedom of Exploration: Between missions, explore the vibrant open world of Guntama at your own pace.
This marks the third in a series of deep-dive videos from the developers. Previous videos explored two critical components of gameplay:
Whether you're a fan of fine-tuning your car for the perfect slide or a straight-line speed demon, JDM is revving up to offer a uniquely stylized and immersive drifting experience unlike anything else on the road.
JDM: Japanese Drift Master launches on May 21. Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to burn rubber in the streets of Japan.
About Japanese Drift Master
JDM: Japanese Drift Master is a simcade experience that blends simulation and arcade elements, creating a thrilling yet accessible racing experience. The realistic physics backbone ensures that each car has its unique handling, allowing you to feel its weight as you take corners or brake at high speeds. The arcade layers added on top help with managing the car at high speeds and ease cornering. From the very start, we focused on delivering realistic driving physics while maintaining an enjoyable balance between authenticity and fun.
Story
The game takes players into the world of Japanese car culture and offers a story full of competition, friendship, ambition, and emotion, presented in the form of dynamic Japanese comic book frames. You will follow the story of Touma, a Polish driver who dreams of making a name for himself on the local street racing scene. With the help of his Japanese friends, he dives deep into the competition but quickly learns that fierce rivals are standing in his way. Will he manage to reach the top? Drama, action, and even love await the players.
High-speed cars
JDM: Japanese Drift Master allows players to get behind the wheel of licensed cars from iconic brands, now also including Honda. Each vehicle has been recreated to provide a realistic driving experience, whether racing on the track or drifting around the winding roads of Japanese mountains. Test them in different events, from fast track races and intense drift challenges to time trials and special head-to-head battles and drag showdowns.
Tuning and modifications
JDM features advanced vehicle tuning and customization options that allow players to fully customize their machines. From installing a new ECU to adding that over-the-top bōsōzoku exhaust - it’s all in the game! Tuning a car is simple and clear and if the players really want to push their cars to the limit, the most advanced parts will unlock fine tuning - every single car in the game can be adjusted to be a grip or drift beast or an all ‘rounder if that’s the desired preference.
Made for all players
We're continuously adding presets for a wide range of racing wheels and sim-driving hardware to ensure a seamless experience. Additionally, we're developing a robust key binding system that allows you to customize virtually any device connected to your PC—perfect for hardware without a dedicated plug-and-play preset. This feature will be available at launch, giving players full control over their setup. And if you prefer a controller or keyboard, don’t worry—JDM: Japanese Drift Master is designed to be just as enjoyable no matter how you play!
JDM: Japanese Drift Master is a single-player, narrative-driven, racing experience developed on Unreal Engine 5. The game launches on Steam, GoG, and Epic Store on Mary 21st, 2025.
Follow JDM: Japanese Drift Master on social media:
https://linktr.ee/japanesedriftmaster